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Homepage > About us > General News General News 7 September 2009 New research demonstrates that booking cars with Amadeus can save travel agents time and money 9 Jul 2009 SAS Group and Amadeus strike long-term full content agreement 8 Jul 2009 BCD Travel chooses Amadeus Agency Manager as mid-office solution for EMEA markets 8 Jul 2009 Journey updates now an SMS away for Grupo SATA travellers thanks to Amadeus 30 June 2009 Amadeus unveils new mobile solutions to empower the business traveller 18 June 2009 Amadeus and China Southern Airlines partner to give Chinese travellers access to online bookings 16 June 2009 Amadeus strikes distribution agreement with easyCruise 9 June 2009 Amadeus - the first travel distribution company to introduce XML messaging for car rental companies 28 May 2009 Amadeus' 2008 business results show resilience in difficult trading environment 27 May 2009 International arbitration tribunal delivers ruling on IATA-Amadeus ticketing information dispute 5 May 2009 Finnair completes switch to new generation departure control system and launches multi-channel self-service check-in 27 Apr 2009 Amadeus answers business travellers' car rental requirements in tougher economic climate 17 April 2009 Nice Côte d’Azur Airport, Air France, Amadeus and IER partner to pilot a new mobile boarding pass 14 Apr 2009 Amadeus öppnar upp för hotellgrossister 2 Apr 2009 SAS Group signs 10 year technology partnership with Amadeus 25 Mar 2009 Amadeus and Airport Transport Service sign global partnership for innovative limousine bus ticket booking solution 24 Mar 2009 Amadeus Hotel Store goes live with Transhotel 20 Mar 2009 Virgin America and Amadeus enter long-term distribution agreement 10 Mar 2009 Emirates provides access to full content through Amadeus for five years 17 Feb 2009 Amadeus Rail IT upgrade takes CountryLink's customer relationship to a new era 16 Feb 2009 Amadeus joins BlackBerry ISV Alliance Program to provide travellers with mobile technology solutions on BlackBerry smartphones 9 Feb 2009 Economist Intelligence Unit predicts new age of austerity for business travellers 3 Feb 2009 Amadeus unveils first in-depth look at the Chinese Corporate Travel Market 2 Feb 2009 Amadeus and Carlson Hotels Worldwide Implement Direct Connect for a Faster, More Accurate Booking Process 28 Jan 2009 Amadeus emphasises time-to-market and customer proximity in commercial reorganisation 21 Jan 2009 Amadeus' Eberhard Haag selected as a Premier 100 IT Leader for 2009 by Computerworld Magazine 20 Jan 2009 Amadeus partners with Transhotel to launch new solution for travel agents to book hotel consolidator content 12 Jan 2009 Amadeus Cars, first to achieve 100% e-Voucher 7 Jan 2009 Star Alliance Common IT Platform progresses with further inventory migrations 16 Dec 2008 Challenging market conditions drive leading airlines to focus on revenue integrity 15 Dec 2008 Amadeus now enables travel agencies to book 80,000 hotels 11 Dec 2008 Amadeus e-Support Centre offers online support for travel agencies 27 Nov 2008 Amadeus scoops ‘Aviation Technology Provider of the Year' award 25 Nov 2008 Amadeus Corporate Self-Booking Tool To Enable Travellers With Mobility Impairments To Request Special Assistance 25 Nov 2008 Amadeus Corporate Self-Booking Tool To Enable Travellers With Mobility Impairments To Request Special Assistance 17 Nov 2008 David V. Jones appointed as President & CEO of Amadeus IT Group from 1 January 2009 11 Nov 2008 Spanair migrates successfully to Amadeus Altéa IT Platform to deliver excellence in customer service 3 November 2008 Smooth transition to E-tickets 29 October 2008 Amadeus further expands global footprint by signing Golden Tulip as the first PMS customer in India 23 October 2008 Amadeus’ CFO research finds corporate travel managers must strike better balance between service quality and cost reduction 21 October 2008 More than 50,000 hotel properties guarantee Best Available Rates to Amadeus travel agencies 20 October 2008 Hainan Airlines sustains its international expansion with Amadeus e-commerce technology 16 October 2008 Amadeus and FCm Travel Solutions announce Global Reseller Agreement 9 October 2008 Qantas is the first airline to complete migration to the full Amadeus Altéa Customer Management Solution 7 October 2008 Pioneering RMS wins Premier Inn for Amadeus 16 September 2008 transavia.com next Low Cost Carrier to Access to Amadeus GDS 6 October 2008 Anna takes over the