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Amadeus

IT solutions could save 5.7 million metric tons per year, 0.6% of global aviation emissions in 2023

Kanchan Nath Dec 13, 2024

Amadeus and Accenture have collaborated on a new research report titled "The Power of Digital: IT solutions and their role in aviation’s path to net zero".

Reports

Amadeus reveals 10 destinations to consider for the Holidays

Marga Manlapig Dec 11, 2024

Amadeus’ forward-looking business intelligence data released a new report today, 11th December, revealing the destinations that are currently recording the top hotel occupancy rates.

Global

Amadeus: Asia to lead global tourism revival in 2025

Marga Manlapig Nov 28, 2024

Global travel tech firm Amadeus collaborated with travel forecasting agency Globetrender for its 2025 Travel Trends Report.

Technology

The Trip Boutique AI joins forces with Amadeus

Kanchan Nath Nov 27, 2024

Global commercial partnership will bring AI-powered personalization and efficiency to travel agencies worldwide.

Reports

Amadeus gives Lazada and Fliggy a boost for Singles’ Day

Marga Manlapig Nov 25, 2024

Collaboration between Amadeus, Fliggy, and Lazada has enabled the online travel agency and retail platform to ramp up their air travel offerings for the critical 11th November shopping event…

Air

Amadeus expands partnership with Cathay Pacific

Marga Manlapig Nov 18, 2024

Travel technology provider Amadeus recently expanded its partnership with Hong Kong flag-carrier Cathay Pacific in order to provide cutting-edge technologies.

Technology

Agoda boosts airline offering in Asia Pacific with new Amadeus partnership

Kanchan Nath Nov 14, 2024

Singapore-headquartered digital travel platform Agoda will access the Amadeus Travel Platform and begin offering travelers the opportunity to book a wide range of tailored content from…

Technology

Amadeus reports strong third quarter results

Kanchan Nath Nov 8, 2024

In the first nine months of 2024, Amadeus delivered double-digit growth with enhanced profitability, delivering expanding EBITDA and Operating Income margins.

Technology

Travel Cue sets ambitious global expansion plans with a renewed Amadeus agreement

Kanchan Nath Oct 10, 2024

Building on its success, Travel Cue is now poised for even greater growth through a renewed partnership with Amadeus, a global leader in travel technology.

Air

Amadeus boosts the in-facility experience at Brisbane Airport

Marga Manlapig Sep 19, 2024

Brisbane Airport selected Amadeus technology to deliver an exceptional passenger experience at both its domestic and international terminals.

Airlines and Aviation

IndiGo and Amadeus enter strategic NDC partnership

Kanchan Nath Sep 18, 2024

IndiGo, has reached an agreement with travel technology leader Amadeus to provide travel sellers in India and around the world with access to the airline’s NDC content via the Amadeus Travel…

Air

Virgin Australia enhances technical partnership with Amadeus

Marga Manlapig Sep 10, 2024

Virgin Australia announced that it recently expanded its distribution agreement with aviation IT solutions provider Amadeus following renewal.

Air

Philippine Airlines to adopt Amadeus digital solutions

Marga Manlapig Aug 29, 2024

Philippine Airlines (PAL) selected travel tech developer Amadeus to boost its current tech stack with revolutionary solutions that can enhance the travel experience of its passengers

Air

Malaysia Airlines and Amadeus deploy NDC content for Indian travel agents

Marga Manlapig Aug 28, 2024

Malaysia Airlines and travel technology solutions firm Amadeus recently strengthened their partnership through the deployment of the former’s new distribution capacity (NDC) content to…

Global

tiket.com and Amadeus expand technology partnership

Kanchan Nath Aug 5, 2024

One of Indonesia’s online travel agencies (OTA), tiket.com is an innovative and fast-moving adopter of new technology in the travel space.

Technology

Robust financial growth and strategic wins define the first half of 2024 for Amadeus

Kanchan Nath Aug 1, 2024

In the first six months of 2024, Amadeus continued to see double-digit growth expansion.

