FCM Meetings & Events, a flagship division of the Flight Centre Travel Group, has announced a global expansion of the business with Manpreet Bindra leading FCM Meetings & Events in Asia.
Jing Wen Wong has been appointed meetings and events leader in Southeast Asia and Greater China. She has been in the travel industry for the past seven years with companies such as Singapore Airlines, before moving to FCM Travel Asia.
“FCM Meetings & Events has a proven track record in curating and delivering memorable experiences for our customers globally,” Wong said.
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“With the combination of more than a decade of experience and technology, we are continuously challenging ourselves and elevating our partnerships with our clients and the travel industry.
“I am excited to lead the strategic direction of FCM Meetings & Events in Southeast Asia and Greater China. We have been managing conferences, retreats as well as incentive trips and are excited to deliver more innovative and immersive experiences for our clients,” she said.
Binder added: “At FCM, every team member is encouraged to develop their career and explore all the opportunities available to them. We call it ‘Brightness of Future’ and Jing Wen is poised to deliver the long-term vision of FCM Meetings & Events while bringing in fresh ideas and perspectives. She has a great track record throughout her career and has established good relationships with clients, suppliers, and the wider team.”
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Wong added that opportunities arising with the China-Singapore 30-day mutual visa exemption and flights between the two markets having almost recovered to pre-pandemic levels.
“We are getting multiple enquiries from our clients who are interested in visiting Shanghai, Beijing, and Hong Kong,” she said.
“With local teams established in both Singapore and China, I am confident to revive meetings and reimagine corporate event management in these markets.”
