Travel tech provider Traveltek has inked a new global partnership with Flight Centre Travel Group. Agents can access Traveltek’s Cruise API to boost bookings. The product will drive growth across all major ocean and river cruise lines for FCTG globally. Traveltek and FCTG have partnered in the Asia Pacific region for over 14 years They recently signed an extended global contract whereby Traveltek will power cruise business in North America, Canada the UK and South Africa. It continues to support the leisure businesses in Australia and New Zealand. Flight Centre’s cruise agents benefit from access to exclusive deals from 30 cruise lines in a single aggregated Cruise API and utilise iSell. FCTG agents will also be able to access Traveltek’s new Agent Connect product coming to the market next month for US based agents. Traveltek CCO, Cressida Sergeant said: “We are thrilled to be a part of the next significant growth chapter for FCTG’s Cruise division.” “We look forward to working to deliver against their ambitious targets and tap into the new to cruise market.”

Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Flight Centre have joined hands to boost Singapore tourism. The three-year multi-million-dollar MOU hopes to drive increased visitation to Singapore via FCTG's global network. It is Flight Centre Travel Group's first global agreement with a destination since the pandemic. In addition to mono-trip holiday packages, dedicated 'stayover' packages will be developed. As well as joint marketing campaigns, the partnership will also set aside support for agent training and Fam trips. "This MOU underscores just how much FCTG values Singapore as a major player,” said FCTG chief Graham Turner. "With more carriers have resumed routes to Singapore, FCTG is excited to work with STB to cast the limelight back on the city.”

Flight Centre has teamed up with Intrepid Travel to offer travellers the chance to win a free tour. Twenty Intrepid tours for two are up for grabs, in destinations including Peru, Nepal, Croatia and Kenya. Each winner and a companion will also receive return flights up to the value of AUD2,000. Entrants can use the following link: https://www.flightcentre.co.uk/p/intrepid-comp "You'll enter the competition having no idea what kind of tour you'll get," said Global MD Andrew Stark. "The mystery is all part of the fun." "Partnering with Intrepid was an obvious choice for us," Stark said. Intrepid Travel's MD Australia and New Zealand, Brett Mitchell, said "We are proud to be teaming up to offer these mystery Intrepid tours.” “No matter the destination, travellers can expect small groups, big adventure and responsible travel."