FCM Travel Australia

10/10/2026

Big news! 🎉 FCM has just been named Most Outstanding Global Travel Management Company at the Australian Travel Industry Association NTIA Awards!

We are beyond proud of this moment, and so grateful to the clients who trust us with their travel programs every day, the incredible FCM team who make the magic happen, and our partners who back us all the way.

Huge congratulations to our fellow finalists too, genuinely great company to be in. Thank you to award sponsor Virgin Australia.

09/10/2026

AI is everywhere in business travel. From smarter decision-making to better traveller experiences, AI is already changing how travel programs operate.

The challenge? Knowing what’s useful, what’s hype and where to start.

Our latest guide breaks down AI in simple terms, and what travel managers need to know.

Grab your copy here:
https://okt.to/pFWI36

08/10/2026

Good news for Australian business travellers heading west. Smartraveller has eased its advice for Qatar and the UAE to Level 2 - exercise a high degree of caution - reopening confidence in two major hubs connecting Australia to Europe and beyond.

Our Global COO, Melissa Elf, shared her take: it’s a welcome signal for travellers and the Gulf carriers that rely on these routes, but conditions remain fluid. Flexible fares, real-time traveller tracking, and 24/7 support matter more than ever — duty of care doesn’t drop with the advice level.

Read the full story 👇
https://okt.to/MYC9NT

The Australian Government has revised its travel warnings for parts of the Middle East, including the United Arab Emirates, for Aussie travellers.

07/10/2026

FCM Travel launches Proactive Analytics 📢

Dreaming of the day your travel data could tell you what needs attention before you went looking for it? Well, it’s here!

Instead of spending time pulling reports, filtering through dashboards, or waiting for the next manual update, Proactive Analytics keeps an eye on your travel program, identifies emerging issues, and highlights where you may need to act. Then packages up those insights and delivers an in-depth analysis straight to your inbox. Helping you spot opportunities, manage spend, and stay ahead of problems.

See what’s possible and what’s still to come with FCM Platform:
https://okt.to/K8wHt0

07/10/2026

Supercharge your business travel with triple Points*
From 21 September to 2 November 2026, Virgin Australia Business Flyer members can earn triple Points on eligible Virgin Australia flights booked and flown. *

How to earn triple Points:

1.Be a member of Virgin Australia Business Flyer
Not a member? Join for free and this offer will be automatically activated on your account.

Already a member? Activate the offer in the Business Booking Portal before you book and fly.

2.Book and fly
Book and fly on an eligible flight between 21 September and 2 November 2026 and you'll earn triple Points for your business*.

Find out more - https://okt.to/BSc3un

05/10/2026

Last chance to earn double Qantas Points flying from Adelaide, Gold Coast or Perth to Auckland!

This exclusive Qantas NDC offer closes 8 Oct 2026. Just make sure your Frequent Flyer number is added at the time of booking.

Don't leave it too late, speak to your FCM Travel Manager now to book before it's gone.

*Terms and conditions apply.

02/10/2026

FCM Meetings and Events Trends Report is back for its third edition, and the 2027 findings start with you.

Whether you're managing procurement, planning events, or overseeing travel programmes, your perspective directly shapes what the industry learns this year.

The MICE industry is moving fast. Budgets are under pressure, expectations are rising, and the decisions shaping corporate events are growing more complex. This report exists to cut through that noise, and it's built on insights from the people closest to it - you!

The survey takes just a few minutes.

https://okt.to/yW6eC9

01/10/2026

Mark your calendars! 📅

FCM is proud to be returning as a platinum sponsor of Festival of Aviation & Corporate Travel Summits 2026!

Two days, five summits, 2,000+ of the industry's best, and we'll be right in the thick of it at Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney). We've got a pretty exciting booth in store (if we do say so ourselves), so you'll want to make time to stop by.

📍 ICC Sydney
💚 Booth #17
📅 November 25–26, 2026

Will we see you there? 👀
https://okt.to/50j81g

01/10/2026

October's coming in hot!🏁

Grand Prix weekends, mega trade fairs and some of the world's biggest cultural moments all land this month - which means packed flights, pricey hotels and cities running hot.

FCM Consulting's Global Events Calendar shows you where demand is about to surge, so your travel plans and budgets stay a step ahead. A taste of what October has in store:

🏎️ Formula 1 - Singapore
💀 Día de Mu***os - Mexico City, Mexico
🛍️ Canton Fair - Guangzhou, China
🎾 Rolex Paris Masters - Paris, France
🎪 IMEX America - Las Vegas, USA
🏜️ Future Investment Initiative - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Because nobody likes a mid-trip budget shock. Get ahead with the FCM Consulting Global Events Calendar 👉 https://okt.to/gTsNxK