We make travel possible for millions of people around the world every year and we couldn’t do this without the hard work and dedication of our employees. Our reach spans the globe and espouses a truly international mindset with customer groups that include airlines, hotels, car rental companies, railway companies, ferry lines, cruise lines, insurance [...]
Read moreRecently we examined the phenomenon that is ’cloud computing‘, explaining how it’s the very latest in a long line of IT buzzwords, and why it’s becoming increasingly crucial for businesses across all continents to implement a cloud strategy, not least to achieve cost efficiencies through the sharing of complex IT infrastructure. Have a look at the [...]
Read moreThe future of travel technology looks bright to us – check out our top 3 videos that look at where we think travel technology is going and how we’re going to get there. Collaborative travel: the best way to predict the future is to invent it Summary of innovations in travel technology essential to the [...]
Read moreWe’re constantly pushing the boundaries of travel technology with bold innovations and the proof of Amadeus facts are in the numbers. 948 million key billed travel transactions processed in 2011 We power over 260 websites in more than 110 countries for over 100 airlines In peak times, we process more than 17,000 transactions per second (1 [...]
Read moreIt’s been almost 2 years since we launched this blog, and it’s great to see how it’s been steadily growing. You may have noticed that we’re posting more frequently, which is why we’ve thought of a way to make sure you get to see all of our fact-filled posts in one easy step. Every month, [...]
Read moreThe ‘cloud’ in cloud computing has been an information technology buzzword for as long as I can remember. Succeeding recent favourites such as the mainframe, PC and of course the World Wide Web, cloud computing is now going mainstream. And according to many, it’s the latest and greatest technology trend transforming the way we do [...]
Read moreAmadeus has been recognized as Best IT Company of the year in the 2012 Air Transport News Awards’ ceremony held in Athens on Sunday, 4 March. I was very proud to be given the opportunity to pick up the Best IT Company of the year award which was determined by ATN’s 42,000 subscribers in 161 countries, [...]
Read moreWhile travel players in Europe and the US are hoping for the best and preparing for the worst due to sliding economic indicators, I feel very lucky to be able to say that things are looking more optimistic in Asia Pacific. We are fortunate that our region is fortified by emerging economies such as China [...]
Read moreYou know the story. Airlines are continually striving to compensate for low headline fares with add-on charges and – especially – with ancillary revenue: advance seat reservation, on-board sales, and so on. But how to push those ancillary revenues still further? Closer airline/airport relationships are already on the cards: some European airlines are asking for [...]
Read moreThe combination of travel and ‘online’ has long been an incredibly effective one, ever since the inception of the very first online travel website, more than a decade ago. For us at Amadeus, online travel has been, and continues to be, one of the main drivers behind our commercial growth and continued success around the [...]
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