Technology

Indonesia’s tiket.com teams up with Amadeus

Marga Manlapig Aug 1, 2024

Indonesian OTA tiket.com recently expanded its partnership with the Spanish travel tech firm to ensure that its technology stack is well prepared for the competitive landscape of travel in…

Airlines and Aviation

Amadeus unveils investment proposal for debut Clear Sky sustainable aviation fund

Kanchan Nath Jul 25, 2024

Amadeus has signed a LOI with the intention to invest in the debut fund from Clear Sky, a global organization dedicated to sustainable aviation

Technology

Amadeus brings wide NDC offering to Concur Travel online booking tool

Kanchan Nath Jul 11, 2024

Amadeus has continued to strengthen its global position in NDC distribution providing NDC content to Concur Travel.

Oman

Amadeus and Vistara conclude successful promotion with travel partners in Oman

Kanchan Nath Jul 9, 2024

Amadeus, a global leader in travel technology and Vistara Airlines successfully collaborated on a joint promotion to support the travel industry during the typically slow period last Ramadan…

Airlines and Aviation

Thai Airways expands technology partnership with Amadeus

Kanchan Nath Jun 28, 2024

The flag carrier of Thailand is making huge strides in modernizing its business with advanced technology solutions from Amadeus.

MICE

Digital identity revolution: Frictionless travel on the horizon

Kanchan Nath Jun 24, 2024

The future of travel, streamlined and secure, was unveiled at Phocuswright Europe 2024's "Executive Panel: Digital Identity is (Nearly) Here."

Airlines and Aviation

Vietnam Airlines successfully implemented Amadeus Altéa Passenger Service System (PSS)

Kanchan Nath Jun 14, 2024

Vietnam Airlines has successfully implemented Amadeus’ enhanced passenger service system (PSS) technology, in addition to a host of other related technology solutions. This is a testament to…

Hotels

Accor & Amadeus announce a new collaboration

Kanchan Nath Jun 6, 2024

This partnership will empower hotels to deliver inspiring and customized experiences across Accor's extensive global portfolio thanks to Amadeus’ market-leading Central Reservation System.

Airlines and Aviation

China Eastern Airlines to expand NDC offering with new Amadeus partnership

Kanchan Nath Apr 24, 2024

China Eastern Airlines becomes the first in China’s Mainland to sign with the travel technology leader for NDC distribution.

Global

Amadeus partners with British Airways

Kanchan Nath Apr 18, 2024

British Airways has selected Amadeus as its technology partner and Amadeus Nevio, a new portfolio of modular solutions built on open and AI technology, to deliver the airline’s Offer and…

Technology

Expedia Group’s adoption of Amadeus NDC technology to drive NDC content and volumes industry-wide

Kanchan Nath Apr 4, 2024

Amadeus has expanded a strategic partnership with Expedia Group, with the travel technology innovator set to deploy New Distribution Capability (NDC) technology for the leading global online…

Global

Amadeus becomes first allied member of WTAAA

Kanchan Nath Mar 20, 2024

The World Travel Agents Associations Alliance (WTAAA) today welcomed Amadeus, a travel technology provider, as its first Allied Member.

Finance

Amadeus acquires travel payments expert Voxel

Kanchan Nath Mar 15, 2024

Amadeus announces the acquisition of Voxel, a leading provider of electronic invoice and B2B payment solutions for travel sellers, hotels, and other travel players.

Global

Amadeus reports strong 2023 results and grows shareholder remuneration

Kanchan Nath Mar 4, 2024

Amadeus continued to see a steady evolution through the fourth quarter, resulting in strong financial performance for 2023.

Features

Amadeus joins International LGBTQ+ Travel Association

Kanchan Nath Feb 22, 2024

Amadeus has joined the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) as the travel technology company works to fulfil ambitions as an active ally of the LGBTQ+ community.

