FCM Meetings & Events’ Simone Seiler Photo Credit: FCM Meetings & Events
FCM Meetings & Events (FCM M&E) has announced a global
expansion of its business that will see industry expert Simone Seiler
moving into the role of global GM to oversee plans to unite all its
global M&E businesses into one.
Priorities include the development of innovative technology solutions
and investing in extra talent with the company planning to focus on
three core areas:
· Meetings: Provide a wide range of meeting services, including
venue sourcing, managed meetings, basic planning, and onsite support
· Event Travel: Offer group travel, from flights and hotels, through to transfers and team building
· Events: Provide full event management services including planning, strategies, execution, and delivery.
Seiler is a seasoned travel industry executive with over 20 years’
experience. She brings her global perspective and local knowledge to
dozens of countries and partner networks as the worldwide leader,
supporting in-market business leaders.
Events, event travel and meetings are leading the business travel
bounce back globally with a recent white paper by FCM M&E revealing
that MICE market size is expected to grow at a compound annual growth
rate of 6.6% from 2022 to 2030 to reach US$1563.3 billion by 2030.
According to Bertrand Saillet, FCM Asia’s MD, the surge in bookings
due to high demand in 2023 has continued to shape the sector.
“Meetings and Events are the core of business interactions, both in
Asia and across the globe. FCM Meetings and Events is experiencing
exponential growth, presenting a wealth of opportunities.”
“In Asia, we have witnessed a dynamic surge in demand for
personalized, high-quality experiences, reaffirming the value of
face-to-face engagements. This trend mirrors a global sentiment,
showcasing the universal significance of in-person interactions. By
leveraging our global network, we're confident to deliver exceptional
meetings and events experiences that captivate audiences, shaping the
future of business gatherings both here in India and worldwide.”
The company is expecting a steady annual growth rate of demand at 12% year on year for in-person meetings.