FCM Conferences & Occasions (FCM M&E), the long-standing specialists within the sector below the FCM enterprise and key division of the Flight Centre Journey Group, has launched a brand-new expertise delivering a world-class reserving resolution for conferences and group lodge lodging throughout the MICE trade.
The brand new FCM Venue Finder, powered by Hubli, consists of over 200,000 areas around the globe with quick and simple on-line reserving, in addition to sustainability options with contracting and price controls.
It follows the latest landmark announcement detailing the worldwide enlargement of the M&E enterprise, with JingWen Wong transferring into the position of FCM Conferences & Occasions Chief in Southeast Asia and Higher China to supervise lofty ambitions for an trade sector that’s set to growth in 2024.
Occasions, occasion journey and conferences are main the enterprise journey bounce again globally with latest analysis displaying that the MICE market measurement, by way of income, is predicted to develop at a compound annual development fee of 6.6 per cent from 2022 to 2030 to succeed in USD1563.3 billion by 2030.
“We imagine the conferences, occasions, conferences, and occasion journey markets are ripe for disruption worldwide – this is a vital step in making certain we now have best-in-class expertise and skilled professionals to ship for a flourishing sector of the journey market,” Wong stated.
“It’s clear the demand for in-person connection continues to extend, with latest information displaying conferences and occasions being one of many high two causes for journey amongst each enterprise house owners and decision-makers – the fervour and engagement we’re seeing may be very encouraging.
“We’re experiencing and anticipating a gentle annual development fee of demand at 12 per cent 12 months on 12 months for in-person conferences, which implies we now have some thrilling alternatives coming our means.”
Wong stated the brand new FCM Venue Finder platform was user-friendly and effortlessly delivered seamless venue sourcing, occasion administration bookings, revolutionary sustainability options, and price management to simplify the dynamic MICE world.
“This easy-to-navigate platform provides individuals quick, real-time entry to venue availability and bookings and permits you to choose from a world stock of over 200,000 areas, together with each resorts and distinctive venues,” she stated.
“From funky cutting-edge venues to company convention centres, you possibly can lower straight to the chase with detailed photographs and specs. We imagine that it is a game-changer for the way we ship our content material to individuals who wish to save worthwhile money and time.”
“We’re excited to companion with FCM M&E to maneuver from guide to on-line assembly and group bookings and sit up for serving to their shoppers deliver individuals collectively to fulfill in individual most cost-effectively and sustainably doable,” commented Hubli, Founder, Ciarán Delaney.
