Flight Centre Buys Fresh Group, UK M&E Provider

Company will integrate into FLT’s operation, retaining its leadership

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March 24, 2026

Flight Centre Travel Group Limited (FLT) has acquired Fresh Group, a UK-based experience, creative and meetings and events (M&E) agency.

Fresh will integrate into FLT’s FCM Meetings & Events operation, retaining its creative identity while benefiting from FLT’s global scale, governance and technology, according to the announcement. CEO Lee Harris and his leadership team will continue to run the business, which has offices in Manchester and Edinburgh. (FCM Meetings & Events is a subsidiary of FLT.)

Fresh is forecast to deliver about £18 million (about $24 million) in turnover and £1.2 million (about $1.6 million) in earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization during the 2026 fiscal year.

The acquisition, said the announcement, elevates FLT’s presence in the M&E sector and aligns with its strategic objective of deepening customer relationships by providing additional value-adding services that deliver a more seamless customer experience and

expand FLT’s addressable markets beyond traditional travel management.

The acquisition, said the announcement, also unlocks cross-sell potential across FLT’s 2,200 UK corporate customers, while enabling Fresh’s clients to access FCM’s corporate travel and global servicing capabilities — creating a two-way growth opportunity.

Graham Turner, FLT managing director, said, “With Fresh’s addition, we can deliver a fully integrated M&E offering in the UK, reduce reliance on external suppliers and capture more value within the group.” This acquisition, he said, “helps us deepen relationships with our corporate clients by offering more of the services they need in one place — creative, production and travel management delivered seamlessly.”

Harris said, “We are delighted to join such a reputable organization and to accelerate our global presence while retaining the local knowledge and expertise that our clients value.” This integration, he said, “allows us to provide a premium, scalable service that delivers visibility, the wow factor and, most importantly, strong returns on investment.”