Wings to launch global M&E division

TMC Wings Global Travel is forming a global meeting and events division off the back of “soaring demand” for group travel linked to in-person events.

The UK-based company said it plans to roll out an international M&E division following “strong” regional growth in its Nordic and South African operations, where the existing team has expanded by 200 per cent in the past 12 months “to cope with demand”. The new M&E division will be based in London.

Wings chief operating officer Gary Povey said the spike in demand for in-person events comes despite the growth of virtual meetings, ongoing cost pressures and an increased focus on sustainability.

“In-person meetings are still hugely important, but our clients are taking a more planned approach,” he said. “Typically, they are spending less on ad-hoc travel and focusing their budgets on group meetings and events where they can get the most value out of bringing people together.”

Wings is ranked as the 18th largest TMC in the UK in BTN Europe’s Leading TMCs 2024. It is also the 12th largest TMC in the Nordic region.