Dear all,

Welcome to the very first edition of The Amadeus Independent: a new newsletter designed specifically for small, niche and independent agencies.

Today more than ever, we have seen growing and inspiring evidence of some great entrepreneurial agencies - and more often than not, some of the best innovation is coming from the smaller and niche agencies.

We wanted to celebrate and support that success!

Every month, The Amadeus Independent will make sure you're kept right up to date with:

• Some of the best ideas from other agencies
• Insights and comments from industry leaders
• Privileged overviews of the latest solutions and services that can make all the difference to your productivity and bottom line,

Plus we'll bring you competitions, special promotions, case studies - as well as the opportunity to connect with other agencies.

In this month's issue...

...we focus on the big topics of cost control and ways to increase revenue. 34% of travel agencies surveyed by Amadeus said that reduced revenue through commission cuts was the number-one challenge facing their business. Find out how other agencies - and how technology - can help fill the gap left by commission cuts.

We've deliberately kept the articles short, sweet and to the point while hopefully still giving you food for thought - and perhaps for action!

P.S. Do you have a question or burning issue you would like to see explored in The Amadeus Independent?

Just send me an e-mail at mpluim@amadeus.com