communication on Amadeus 30 September 2008 Amadeus bolsters rail unit by creating Rail Business Group 29 September 2008 Now Heathrow Express can make bookings in Amadeus 17 September 2008 New version of Amadeus e-Travel Management includes new airline content and eases process of exchanging unused air tickets 16 September 2008 transavia.com next Low Cost Carrier to Access to Amadeus GDS 16 September 2008 Heathrow Express first air-rail link to be available worldwide to travel agencies using Amadeus 8 September 2008 transavia.com selects Amadeus Ticketless Access to grow leisure and business bookings across Europe and Northern Africa 2 September 2008 Air France launches Amadeus Ticket Changer Shopper solution for online rebooking 25 August 2008 Amadeus teams further with SAP to deliver enhanced integrated travel management and expense solution 20 August 2008 British purplehotels prepares for London 2012 Olympics with system from Amadeus. 29 July 2008 The Real Hotel Company prepares for London 2012 Olympics with Amadeus multiproperty PMS 28 July 2008 Amadeus introduces visual and intelligent advertising capabilities 24 July 2008 Amadeus teams further with SAP to deliver enhanced integrated travel management and expense solution 23 July 2008 Royal Air Maroc joins another 12 airlines in Amadeus-AACO strategic deal 15 July 2008 Amadeus launches Airline Service Fees, a new solution to support airline ancillary revenues 9 July 2008 Hotels can now manage Expedia bookings through Amadeus Property Management System 8 July 2008 Bright future for rail and a need to collaborate across travel industry laid out at Amadeus’ Rail Industry Event 7 July 2008 Amadeus boosts Air China’s international e-commerce as airline passenger numbers continue to surge 16 June 2008 Thai Airways grows online bookings by 200% with Amadeus e-Merchandise 12 June 2008 Amadeus continues to register record uptake of its automated ticket change solution 10 June 2008 Amadeus continues diversification with acquisition of rail IT company 9 June 2008 Singapore Airlines powers its next generation passenger systems with Amadeus' Altéa Customer Management Solution 4 June 2008 Amadeus strikes exclusive distribution agreement with 12 member airlines of the Arab Air Carriers Organisation 2 June 2008 BA and Amadeus renew technology agreement with 10-year contract 19 May 2008 Mobile technology to revolutionise corporate travel 15 May 2008 Amadeus helps ferry operators stay ahead of the game with new revenue management system 7 May 2008 Amadeus launches its Middle East Regional Hub in Dubai 30 April 2008 Amadeus' 20/20 campaign receives 3 awards from the Web Marketing Association 29 April 2008 Hogg Robinson Group signs European agreement with Amadeus 28 April 2008 Amadeus maintains position as the number one e-ticketing technology partner for airlines 22 April 2008 Amadeus signs 60 hotel brands to pioneering Worldwide Commission Manager and launches solution in France 21 April 2008 Tap Portugal selects Star Alliance Common IT Platform developed by Amadeus 14 April 2008 Bertrand Kientz appointed Vice President, Software Development Strategy, Amadeus 10 April 2008 Amadeus creates new leisure technology business unit 9 April 2008 Amadeus completes flawless global inventory migration at Lufthansa 3 April 2008 Amadeus unveils Airline Retailing Platform - a new way forward in GDS distribution 1 April 2008 Iberia first to enhance website offering with Amadeus' Activities & Entertainment destination services platform 26 March 2008 Vienna International to use Amadeus Property Management Solution in 44 hotels with over 7,500 rooms 19 March 2008 US Airways deploys international websites using Amadeus e-Commerce solutions 17 March 2008 SAS Group provides access to content through Amadeus with no surcharge 11 March 2008 Amadeus announces blueprint for hospitality industry’s future 3 March 2008 Increases in bookings and technology sales show hotel industry gearing for growth 7 February 2008 Half of the world's top 50 airlines have selected Amadeus e-commerce solutions 4 February 2008 Amadeus Opens IT Competency Center in Chicago To Support Commitment To The North American Travel Industry 31 January 2008 18 Awards recognize Amadeus performance in Airlines' e-Commerce Solutions 30 January 2008 Orizonia buys Amadeus stake in Rumbo, subject to regulatory approval 31 January 2008 63 airlines now participate in Amadeus’ full content option 28 January 2008 34 airlines already signed up for Amadeus' new 3-year full