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Flight Centre’s World 360 Rewards: Loyalty, Leadership & Profitability in Travel

In this episode, we’re joined by James Kavanagh, Global Leisure CEO at Flight Centre Travel Group, who shares a behind-the-scenes look at how one of the world’s leading travel brands is redefining loyalty.

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Flight Centre’s World 360 Rewards: Loyalty, Leadership & Profitability in Travel

🎙️ In this episode, we’re joined by James Kavanagh, Global Leisure CEO at Flight Centre Travel Group, who shares a behind-the-scenes look at how one of the world’s leading travel brands is redefining loyalty. From launching the new World 360 Rewards program in Australia to scaling operations across eight markets, James reveals how loyalty can drive both customer engagement and business profitability. Hosted by Carly Neubauer.

🧩 With nearly three decades in the travel industry, James brings a leadership perspective grounded in real-world experience. He discusses how aligning global teams, building scalable loyalty frameworks, and focusing on commercial outcomes can transform loyalty from a marketing initiative into a core business driver.

💡 This conversation offers a practical look at loyalty in the travel sector, where customer experience, operational excellence, and profitability go hand in hand. It’s about creating programs that not only inspire customers to explore more but also deliver measurable value across the business.

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