Airlines and Aviation

New Amadeus study: Majority of aviation leaders expect flight disruption to remain elevated

Kanchan Nath Feb 15, 2024

Airlines and airports cite ‘brand damage’ ahead of ‘increased costs’ as top impact from persistent levels of disruption.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Amadeus expands in biometrics with acquisition of Vision-Box

Kanchan Nath Feb 6, 2024

Amadeus announces it is acquiring Vision-Box, a leading provider of biometric solutions for airports, airlines, and border control customers.

Technology

GIATA will integrate content from hoteliers into Amadeus

Kanchan Nath Feb 2, 2024

Travel agents now have access to extended hotel information in Amadeus Bistro Portal. The new content provided by GIATA offers travel agents further hotel photos, detailed descriptions, and…

Corporate & Business

FCM Corporate Travel Summit powered by GBTA

Kanchan Nath Jan 17, 2024

Global Corporate Travel Management Company, FCM Travel India, will host their first FCM Corporate Travel Summit in Mumbai powered by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) with Hyatt…

Technology

Amadeus brings travel technology expertise to membership in the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance

Kanchan Nath Jan 16, 2024

Amadeus has joined the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (the Alliance) to bring its travel expertise to the table in the quest to support a more prosperous and responsible hospitality…

Hotels

Akbar Travels ties up with Amadeus to offer best deals on hotels

Kanchan Nath Dec 12, 2023

The travel agency has tied up with Amadeus Value Hotels to offer travel sellers access to more than 600,000 hotel properties across the world.

Technology

Paytm partners with global travel technology company Amadeus

Kanchan Nath Nov 17, 2023

One97 Communications Limited (OCL) that owns the brand Paytm, India’s payments and financial services company and the pioneer of QR and mobile payments, announced a partnership with global…

Airlines and Aviation

Vietnam Airlines partners with Amadeus

Kanchan Nath Oct 25, 2023

Amadeus signed an agreement with Vietnam Airlines to take advantage of its enhanced passenger service system (PSS) technology.

Consumer

Amadeus Gulf unveils new state-of-the-art office in Dubai

Kanchan Nath Oct 20, 2023

Amadeus, a global leader in travel technology dedicated to making the experience of travel better for everyone with advanced technology solutions for the global travel industry, is thrilled…

Technology

South East Travel joins forces with Amadeus through a strategic partnership

Kanchan Nath Oct 16, 2023

South East Travel, a leading travel agency in Taiwan, is working with travel technology provider Amadeus to grow its footprint in Taiwan and across Asia Pacific.

Air

Taylor Swift and Coldplay concerts make people fly in APAC – Amadeus

Kristin Mariano Oct 5, 2023

Taylor Swift's highly anticipated Asia Pacific tour has caused a sensation among music fans, and the impact is not limited to the entertainment industry. Recent data analysis by Amadeus,…

Global

Amadeus to work with Microsoft and Accenture developing new Generative-AI-powered integrations for corporate travel

Kanchan Nath Sep 27, 2023

As part of its ongoing partnerships strategy, Amadeus announced it is working with Microsoft and Accenture to develop new AI-powered integrations between its travel and expense platform…

Hotels

Amadeus partners with BEONx

Kanchan Nath Sep 8, 2023

Amadeus’ Demand360® subscribers using the BEONx Revenue Management System (RMS) can now gain access to the in-depth, forward-looking market insights provided by Amadeus’ business…

Airlines and Aviation

EVA Air extends Amadeus partnership with NDC adoption

Kanchan Nath Aug 30, 2023

Amadeus has renewed its existing distribution agreement with EVA Air, extending the long-term collaborative relationship between the airline and travel technology leader.

Technology

Travel International chooses Amadeus to upgrade its customer service offering in the UAE

Kanchan Nath Aug 10, 2023

Amadeus has signed a wide-ranging, agreement with Travel International – Terminals Group, based in Abu Dhabi.

Features

Consumers to spend 28% more on travel over the next 12 months: Outpayce

Kanchan Nath Aug 3, 2023

‘International travel’ was once again ranked by consumers as the highest discretionary spend priority from a basket of six categories.

