During a recent trip to Europe, I saw our company again through new eyes…
I spoke with a group of journalists who had travelled from Asia Pacific to Europe where they were attending presentations about what the future of travel will bring and the very latest in travel technology innovation.
Read moreIn a world of collaborative travel, providers will need to think more about the value of their lifetime relationship with a traveller rather than the next transaction.
Read moreWe established in our comprehensive industry report that the single key message for travel providers for the next decade is arguably not about placing bets on a single technology, but rather about shifting focus from satisfying the needs and wants of individual travellers to providing the environment for networks and flows of travellers as a [...]
Read moreAt a cost of some 10 million Euros, and covering close to 1500 square metres, we are proud to formally open our new ‘energy annexe’ in Erding, Germany, on the site of our existing data centre, one of the largest civil centres in Europe. The annexe was constructed in advance of the launch of our [...]
Read moreThe potential scope of corporate social responsibility (CSR) action is immense, and for this reason it is fundamental to establish a clear strategy, priorities, and analysis of our strengths in order to maximise the positive outcomes of our CSR actions. Reaching excellence in CSR requires listening to employees, shareholders, customers, and partners, and responding to [...]
Read moreIf you’ve ever travelled long haul, then you know all too well what it feels like to go through an airport after a 12 hour flight. The seemingly never ending queues, invasive security checks, and the possibility of mishandled luggage combined with long haul transit times can create the perfect conditions for a stress related [...]
Read moreSince we operate in 195 countries, we believe it is very important to share best practices and take advantage of synergies and economies of scale for specific corporate social responsibility (CSR) projects. In 2011 we carried out 165 projects in 45 countries. The graph below illustrates the number of projects per category. Through our social [...]
Read moreFor all airport players, there are great opportunities to forge mutually beneficial partnerships, transforming the airport environment into a highly profitable, commercial destination. Highlighted in a recent Amadeus airline industry report Reinventing the Airport Ecosystem- innovation, passenger engagement and collaboration will be the key drivers that will propel this reinvention forward. Create a ‘sense of [...]
Read moreAmadeus’ vision is to provide next generation travel technology that encourages collaboration amongst all players within the travel industry. To realise this we are investing in technology that will allow the seamless integration of content, data and systems whether they are part of Amadeus or whether they are from third party suppliers. Over the coming [...]
Read moreWe’re more than half way through 2012 and it has already been a great year filled with significant milestones. Here’s a brief recap of some of this year’s highlights; The European Investment Bank (EIB) grants a loan of €200 million for research and development. The French National Railway, SNCF (Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer [...]
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