FCM Meetings & Events launches global venue finder platform
FCM Conferences & Occasions (FCM M&E), the long-standing specialists within the sector underneath the FCM enterprise and key division of the Flight Centre Journey Group, has launched a brand-new expertise delivering a world-class reserving answer for conferences and group lodge lodging throughout the MICE business.
The brand new FCM Venue Finder, powered by Hubli, contains over 200,000 areas all over the world with quick and simple on-line reserving, in addition to sustainability options with contracting and value controls.
It follows the current landmark announcement detailing the worldwide enlargement of the M&E enterprise, with JingWen Wong shifting into the function of FCM Conferences & Occasions Chief in Southeast Asia and Larger China to supervise lofty ambitions for an business sector that’s set to increase in 2024.
Occasions, occasion journey and conferences are main the enterprise journey bounce again globally with current analysis exhibiting that the MICE market measurement, by way of income, is anticipated to develop at a compound annual development price of 6.6 per cent from 2022 to 2030 to achieve USD1563.3 billion by 2030.
“We consider the conferences, occasions, conferences, and occasion journey markets are ripe for disruption worldwide – this is a vital step in guaranteeing we’ve got best-in-class expertise and skilled professionals to ship for a flourishing sector of the journey market,” Wong mentioned.
“It’s clear the demand for in-person connection continues to extend, with current information exhibiting conferences and occasions being one of many prime two causes for journey amongst each enterprise homeowners and decision-makers – the fervour and engagement we’re seeing may be very encouraging.
“We’re experiencing and anticipating a gradual annual development price of demand at 12 per cent yr on yr for in-person conferences, which implies we’ve got some thrilling alternatives coming our manner.”
Wong mentioned the brand new FCM Venue Finder platform was user-friendly and effortlessly delivered seamless venue sourcing, occasion administration bookings, modern sustainability options, and value management to simplify the dynamic MICE world.
“This easy-to-navigate platform offers individuals quick, real-time entry to venue availability and bookings and permits you to choose from a worldwide stock of over 200,000 areas, together with each inns and distinctive venues,” she mentioned.
“From funky cutting-edge venues to company convention centres, you may minimize straight to the chase with detailed pictures and specs. We consider that it is a game-changer for the way we ship our content material to individuals who need to save helpful money and time.”
“We’re excited to associate with FCM M&E to maneuver from guide to on-line assembly and group bookings and sit up for serving to their purchasers deliver individuals collectively to satisfy in individual most cost-effectively and sustainably attainable,” commented Hubli, Founder, Ciarán Delaney.