Travel Agents

Colatour selects Amadeus as its travel technology partner as Asia expansion continues

Kanchan Nath Jul 11, 2023

Colatour, owner of Comfort Travel Group has selected Amadeus as its primary travel technology partner to roll out a strategic business transformation journey, starting with the…

Reports

Travel companies face rapid rise in chargebacks, finds new Outpayce study

Kanchan Nath Jun 29, 2023

Anecdotal stories suggest chargebacks in travel have increased since the disruption experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Airlines and Aviation

CWT enables access to Air France-KLM NDC content via Cytric online booking tool

Kanchan Nath Jun 13, 2023

CWT has started offering its global customers access to Air France-KLM’s NDC content through Amadeus’ Cytric corporate travel and expense booking tool.

Technology

Quest Apartment Hotels expands partnership with Amadeus to include business intelligence

Kanchan Nath May 30, 2023

Australasia’s leading apartment hotel brand signs agreement for Amadeus’ Agency360 +® to gain access to the industry’s most robust business travel insights

Reports

APAC hotel occupancy rose above pre-pandemic levels in Q1 2023

Kanchan Nath May 12, 2023

Travel across the Asia Pacific region (APAC) is well on its way to recovery, with growing travel demand across all markets as the industry approaches the second half of the year.

Reports

Growth of travel fuels Amadeus’ performance in the first quarter of 2023

Kanchan Nath May 11, 2023

Amadeus started the year strongly, with solid operating and financial performances across all of their segments.

Technology

Joyned and Amadeus unveil new agreement to enhance travel booking experience

Kanchan Nath May 10, 2023

Israeli start-up Joyned has today announced a commercial agreement with leading global travel technology company Amadeus.

Airlines and Aviation

Bhutan Airlines signs a new distribution deal with Amadeus

Kanchan Nath Apr 19, 2023

Travel sellers around the world can now book flights with Bhutan Airlines on the Amadeus Travel Platform. Operating out of Bhutan’s only international airport in Paro, the airline offers…

Technology

Amadeus Labs opens engineering facility in Pune

Kanchan Nath Apr 15, 2023

Amadeus has announced the opening of their new engineering site in Pune, Maharashtra. This facility will help expand Amadeus Labs’ engineering and R&D activities in India.

Reports

Amadeus’ Traveler Tribes 2033

Kanchan Nath Apr 13, 2023

In honor of Earth Day, Amadeus' latest ‘Traveler Tribes 2033’ study reveals how the travel landscape is advancing with four distinct Traveler Tribes that are expected to evolve in 10 years’…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Canada expands partnership with Amadeus

Kanchan Nath Apr 10, 2023

As New Distribution Capability (NDC) technology continues to create new retailing opportunities for airlines around the world, Air Canada and Amadeus have expanded their long-standing…

Technology

Amadeus introduces Travel4Impact in India

Kanchan Nath Mar 27, 2023

Amadeus has introduced its Travel4Impact initiative in India – a social innovation network for the tourism industry.

Technology

Lion Travel Group partners with Amadeus

Kanchan Nath Mar 14, 2023

Lion Travel Group, Taiwan’s largest travel agency, is working with technology provider Amadeus to support its expansion plan in growing its footprint in Taiwan and across Asia Pacific.

Technology

Amadeus and BCD expand global technology partnership

Kanchan Nath Feb 24, 2023

BCD Travel has expanded its agreement with Amadeus as the forward-looking travel management company (TMC) refines its global technology approach to best capitalize on opportunities in the…

Technology

AMEX-GBT and Amadeus renew strategic agreement

Kristin Mariano Feb 17, 2023

American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) and Amadeus have renewed their strategic long-term technology agreement to address the challenges and opportunities of the evolving…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA extends partnership with Amadeus

Kanchan Nath Feb 15, 2023

All Nippon Airways (ANA) is taking a significant step through an extended partnership with Amadeus. he renewed deal will continue to see the Amadeus Altéa Passenger Service System (PSS)…

Technology

Which Traveller Tribe are you in? Amadeus defines future travellers

Kristin Mariano Feb 13, 2023

Amadeus commissioned a global research study – Traveller Tribes 2033 – which identifies four Traveler Tribes that will develop in the next 10 years and will be future target consumers.

