FCM Travel is now the largest brand in the Flight Centre Travel Group’s portfolio globally based on total transaction value (TTV). The announcement comes as FLT revealed its FY25 profit guidance at its Annual General Meeting. FCM Travel has a presence in over 90 countries across the world. FCM Travel, celebrating its 20th birthday this year, generated 31% of FLT’s fiscal year 2024 TTV, compared to 20% in FY19. The top industries handled by FCM Travel for FY24 were manufacturing, technology, government, finance and banking, and education. “We have made huge strides over the last two decades to set ourselves apart in the industry,” said Melissa Elf, Global COO, Flight Centre Corporate. “What we’ve seen in recent times is that corporate travel is anything but discretionary, it’s very much seen as a necessity for businesses to survive and thrive.” “Our continued investment in our teams, services, and technology has only amplified our mission to offer travel buyers the capability, visibility, and flexibility to manage their business travel.” The company recently launched the global corporate-specific AI Centre of Excellence which empowers its agents through smart automation. FCM Travel offers the Meetings and Events (M&E) and Consulting arms, which deliver a complete suite to customers, Elf says. “Our M&E business has repositioned to become a worldwide leader in its sector.”

Travel tech provider Traveltek has inked a new global partnership with Flight Centre Travel Group. Agents can access Traveltek’s Cruise API to boost bookings. The product will drive growth across all major ocean and river cruise lines for FCTG globally. Traveltek and FCTG have partnered in the Asia Pacific region for over 14 years They recently signed an extended global contract whereby Traveltek will power cruise business in North America, Canada the UK and South Africa. It continues to support the leisure businesses in Australia and New Zealand. Flight Centre’s cruise agents benefit from access to exclusive deals from 30 cruise lines in a single aggregated Cruise API and utilise iSell. FCTG agents will also be able to access Traveltek’s new Agent Connect product coming to the market next month for US based agents. Traveltek CCO, Cressida Sergeant said: “We are thrilled to be a part of the next significant growth chapter for FCTG’s Cruise division.” “We look forward to working to deliver against their ambitious targets and tap into the new to cruise market.”

Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Flight Centre have joined hands to boost Singapore tourism. The three-year multi-million-dollar MOU hopes to drive increased visitation to Singapore via FCTG's global network. It is Flight Centre Travel Group's first global agreement with a destination since the pandemic. In addition to mono-trip holiday packages, dedicated 'stayover' packages will be developed. As well as joint marketing campaigns, the partnership will also set aside support for agent training and Fam trips. "This MOU underscores just how much FCTG values Singapore as a major player,” said FCTG chief Graham Turner. "With more carriers have resumed routes to Singapore, FCTG is excited to work with STB to cast the limelight back on the city.”

Flight Centre has teamed up with Intrepid Travel to offer travellers the chance to win a free tour. Twenty Intrepid tours for two are up for grabs, in destinations including Peru, Nepal, Croatia and Kenya. Each winner and a companion will also receive return flights up to the value of AUD2,000. Entrants can use the following link: https://www.flightcentre.co.uk/p/intrepid-comp "You'll enter the competition having no idea what kind of tour you'll get," said Global MD Andrew Stark. "The mystery is all part of the fun." "Partnering with Intrepid was an obvious choice for us," Stark said. Intrepid Travel's MD Australia and New Zealand, Brett Mitchell, said "We are proud to be teaming up to offer these mystery Intrepid tours.” “No matter the destination, travellers can expect small groups, big adventure and responsible travel."