With in-person meetings expected to grow, the platform will provide ease of booking for clients. Photo Credit: Adobe stock/SurfupVector
FCM Meetings & Events (FCM M&E) has launched a new booking
solution for meetings and group hotel lodging within the MICE industry.
The FCM Venue Finder, powered by Hubli, includes over 200,000 spaces
around the world with fast and easy online booking, and sustainability
solutions with contracting and cost controls.
It follows the recent landmark announcement detailing the global
expansion of the M&E business, with JingWen Wong moving into the
role of FCM Meetings & Events Leader in Southeast Asia and Greater
China to oversee ambitions for an industry sector that is set to boom in
2024.
Recent research shows that the MICE market size, in terms of revenue,
is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 6.6% from 2022
to 2030 to reach US$1,563.3 billion by 2030.
“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 and experienced professionals
to deliver for a flourishing sector of the travel market,” Wong 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 both 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% year on year for in-person meetings, which means we have
some exciting opportunities coming our way.”
FCM Venue Finder platform aims to be user-friendly and to deliver
seamless venue sourcing, event management bookings, innovative
sustainability solutions, and cost control.
“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 both hotels and
unique venues.
“From funky cutting-edge venues to corporate conference centres, you
can cut straight to the chase with detailed images and specifications.
We believe that this is a game-changer for how we deliver our content to
people who want to save valuable time and money,” said Wong.