Hotels

Shiji and Amadeus integrations help hoteliers streamline guest experience and drive revenue

Kanchan Nath Feb 3, 2023

Clients of both Shiji ReviewPro Guest Communications solution and Amadeus’ iHotelier Booking Engine or HotSOS Service Optimization solution will benefit from a newly integrated AI-driven…

Airlines and Aviation

Cirium signs deal with Amadeus for enhanced flight searches

Kanchan Nath Feb 2, 2023

Cirium has signed a deal with Amadeus to provide its advanced flight schedules data into the Amadeus Travel Platform, further enhancing the dataset available for flight search and bookings.

Technology

Zahara Travel partners with Amadeus

Kanchan Nath Dec 26, 2022

Zahara Travel, corporate travel specialist in Oman partners with Amadeus to expand its premium customer offering.

Technology

Amadeus powers Thai super-app Robinhood’s expansion into travel

Kanchan Nath Dec 20, 2022

Super-apps have grown to define the consumer experience in large parts of Asia, with the ‘one-app-fits-all’ model playing a leading role in the digitalisation of the region.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Booking.com partners with Amadeus

Kanchan Nath Nov 11, 2022

Amadeus travel agents can now pay for Booking.com accommodations using even more virtual payments from a wide range of participating banks.

Hotels

APAC hotel occupancy shows recovery with strong Q4

Kanchan Nath Oct 31, 2022

As countries in Asia Pacific actively lift travel restrictions, Amadeus’ business intelligence data is showing strong recovery indicators for the remainder of 2022, and evidence of growing…

MICE

TIS2022 to define the future of global tourism

Kanchan Nath Oct 27, 2022

TIS - Tourism Innovation Summit 2022, the technology event for travel and tourism professionals, returns to Seville (Spain) from 2 to 4 November.

Airlines and Aviation

Korean Air selects Amadeus for Skypass

Kanchan Nath Oct 8, 2022

Korean Air has selected Amadeus Customer Loyalty Suite to manage its lifestyle loyalty programme, Skypass. Skypass is one of the largest and most recognised frequent flyer programmes in Asia…

Hotels

TrustedStays partners with Amadeus

Kanchan Nath Oct 6, 2022

The TrustedStays short-term rental booking platform will connect to Amadeus’ to expand accommodation choice, flexibility for the corporate and “bleisure” segment.

Global

WTTC hosts dialogue between private sector and the G20 Ministers

Kanchan Nath Sep 28, 2022

The Travel & Tourism private sector was invited to the G20 Tourism Ministers’ meeting, when the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) addressed the Group of Twenty in Bali,…

Airlines and Aviation

Lufthansa Group partners with Amadeus

Kanchan Nath Sep 14, 2022

Lufthansa Group and Amadeus are expanding their partnership to further modernise travel distribution and retailing.

Travel companies plan fintech investment boom to capture rebound

Kristin Mariano Jun 9, 2022

As the world begins to rediscover travel with COVID-19 restrictions lifting around the world, the travel industry has an opportunity to rebuild and renew by harnessing advances in…

Global

Three ways NDC is accelerating the shift to travel retailing

editor Jun 7, 2022

As we look to the years ahead, technology and innovation will be powerful enablers of change to rebuild the travel industry.

Malaysia Airlines expands technology and distribution contract with Amadeus

Kristin Mariano Apr 14, 2022

Malaysia Airlines Berhad is pleased to expand its partnership with Amadeus to improve the experience of its customers, including corporate and travel retailers over the coming years.

Technology

Amadeus partners with Microsoft to redefine the digital workplace for business travellers

Kristin Mariano Apr 6, 2022

Amadeus, in partnership with Microsoft, is taking the first step in their joint vision to redefine corporate travel: Cytric Travel & Expense, the Amadeus online booking and expense…

Technology

Bracing for rebound! Here’s how Amadeus preps for next COVID surge

Kristin Mariano Mar 9, 2022

To prepare for a possible coming COVID surge, Amadeus has partnered with testFRWD, the Austrian startup providing AI-powered solutions for self-certifying COVID-19 tests.

