FCM Meetings & Events Unveils Groundbreaking Booking Technology for the MICE Industry

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

FCM Meetings & Events (FCM M&E), a premier division of the Flight Centre Travel Group and a stalwart in the industry, has unveiled an innovative technology that offers a top-notch booking system for meetings and group accommodations in hotels within the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibitions) sector.

This cutting-edge tool, the FCM Venue Finder, is enhanced by Hubli and boasts access to over 200,000 venues globally, facilitating quick and straightforward online bookings. Additionally, it features eco-friendly options along with efficient contracting and budget management capabilities.

This development comes on the heels of a significant expansion of the M&E division globally, marked by the appointment of Manpreet Bindra as the FCM Meetings & Events Leader in Asia. Bindra’s new role is crucial for driving forward ambitious plans in a segment expected to surge in 2024.

The sector of events, business travel for meetings, and events is spearheading the global recovery of business travel, with recent studies indicating that the MICE industry’s revenue is projected to grow by an annual rate of 6.6% from 2022 to 2030, reaching a total of USD 1,563.3 billion by the end of the forecast period.

“We believe the meetings, events, conferences, and event travel markets are ripe for disruption worldwide – this is an important step in ensuring we have best-in-class technology to deliver for a flourishing travel market sector,” Bindra said.

“It’s clear the demand for in-person connection continues to increase, with recent data showing conferences and events being one of the top two reasons for travel among business owners and decision-makers – the passion and engagement we’re seeing is very encouraging.

“We’re experiencing and anticipating a steady annual growth rate of demand at 12 per cent year on year for in-person meetings, which means we have some exciting opportunities coming our way.”

Bindra stated that the innovative FCM Venue Finder platform is user-friendly and smoothly facilitates seamless venue sourcing, manages event bookings, introduces innovative sustainability solutions, and aids in cost control, all of which simplify the complexities of the MICE industry.

“This easy-to-navigate platform gives people fast, real-time access to venue availability and bookings and allows you to select from a global inventory of over 200,000 spaces, including hotels and unique venues,” he said.

“From funky cutting-edge venues to corporate conference centres, you can cut straight to the chase with detailed images and specifications.

“The Imperial in Delhi, Taj Falaknuma Palace in Hyderabad and The Leela Palace in Udaipur are some of the many stand-out venues available for booking.We believe this is a game-changer on how we deliver our content to people who want to save valuable time and money.”

“We are excited to partner with FCM M&E to move from manual to online meeting and group bookings and look forward to helping their clients bring people together to meet in person most cost-effectively and sustainably possible,” commented Hubli, Founder, Ciarán Delaney.

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