content guarantee in Europe 8 January 2008 Amadeus signs long-term pan-European technology agreement with European Travel Interactive 20 December 2007 Amadeus wins three major awards at the 2007 WTA in recognition of its leading role in the travel and tourism industry 17 December 2007 Virgin Blue and V Australia choose Amadeus 13 December 2007 Amadeus strengthens hotel distribution business with appointment of Jean de Durfort 10 December 2007 Amadeus unveils next generation hotel distribution architecture 26 November 2007 Amadeus and the World Tourism Organisation sign a collaboration agreement 20 November 2007 Amadeus Call Centre Solution has enabled Air Mauritius to cut operational costs by 15% and length of calls by 40% 20 November 2007 José Antonio Tazón, President of Amadeus, distinguished with UNWTO Plaque for Merit in Business Amadeus Call Centre Solution has enabled Air Mauritius to cut operational costs by 15% and length of calls by 40% 5 November 2007 easyJet signs break-through distribution deals with Amadeus and Galileo for the corporate travel market 24. October 2007 Technology is key for Asia Pacific airlines to keep pace with today's travellers 23 October 2007 Cranfield University and Amadeus study reveals tangible benefits of integrating self-booking and expense management tools 22 October 2007 Amadeus marks its 20th anniversary with endorsement of future strategy 17 October 2007 Amadeus simplifies the online shopping experience for corporate travellers 11 October 2007 Amadeus extends hotel IT presence with new UK office 19 September 2007 Automating service fee management can boost service fee revenue by 28% 18 September Amadeus launches unique leisure car rental solution for travel agents worldwide 17 September 2007 Amadeus and Sabre Holdings Announce the Launch of Moneydirect 10 September 2007 Huawei Technologies is first customer in Greater China to adopt Amadeus' award-winning online travel management solution 04 September 2007 Amadeus launches next generation solutions for loading fares into the distribution system 30 August 2007 Amadeus’ travel agency channel generates revenue of EUR 31.7 billion for airlines in six months 23 August 2007 Bezurk.com partners with Amadeus 13 Aug 2007 Cathay Pacific Airways signs 10-year contract with Amadeus to implement new technology systems 8 Aug 2007 Sabre Holdings and Amadeus File with EC to Form Joint Venture to Automate Payments for the Travel Industry 27 July 2007 Amadeus Rail Forum 2007 identifies need for strategic partnerships and effective standardised distribution 24 July 2007 Over 130 Hotel Brands offer Best Available Rate through Amadeus 23 July 2007 Qantas introduces next generation load control system 18 July 2007 Amadeus Adoption Academy helps drive use of self-booking tools amongst corporate clients 17 July 2007 Air France and KLM boost online miles redemption with Amadeus Award Calendar 09 July 2007 New version of Amadeus e-Travel Management enhances personalised travel experience for the corporate traveller 27 June 2007 Amadeus signs international rail distribution agreement 25 June 2007 Zero commission is the biggest challenge for 34% of travel agencies: Amadeus research paper offers a solution 13 June 2007 5,000 new hotels in the Amadeus system 8 June 2007 Amadeus intensifies partnership with VIA Travel Group 24 May 2007 Amadeus' Top Ten Tips to Increase the Adoption of Self Booking Tools 21 May 2007 Alitalia to adopt Amadeus fares and pricing technology in all their direct sales channels 14 May 2007 Amadeus and Destinations of the World announce strategic partnership 10 May 2007 Adria Airways to join Star Alliance Common Information Technology Platform 7 May 2007 Amadeus increases European online travel agency market share to 64.2% in 2006 3 May 2007 Air Berlin underpins its pioneering business model using Amadeus' customer management IT platform 24 April 2007 Amadeus e-Travel Management unveils new features to help mobile corporate travellers 18 April 2007 Amadeus to launch leisure destination services platform worldwide 16 April 2007 More low-cost carriers choose Amadeus platform 10 April 2007 Amadeus strengthens position in low cost carrier market with latest signings for its LCC-specific IT platform 26 March 2007 Amadeus adopts new ACRISS Car Classification System worldwide to enhance car rental service for travel agents 21 March 2007 International luxury hotel chain unlocks room revenue with Amadeus 22 March 2007 MSC Cruises in Amadeus’ booking system 13 March 