March 2009
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Amadeus news round-up
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Amadeus joins BlackBerry ISV Alliance Program to provide travellers with mobile technology solutions on BlackBerry smartphones
16th February 2009 Amadeus today announced that it has joined the BlackBerry® ISV (Independent Software Vendor) Alliance Program, and will be exhibiting at the BlackBerry stand at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona from 16-19 February 2009.
Economist Intelligence Unit predicts new age of austerity for business travellers
9th February 2009 Amadeus is today launching a report commissioned from the Economist Intelligence Unit, into the effect of the economic downturn on executives' choice of hotel. Titled, 'The Austere traveller - the effect of corporate cutbacks on hotels', the report finds that executives will make fewer, shorter and cheaper business trips in 2009 and prefer basic efficiency and good service over ancillary services. Fully one-fifth of the 354 executives who responded to the survey in Asia, Europe and North America thought an internet connection was more critical than a quiet room.
Amadeus unveils first in-depth look at the Chinese Corporate Travel Market
3rd February 2009 Amadeus and travel research authority PhoCusWright today unveiled a report that sheds light for the first time on corporate travel in the world's fastest growing economy. Entitled Corporate Travel Management and Practices in China, the report, which is based on interviews with 112 corporate executives in China, paints a picture of the huge opportunities available for the travel and tourism industry in the market. At the same time, it highlights the significant challenges facing companies operating in the country, whether they be multinational corporations with a presence in China, private domestic companies or state owned enterprises.
CWT, Amadeus, Evolvi Partnership Picked To Manage Home Office Travel
17th December 2008 Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), a global leader in business travel management, has signed a partnership deal with Amadeus to manage travel for the Home Office with specific emphasis on facilitating policy compliance. Evolvi Rail Systems (ERS), chosen by the Home Office as their rail booking tool provider, completes the dynamic team that will deliver a fully integrated travel management solution.
Amadeus Corporate Self-Booking Tool To Enable Travellers With Mobility Impairments To Request Special Assistance
25th November 2008 Amadeus has today launched a new version of its self-booking tool for corporations which includes a feature enabling users with mobility impairments to request special assistance at airports at the time of booking their trip. Visually impaired travellers or those with reduced mobility will be able to easily request assistance, such as a wheelchair or a guide in advance of travel, for every necessary stage of their flight.