Seiler is very enthusiastic about the business events industry. With 20 years of experience as a global leader assisting in-market business leaders, Seiler brings her global perspective and local understanding to dozens of nations and partner networks.
According to a recent white paper* by FCM M&E, the MICE market size in terms of revenue is expected to increase at a compound annual growth rate of 6.6 percent from 2022 to 2030 to reach USD 1563.3 billion by 2030. Events, event travel, and meetings are driving the business travel recovery globally.
Seiler mentions that the experienced and diversified FCM M&E leadership team in major global markets is truly excited about the chance to improve our MICE offering for both potential and current clients. She further mentions that The size of the global MICE market is very intriguing and that they have a unique potential to develop and establish themselves as the go-to travel management firm for meetings, events, and event travel.
Seiler shares, “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 SME owners and decision-makers. The passion and engagement we’re seeing is very encouraging, and this is something that has and continues to be felt globally.“
The announcement marks an important turning point for FCM M&E, a company that already has a substantial presence in numerous nations on several continents. The company is dedicated to giving its clients distinctive and memorable experiences while adhering to the larger FCTG “glocal” philosophy.
Marcus Eklund, FCM Global Managing Director said that The M&E industry has been booming for the past 18 months, and there is tremendous room for expansion. They are in a better position to take advantage of industries because of their cutting-edge technology and decades of combined industry knowledge within our teams.
He mentions, “FCM is a business that is proudly global, with a footprint in more than 100 countries worldwide, but we stay loyal to our mantra of our ‘glocal’ approach where we have industry experts leading their own regional teams to cater for different cultural requirements”.
FCM Meetings & Events is dedicated to expanding both its local and global reach in this industry. The company intends to concentrate on three key areas, including the creation of novel technological solutions and investing in more expertise.
Events: Offer full-service event management solutions, including conception, development, implementation, and delivery.
Meetings: Offer a variety of meeting services, including basic preparation, onsite support, venue selection and managed meetings,
Event Travel: Offer group travel services, including transfers, hotels, flights, and team-building activities.
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