New airline Greater Bay gears up for first flight in 2022

Megha Paul Jan 7, 2022

Newly established and headquartered in Hong Kong, Greater Bay Airlines is taking the next step in its growth strategy after obtaining its AOC (Air Operator’s Certificate) in October last…

Amadeus reveals industry outlook and recovery strategies for business travel in 2022

Kristin Mariano Dec 28, 2021

The impact the pandemic has had on business travel is well documented and the changing market conditions are leading to a significant shift in the industry.

Industry outlook and recovery strategies for business travel in 2022: Amadeus

Megha Paul Dec 15, 2021

The impact the pandemic has had on business travel is well documented and the changing market conditions are leading to a significant shift in the industry

77% of travelers globally want to travel in the next year, with Europe reigning as top destination

Megha Paul Oct 19, 2021

Amadeus survey of 9,074 consumers across France, Germany, India, Spain, Russia, Singapore, the UAE, the UK, and the US shows the appetite to travel is high

Tourism

Four travel trends this summer as recovery is underway

Kristin Mariano Jun 1, 2021

Summer is finally here! With restrictions being lifted and flights are restarting as a growing army of holidaymakers are digging out their flip flops and sunhats for their next journey.

Technology

93% of Indian travellers ready to adopt ‘digital health passports’ to restart travel

Megha Paul Apr 8, 2021

As governments and the travel industry explore the benefits of digital health passports, the message from Indian travellers is clear: digital health passports can be a vital tool in opening…

Interviews

Why International Women’s Day is particularly important this year

Alastair Newport Mar 5, 2021

If there’s one upside to experiencing a major challenge or transformative event, it’s that these moments can highlight issues that were sitting on the backburner and provide an opportunity…

Global

What are the best travel technologies to help boost travel confidence and spur recovery?

Alastair Newport Nov 19, 2020

Amadeus reveals traveller’s top concerns and what types of technology would help build traveller confidence.

Rethink Travel – Reskilling the travel agency workforce

Alastair Newport Nov 5, 2020

In a travel era defined by rapid change and ongoing disruption, travel agencies will need to ensure their workforce has the right skills and technology to compete and deliver better…

Agents of change: How can APAC’s travel industry come together to solve the contactless conundrum?

Alastair Newport Oct 28, 2020

The technology already exists to render most parts of the travel experience contactless – from voice-activated screens, biometric scanners and automated gates at airports, to robot check-in…

Last-minute bookings keep afloat India’s travel market

Megha Paul Oct 14, 2020

New flight booking data released by Amadeus has revealed that COVID-19 pandemic had a significant effect on flight booking lead times in India since March 2020

5 steps to a frictionless future for Asia’s travel industry

Alastair Newport Sep 17, 2020

‘Contactless’ has quickly become a by-word for safety in today’s new era of social distancing. The effects have already been felt in the world’s financial services and retail industries,…

Tech giant goes the way of the sun

Alastair Newport Sep 3, 2020

Amadeus has announced a new agreement with Sunway Hotels & Resorts, to deliver a comprehensive technology solution enabling them to streamline reservations and loyalty programs across…

Global

4 reasons ‘flexibility’ is critical for APAC airline recovery

Alastair Newport Aug 27, 2020

From tsunamis to ash clouds, travel has seen its share of setbacks over the past few years. COVID-19 is an altogether challenge. APAC airline recovery...

Korean Air prioritises digitalisation with new partnership

Alastair Newport Jul 24, 2020

As airlines prepare to take off in a post-pandemic world, carriers need to figure out how to rebuild in a rapidly evolving global environment where historical data no longer applies. As the…

Thailand

How travel agents can balance flexibility and profitability throughout recovery

Alastair Newport Jul 21, 2020

As countries like Vietnam and Thailand ease travel restrictions and look to lead the regional tourism revival in South East Asia, travel agents face...

