MASSIVEGOOD

MASSIVEGOOD it is now a reality in Spain. As of 1st June, MASSIVEGOOD’s technology allow travellers in Spain to safely and easily donate €2 when they book a flight, reserve a hotel or rent a car. It can be done via almost all traditional travel agencies using the leading global reservation systems. And through some of the leading travel groups that have made MASSIVEGOOD available on their websites: Viajes Barcelo, Rumbo, Atrápalo and Viajes El Corte Inglés.
 
All contributions go towards fighting HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis, as well as to improve maternal and child health in the developing world, thanks to the technology developed by Amadeus.

Last June 1 MASSIVEGOOD celebrated its first European launch with the support of the Spanish government, leading representatives of the travel and tourism industry, and civil society.  Mr. Miguel Ángel Moratinos, Spain´s Foreign Affairs Minister, Mr. Javier Solana, former Commissioner for the Common Foreign and Security Policy, Mr. Philippe Douste-Blazy and Mr. Bernard Salomé, Millennium Foundation´s Chairman and Managing Director, respectively, and Paul de Villiers, General Director of Amadeus Spain, representing the Spanish Travel and Tourism Industry had the honour to welcome MASSIVEGOOD to Spain and introduced the initiative to the Spanish society,

Following that presentation, MASSIVEGOOD will make its debut to the general public next June 5 at the Rock in Rio festival in Madrid, in front of 60,000 poeple ready to see the performances of Calle 13, Rhianna, Shakira and MASSIVEGOOD supporter DJ David Guetta. Click here to see a video with the many famous faces who support MASSIVEGOOD in Spain... and join the movement!.

Amadeus joined UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and former US President Bill Clinton in making the very first $2 micro-contribution to MASSIVEGOOD . Amadeus have worked with the Millennium Foundation over the past 2 years to develop the MASSIVEGOOD technology. As of today, leisure travellers in the United States will be able to "click" on MASSIVEGOOD and contribute $2 to fighting HIV / AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis and to improving maternal and child health in the developing world.

MASSIVEGOOD was launched with a series of three events in New York City.

• On 26 February MASSIVEGOOD was presented at the New York Times Travel Show luncheon before 400 invitees.
• Then on 2 March, Grammy Award-winning recording artist Will.I.Am (of the Black Eyed Peas) recorded a new song, "MASSIVEGOOD", written and produced in collaboration with international DJ, David Guetta. Internationally-acclaimed South African singer Yvonne Chaka Chaka also joined in the recording.
• In addition, director Spike Lee premiered a new 1-minute film: "Masterpieces", made for MASSIVEGOOD and featuring: recording artist Mary J. Blige, Hollywood stars Samuel L. Jackson and Susan Sarandon, writer Paul Auster and physicist Brian Greene.

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Although such high-profile figures will help spread the word, MASSIVEGOOD needs the support of all citizens. MASSIVEGOOD is more than a simple fundraising solution. It is a worldwide movement everyone can join at http://www.massivegood.org/ and connect with on Twitter and Facebook.

Amadeus is proud to have pioneered MASSIVEGOOD , now supported by: Opodo, Travelocity, Accor, Club Med, Sabre, Travelport, AMEX, BCD Travel, Carlson Wagonlit, the Travel Corporation, Voyageurs du Monde, Mondial Assistance, Europ Assistance, World Travel & Tourism Council, Global Business Coalition, American Society of Travel Agents and the Royal Bank of Scotland / Bibit.

Please stay tuned for new announcements and further launches of MASSIVEGOOD in the coming months.