You may have read a lot of our content tossing around the term “brightness of future”—we love it, you love it, it’s catchy. But let’s be real for a second: what does it actually mean? Is it about neon lights? Glittering prospects? A shiny travel brochure? Well, sort of—but it’s much more than that. At FCTG, brightness of future is a way of life. It’s about creating a workplace, a company, and a world where everyone feels empowered and excited about what’s next. Curious? Let us break it down for you.

Monique Van Gelder started her career at Flight Centre in 2003 as a state marketing manager and is now the global head of products for cruises and tours. With that impressive CV, it is fair to say she knows a thing or two about travel both at a national and international level.

Hear from Deepti Goyal, one of our newest Financial Controllers in India, who offers a firsthand look at what it takes to thrive at Flight Centre Travel Group. From embracing a vibrant team culture to seizing global opportunities, Deepti shares her experiences and key qualities for success in this dynamic, fast-paced environment.

In August 2024 Flight Centre Travel Group commenced its first Australian Indigenous travel famil tour, under our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

At FCTG, our support for the LGBTQ+ community goes beyond Pride Month. As Flighties, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment every day of the year. Our commitment is reflected across our network of brands, and together, we strive to strengthen our unity and collective support for the LGBTQ+ community. From providing educational resources to sharing personal stories and offering expert travel advice, we aim to empower everyone to travel with pride and confidence.

Faith’s journey to becoming a Travel Consultant at Flight Centre Southbank was when she became restless within her hospitality role and desired to land a job in travel. With a little help from her sister, she discovered Flight Centre Travel Academy’s Whitsundays Work, Study + Play program and knew it was the opportunity for her.

Darryl ‘Dazz’ Dickson has explored a variety of roles since starting with Flight Centre Travel Group in 2010. His vibrant personality and knack for turning challenges into opportunities took Dazz from a consultant at Flight Centre Mackay to leading a national L&D team to become an Org. (Organisational) Change Leader. There is never a dull moment for Darryl, and his career (to date) is a testament to the endless possibilities with FCTG and what that can mean for individuals like Dazz, who have the tenacity to pursue them.

Sarah started her Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) journey in early 2014 after returning from an overseas holiday and feeling deflated in her current job with nowhere to progress. A tip from her friend telling her that Flight Centre had the career progression opportunities she was looking for, combined with her love of travel, Sarah knew she needed to apply.

Meet Team Leader Rhys D’Silva! After trying out a variety of jobs from hospitality to fitness, Rhys joined Flight Centre. Now, just a year and a half later, he’s been promoted from Consultant to Team Leader. In our chat with Rhys, we ask him to share a bit about the culture and day-to-day life at Flight Centre.

“Do what you love, and you'll never work another day in your life” - for me, there’s never been truer a statement, and I think most people would agree that combining your passion with your work is a good idea. It makes you want to stay longer with a company and develop connections with your colleagues along the way. Working with others who have a similar career mindset and long-term vision doesn’t just make the day-to-day more enjoyable, it’s also a constant source of inspiration.