FCm Travel Solutions added as a partner Algeria's XL Travel,

based in Algiers and now branded FCm Algeria. FCm, which now claims a presence in 84 countries, cited "steady growth over the past few years" in the Algerian corporate travel market, driven by the oil and gas sector. "There has also been increased investment in the country from industries such as the hotel sector, where several global hotel chains now have a strong presence in the region," according to a statement attributed to FCm general manager of the Middle East and Africa network Ciaran Kelly. "The Algerian government is focusing on industry diversification to ensure there is also growth and development in other key sectors. We expect this will drive further domestic and international investment with the flow-on effects being an increase in demand for corporate travel services."