Features

Travel Agent Alert: 4 reasons TAs are key to rebuilding the industry

Alastair Newport Jul 8, 2020

The road to recovery for the travel industry is through rebuilding travellers’ confidence and understanding their needs, but success can only be achieved by taking up a hybrid approach of-…

Travel-19 to answer tourists pandemic travel questions

Alastair Newport Jun 25, 2020

Amadeus has announced the launch of a new online bot, Travel-19, to address the most frequent COVID-19 related travel questions from travellers across the world today. The online bot…

Global

Amadeus woos ‘Generation Clean’ with new eBooks

Alastair Newport Jun 18, 2020

Amadeus has launched a brand new series of eBooks, in partnership with global hospitality organizations, Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI), the Institute of…

Air

New automated emergency flexibility solution “A win for the whole industry”

Alastair Newport Jun 5, 2020

ATPCO unveiled a new industry solution Emergency flexibility for conditions on existing tickets (Emergency Flexibility). Created within the framework of IATA and A4A supply chain…

Partner content

How the COVID-19 crisis highlighted the importance of customer service

Alastair Newport Jun 4, 2020

Global aviation and travel tech firm Amadeus recently published its latest blog, reporting on how the Spanish based company based has supported the industry during the COVID-19 crisis.…

Technology

3 advantages of having female leaders

Kristin Mariano Mar 6, 2020

We have gone a long way when it comes to gender parity; unfortunately, women are still woefully underrepresented in the travel technology industry as a whole. In the tourism and hospitality…

Global

Amadeus snaps up Optym

Alastair Newport Feb 4, 2020

Amadeus has today announced its acquisition of the airline network planning software business Optym. The acquisition builds on a 3-year partnership between Amadeus and Optym that has seen…

Technology

Amadeus hooks up with Mastercard: “Meaningful change will require a fundamental shift”

Alastair Newport Feb 3, 2020

Amadeus and Mastercard announced a new collaboration today, which sees the travel tech firm Mastercard’s City Possible network to co-create, pilot, and scale solutions to the most pressing…

SpiceJet and Amadeus strengthen partnership in the Gulf

Megha Paul Jan 28, 2020

Looking to the future of travel in the Gulf, SpiceJet, India’s second biggest budget carrier, and Amadeus recently organised a series of empowerment sessions for the region’s travel…

Five trends that will shape the airport of the future

Alastair Newport Jan 20, 2020

Airports are the backbone of the travel industry. They are a gateway to the world, handling millions of passengers around the globe each day. But airports are not immune to disruption. Much…

Features

Top 10 travel tech trends for 2020

Alastair Newport Jan 9, 2020

With more than a week of 2020 already behind now is the perfect time to peel back the veil of perception and peer into future -- of what is the most sci-fi sounding date you will ever…

India

Air India: Sabre out, Amadeus in.

Alastair Newport Jan 7, 2020

Following the news yesterday that Air India ditched American firm Sabre as its GDS provider after two decades, rival company Amadeus announced a new deal to roll out the full range of the…

What curated itineraries and social apps tell us about how people will travel in 2020

Alastair Newport Dec 20, 2019

Remember culture shock? A common phenomenon for travellers a decade ago, where travellers would arrive in a new place and step outside of their comfort zone to pursue the unfamiliar. It was…

Amadeus lands in Dubai to “shape the future of travel”

Alastair Newport Dec 19, 2019

As the travel and tourism industry remains a pillar of many GCC economies, executives at Amadeus have previewed some of the emerging technologies and business models that will lead to…

May the best ideas win: It’s time to break down silos to create better journeys

Alastair Newport Dec 6, 2019

Remember when online shopping still made us nervous? When online dating seemed outlandish at best and dangerous at worse? Or how normal it was to walk to a rental store to watch a movie?…

Perth Airport: “The passenger experience is paramount”

Alastair Newport Dec 2, 2019

Perth Airport has announced that it has signed up to an extensive upgrade of its passenger handling system, with existing partner -- Spanish firm, Amadeus. Perth currently processes close…

Technology

Amadeus: “We’re democratising AI in travel”

Alastair Newport Nov 21, 2019

AI systems are set to provide a USD14 trillion boost to the global economy by 2035. In the travel industry, this technology has the potential to produce USD400 billion of value, more than…

Technology

Amadeus Ventures to lend a hand on travel tech start-ups in APAC

Kristin Mariano Nov 19, 2019

Amadeus is expanding Amadeus Ventures to help travel tech start-ups in APAC starting 2020.

