FCM Travel Australia

16/06/2026

What's Accor prioritising this year? 🤔

With more than 45 brands across 110 countries, 5,800 hotels and 880,000 rooms, Accor is one of the world’s largest hotel groups. And lately the attention has been firmly on improving the traveller experience.

Yes, new amenities are always part of the picture. But the bigger focus is redesigning the stay around how modern business travellers move through a trip.

Quicker arrivals, spaces that support both work and downtime, and more consistency across brands so travellers know what to expect wherever work takes them.

In our latest supplier spotlight, Accor shares what the team is up to. Take a look here: https://okt.to/w03UIF

12/06/2026

We’ve got some exciting news to share! ✨

Our parent company, Flight Centre Travel Group, has been recognised as one of the Top 10 Inspiring Workplaces in Australasia at the Inspiring Workplaces Awards!

And it doesn’t stop there…they also took home:
🏆 Enterprise Inspiring Workplace – Winner
🎖️ Culture & Purpose – Accolade
🎖️ Wellbeing – Accolade

These awards are a reflection of something truly special — our people. The way our teams show up for one another, live our values, and create a positive, supportive culture every day is what makes achievements like this possible.

We couldn’t be prouder of these wins and the incredible people behind them. 💚

12/06/2026

Sticking with the wrong travel partner is a lot like using a map with roads that no longer exist. 🗺️

You get there eventually. Sort of. But it takes longer than it should, you hit dead ends you didn't see coming, and somewhere along the way you wonder why nobody flagged this sooner.

The delays. The workarounds. The friction that's quietly become background noise.

None of that is inevitable. It's just what the wrong fit looks like.

The right travel partner doesn't just get you from A to B. It clears the route before you hit the roadblock, keeps your travellers moving, and makes the whole thing feel far less like hard work.

You wouldn't navigate a new city with an outdated map.

So why manage your travel program with a partner that's past its best?

Curious what a better fit could look like? Let's start the conversation: https://okt.to/xhOabl

10/06/2026

Airfares fluctuating. Hotel rates unpredictable. Traveller behaviour shifting. Sound familiar?

Join us on the 24th of June at 1PM AEST as our FCM Consulting experts break down what's really happening in the corporate travel market and what it means for your program.

What we'll cover:
✈️ Current airfare and accommodation pricing trends
📊 Why booking earlier still matters in today's volatile market
🏨 Where negotiated hotel rates are winning vs dynamic pricing
🌏 How global events are reshaping traveller behaviour
🔍 Common travel program gaps you should be reviewing now

Hear from Felicity Burke Director of FCM Consulting APAC and Emma Duff, Principal Consultant FCM Consulting APAC as they share practical insights to help you navigate the rest of 2026.

Register now: https://okt.to/qKYtkJ

Welcome to The Road Ahead: Corporate Travel Trends & Market Update hosted by FCM on Brandlive!

09/06/2026

The best travel experiences look effortless 🌟

Brendan Seiler, Head of Operations at FCM Travel Australia and FCM Travel New Zealand, shares the invisible work that helps corporate travellers feel supported.

05/06/2026

Recently, we brought together a group of our customers for a truly memorable evening at 'In Conversation with Michelle Obama'. 💬

From leadership lessons to reflections on resilience, her insights were both powerful and deeply inspiring.

We kicked off the night with a fantastic dinner at Jackalberry Restaurant, Hyatt Regency Sydney before heading to the ICC Sydney where Michelle Obama was interviewed by Leigh Sales. Hearing her stories and perspectives firsthand made for an unforgettable experience.

Thank you to everyone who attended and made this event possible. We hope you had as much fun as we did! 💚

04/06/2026

Corporate travel has kept travel managers on their toes lately.

Airfare pricing continues to move around, accommodation costs are climbing in key cities, and global events are having a flow-on effect to supplier operations, traveller behaviour, and duty of care considerations.

Join FCM Consulting on Wed 24 June for this 30 minute Th!nk webinar unpacking the latest trends shaping business travel across Australia, New Zealand and global markets.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵:
- A clearer view of where airfare and hotel pricing are heading
- Practical ways to respond to changing traveller behaviour
- Advice for balancing cost control with traveller experience
- Insights into policy trends across corporate travel programs
- Ideas to help strengthen your travel program for the remainder of the year

Designed for travel managers, procurement leaders, and business decision-makers looking for practical, data-backed insights on the year ahead.

Date: Wed 24 June 26
Time: 11am AWST / 1pm AEST

Register for this Th!nk webinar here: https://okt.to/lYszKp

03/06/2026

Spreadsheets tell you what you’re spending, but not what you’re gaining. 📈

Discover the 3 strategic KPIs that reveal the true ROI of your corporate travel program:
🤝 Stakeholder engagement
🦺 Risk management
😄 Employee retention

It’s time to measure more than costs. Escape the spreadsheets 👉 https://okt.to/dTMBFw

02/06/2026

End your financial year on a triple Points high ✈️

Between 18 May and 30 June 2026, eligible Virgin Australia flights mean 3x Velocity Points for Business Flyer members.

1️⃣ Be a member of Virgin Australia Business Flyer. Not a member? Join for free today.
2️⃣ Book and fly. Travel between 18 May and 30 June 2026 and you'll earn triple points for your business.

Every trip, triple the value 👉 https://okt.to/b6r83R

01/06/2026

New office alert! 🚨

Our Melbourne team have officially moved into our brand-new office located in Collins Square!

This new office will be a fresh space to collaborate, connect and continue delivering exceptional experiences for our customers. 💚