Latest Corporate Traveller News
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How hybrid could help drive a return to business travel
Despite many Aussies working from home, the demand for business travel continues to increase - growing by 988% internationally and 20% domestically between 1 February and 31 May 2022.
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SMEs make up for lost time with extended business trips
After many industries were forced to stop travelling during the pandemic due to border closures and lockdowns, it appears that businesses are attempting to make up for lost time.
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Celebrating NAIDOC week
With the theme of Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up! in mind, [insert brand] employees are invited to participate in and support a variety of initiatives planned for the company’s NAIDOC week celebrations (3 – 10 July).
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Australian SMEs are coming out of the pandemic stronger than ever
This promising news after two years of economic downturn, instability, and restrictions is much-needed good news for Australia’s SME sector, which has proven to be extremely resilient and innovative to come out of the pandemic on a strong footing.
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Flight Centre Travel Group Named Winner of Plug and Play Corporate Innovation Award
For the second time in four years, Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) has won Plug and Play’s Corporate Innovation Award which was presented at the recent global platform’s June Summit held in Silicon Valley.
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Business travellers winging their way to premium cabins in their droves
The number of business travellers flying internationally in premium cabins in and out of Australia has taken off as Flight Centre Travel Group’s Corporate Booking Trends* today revealed an increase in passengers at the front end of the aircraft that has exceeded pre-COVID levels in 2019
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Understanding the importance of reconciliation
A discussion panel explored ways to create positive and lasting change for National Reconciliation Week at Flight Centre Travel Group HQ.
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Melissa Elf named as Managing Director of Flight Centre Corporate for ANZ
25 May 2022 – The Flight Centre Travel Group has today announced that long-serving senior leader Melissa Elf will take the reins as Managing Director of all the corporate divisions (FCM, Corporate Traveller, Flight Centre Business Travel, Stage & Screen) across both Australia and New Zealand.
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Corporate Traveller and Vanguard Health partner to deliver life-changing care
SME business travel specialist Corporate Traveller and Vanguard Health, a business that builds specialist solutions for public health providers to deliver critical services back to their community efficiently and sustainably, have partnered to deliver life-changing care across Australia.
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Corporate Traveller flight bookings increase by 21%
After two years of lockdowns and restrictions that forced many businesses to forego their travel, Corporate Traveller's recent booking data shows the business sector is eager to return to the skies.
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First long-haul trip in 26 months
Corporate Traveller spoke to Head of Global Marketing Operations, Chris Preston, after he returned from his trip and here’s what he had to say about making his way to the UK.
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Corporate air loyalty programs – what’s on offer?
What’s on offer in Virgin Australia’s and Qantas’ corporate loyalty programs these days?