Global

HR, red flags and why ‘eating strategy for breakfast’ doesn’t go far enough

Alastair Newport Nov 13, 2019

On a whistle-stop of Asia, Amadeus' people & culture chief officer, Sabine Hansen Peck finds time to speak to TD about the everchanging world of modern HR.

UNWTO: “Tourism leads the charge for female empowerment”

Tian Tolentino Nov 8, 2019

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), in collaboration with UN Women, The German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ), World Bank Group and Amadeus, has launched the long-awaited…

Technology

London takes top spot as UAE leading inbound market

Alastair Newport Nov 6, 2019

Amadeus published its key findings into the top inbound and outbound destinations the UAE region, with the UK capital coming heading the source market pack. According to the findings, the…

Travel technology investment symposium announced

Megha Paul Oct 24, 2019

Travel Startups Incubator (TSI) has announced a one-day Travel Technology Investment Symposium, on 8 January 2020 in Miami at the Amadeus Executive Center. Dedicated exclusively to…

Amadeus hosts meet to discuss future of travel

Megha Paul Oct 23, 2019

Amadeus recently welcomed travel industry leaders to an exclusive gathering in the Amadeus Majlis at Arabian Nights Village, located in the heart of Abu Dhabi’s desert. Hosted by Antoine…

Travel Agents

Amadeus run NDC content alongside existing content “all on one screen”

Alastair Newport Oct 22, 2019

Amadeus has announced that Selling Platform Connect, its cloud-based booking platform, now allows travel sellers to shop, order, pay and service airline travel offers via an NDC …

How airlines can take customer loyalty to new heights

Alastair Newport Sep 16, 2019

Loyalty programs have served airlines well for decades. But new technology and a new generation of travellers are changing the rules. Young people have the means and desire to travel…

Technology

Amadeus’ three pieces of advice to OTAs

Alastair Newport Sep 11, 2019

Online travel agents must embrace merchandising and reinvent retail flow to ensure future growth, says Amadeus. The online travel market is evolving – and fast. Asia Pacific travel markets,…

Europe

Dynamic Duo: Amadeus and CyberSource take on travel fraud

Alastair Newport Sep 2, 2019

The European Central Bank estimates Europe suffers from EUR1.3 Billion in online card fraud each year. That’s why the Payment Services Directive 2 (PSD2) and the Regulatory Technical…

Interviews

“Positioned to grow”: Qantas new SVP of Asia talks market share, cabin upgrades and the Qantas Channel

Alastair Newport Sep 2, 2019

Back at the end of June, Qantas unveiled John Simeone as its new senior vice president for Asia and Papua New Guinea, based in Singapore. To find out more about the new role, I snatched a…

Amadeus to deepen NDC collaboration with United

Megha Paul Aug 30, 2019

Amadeus has announced a continued partnership to industrialise New Distribution Capability (NDC) by developing, testing and bringing to market new content offerings, such as United’s new…

Technology

Simon Willmore May 9, 2018

Travelport last week reported 1Q earnings and took a big one on the chin reporting negative bookings growth. Already the smallest of the GDS, the company was bearing the brunt of the Flight…

Technology

Mark Elliott Feb 23, 2017

Thai Lion Air is aiming to enhance its travel trade sales by distributing its content via the GDS with Amadeus. The Bangkok-based low-cost carrier is making its fares and inventory…

Appointments

The latest appointments from AccorHotels, Carnival, Amadeus and more

Mark Elliott Jan 25, 2017

LOUISE DALEY has been appointed as AccorHotels' deputy chief executive officer Asia Pacific. She has been with AccorHotels for 26 years, having commenced her career in Australia before…