2007 Cranfield University and Amadeus Reveal That Corporate Culture and Industry Sector Determine Adoption of Self Booking Tools 7 March 2007 Over twenty major hotel companies sign up to Amadeus’ commission management solution 27 Feb 2007 Amadeus Web Services enable Austrian Airlines to modernise 20 February 2007 Kayak commences partnership with Amadeus 7 February 2007 Miljoner att spara med prisat självbokningssystem 7 February 2007 Four traveller groups to transform the airline sector according to landmark report commissioned by Amadeus 5 February 2007 Amadeus technology chosen by 5 online travel agents in rapidly growing Indian market 31 January 2007 Amadeus wins 'Best Technology Provider' Award at Buying Business Travel Diamond Awards 2007 30 January 2007 Amadeus Wins Award for 'Best Business Travel Product' at The Business Travel World Awards 2007 22 January 2007 SNCF expands its reach to travel agencies across Europe, with Amadeus 4 December 2006 Amadeus e-Travel wins eight awards at the 2006 W³ Awards 29 November 2006 Amadeus pioneers travel agency commission management solution to boost hotel bookings 17 November 2006 Latest Amadeus e-Travel Management offer enhances self-booking capability 17 November 2006 Scandinavian travel agencies leading in profitability 17 November 2006 Scandinavian travel agencies leading in profitability 13 November 2006 Amadeus, Europe’s number one travel company in R&D investment 13 November 2006 Amadeus, Europe’s number one travel company in R&D investment 7 November 2006 Amadeus and Hahn Air successfully implement interline e-ticketing solution, to speed industry compliance in advance of the 2007 IATA deadline 6 November 2006 IT solutions enable hotels to significantly improve their revenues 6 November 2006 Cheaper to reserve hotel rooms via a travel agency 30 October 2006 Amadeus launches next generation leisure travel solution 26 October 2006 Hutchison Priceline signs technology and distribution partnership with Amadeus 23 October 2006 Amadeus launches solution for online travel search to support airline partnerships 23 October 2006 Amadeus/ACTE Study Finds Companies Can Save Up to 45% of Travel Spend Through Implementation of Global Travel Programmes 16 October 2006 Business travellers can now book Hertz and Sixt on Amadeus e-Travel Management via direct links 10 October 2006 Amadeus signs over 70 leading hotel brands to Best Available Rate programme 28 September 2006 Over 300 hotels choose Amadeus Hotel Revenue Management System since January 27 September 2006 Amadeus completes acquisition of TravelTainment 18 September 2006 Alitalia signs Amadeus Full Content Option 2 August 2006 Amadeus first-half revenue exceeds 1.3 billion; global market share passes 30% 11 September 2006 Amadeus appoints Angel Gallego as Director, Western Europe 2 August 2006 Amadeus first-half revenue exceeds 1.3 billion; global market share passes 30% 11 September 2006 Amadeus launches service for booking cruises 2 August 2006 Amadeus first-half revenue exceeds 1.3 billion; global market share passes 30% 13 June 2006 Amadeus is first to develop worldwide calendar display for online travel agents 12 May 2006 Amadeus and Carlson Wagonlit Travel Announce Global Reseller Agreement 12 May 2006 Airlines converge on Dubai for 5th Amadeus global forum 11 May 2006 Expedia Begins Partnership with Amadeus 8 May 2006 Amadeus grows electronic ticket interlining for British Airways 8 May 2006 British Airways supports ten partner airlines following migration to Amadeus Codeshare 4 May 2006 Amadeus adds 4,000 new hotels to its system 27 April 2006 New version of Amadeus e-Travel Management addresses conflicting demands of corporate travel 26 April 2006 Amadeus partners with DOB Systems to deliver integrated data analysis solutions 25 April 2006 LCCs can see 30% increase in yield and 20% increase in booking 24 April 2006 Amadeus grew revenue in 2005 by 17.6% to EUR 2,418.3m 19 April 2006 KLM signs Amadeus Full Content Option 18 April 2006 Specific content is a key driver for online travel management solutions 31 March 2006 Amadeus e-Travel Management (Aergo) to offer direct links to Europcar 31 March 2006 Amadeus e-Travel Management (Aergo) to offer direct links to Avis 1 March 2006 Amadeus delivers next generation travel agency technology 9 February 2006 World’s leading hotel brands guarantee Amadeus Best Available Rate 1 February 2006 Amadeus’ new group name reflects scope of IT offer Print
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