FCM Travel Solutions

FCM Travel Solutions has announced that it is enhancing its AI ‘pocket travel assistant’ application Sam with extra features for use by travel managers. This is in response to client demand for greater visibility of their travellers in-trip and dovetails with the global travel management company’s FCM Connect technology strategy to meet the needs of managers, bookers and travellers. Sam blends a powerful mix of Artificial Intelligence with the expertise of real FCM travel consultants to deliver personalized, relevant information to business travellers’ mobile devices through a chat-based interface. The new version for trav...

The first Hyatt Centric hotel in Spain, the 159-room Hyatt Centric Gran Via Madrid boasts an unbeatable location designed to be a launch pad for sightseeing, tasting and experiencing everything the capital city has to offer. The hotel is just minutes from the famous El Retiro Park, Prado museum, Royal Palace and many boutique shops. The hotel’s contemporary guestrooms and suites are stylishly decorated and infused with local flare. Each suite offer city views and spacious furnished terraces. The hotel’s restaurant and bar, Hielo y Carbon, offers handcrafted signature cocktails and locally inspired fare along with an authentic mix of crudos and grilled dishes. The hotel features one of the most spectacular rooftop terraces in Madrid where guests will be able to experience unparalleled views of the ornate Gran Vía. The hotel has 159 guestrooms including: seven junior suites; five executive suites; two terrace suites; and one ...

FCM Travel Solutions has triumphed at the prestigious 2018 Business Travel Awards winning Best Travel Management Company (annual sales over £200M). Organised in conjunction with Buying Business Travel Magazine, the Business Travel Awards recognise and celebrate the achievements of the travel industry’s leading businesses, teams and individuals, who have performed outstandingly in their chosen field over the last 12 months. Each year categories are carefully chosen to reflect the range of areas and skills that lie at the heart of a successful travel firm or department. The independent panel of judges, ma...

A recent GBTA survey unveils some new management challenges for corporates Attending a concert in Manchester or going to Borough Market for a drink on a Saturday night are both pretty ordinary activities. But it was what happened next when people were doing just that this past summer in the UK which highlights how risky going about everyday life can be.It’s an example of how challenges are increasing, not decreasing, for those responsible for looking after corporate travellers. And it’s not only because of dramatic incidents. Remember you’re more than 100 times more likely to have a fatal car accident than be killed in a plane crash.When employees are working – whether it be sitting at an office desk or travelling for a meeting – their employer is responsible for their safety. And that means minimising risk and being able to provide support when they’re away from home.A recent research report from the GBTA (the...

FCM Connect's new Mobile app meets needs of business travellers on the move FCM’s next-generation Connect suite of technology tools features ‘Mobile’ a new integrated app giving business travellers access to key updates and functionality to optimise their time on the move. Mobile gives travellers quick access to their flight and hotel reservations as bookings are all stored in one place.  It also provides easy access to many airlines’ online check-in systems with pre-fill details and the user can download e-ticket boarding passes. The app is fully integrated with FCM Connect’s Secure risk manageme...