Flight Centre Travel Group Announces 30 New Jobs

Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) has announced plans to create more than 30 new roles to facilitate its expansion in Ireland.

The company, which is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange, plans to expand its Dublin-centred leisure and corporate travel footprint over the next five years as part of a dedicated growth strategy in Ireland.

The expansion will take FLT’s workforce in the country beyond 100 people. The announcement follows a trade mission to Australia with Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Frances Fitzgerald TD and Martin Shanahan, CEO of IDA Ireland as part of the State Visit by President Michael D. Higgins.

FCTG is one of the world’s largest travel agency groups with operations in 23 countries and a corporate travel management network in 90 countries.

Pictured: President Higgins and his wife Sabina with Graham Turner, Managing Director of Flight Centre (left) and Martin Shanahan, CEO, IDA Ireland