Amadeus News
Hutchison-Priceline renews long term strategic technology partnership with Amadeus
Hutchinson-Priceline, a leading travel services provider in Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan, has renewed its distribution and Web Services agreement with Amadeus, a leading travel technology partner and transaction processor for the global travel and tourism industry.
Amadeus is first to deliver Electronic Miscellaneous Document (EMD) standards for travel agencies
*Amadeus first to receive IATA sign-off *Following its industry-leading rollout of EMD Server for Finnair, Amadeus enables TAs to go live with the solution, improving electronic communication with airlines *First travel agencies to come online in Finland in Q1 2011 with Amadeus targeting EMD rollout to a further 20 markets during 2011
Amadeus partners with Forward Data to provide business critical data to hotels and DMOs
Amadeus, a leading travel technology partner and transaction processor for the global travel and tourism industry, has partnered with innovative start-up Forward Data to launch ‘Forward Keys’, a business intelligence tool for hotels and Destination Marketing Organisations (DMOs), based on data supplied by Amadeus.
Airline ancillary fees surge
Airlines are expected to collect more than £16.2 billion in ancillary revenues this year, including fees for checked baggage, an increase of nearly £6.5 billion on 2009. The figure could also quadruple to £65.9 billion, accoridng to a new study by Amadeus and IdeaWorks.
Amadeus’ annual business travel event identifies new industry challenges ahead
Over 100 delegates attend Amadeus’ visionary business travel event including TMCs, high-profile corporations and other distinguished speakers
Airline Ancillary Revenue to soar to €18.4 billion ($22.6 billion) Worldwide
* Amadeus predicts further growth as Ancillary Services are sold through high-yield travel agency channel and advises airlines to think “end-to-end” to translate ancillary revenue into additional profit * The Amadeus Guide to Ancillary Revenue by IdeaWorks compiles a la carte activity worldwide, highlighting industry leaders such as AirAsia X, Alaska Airlines, easyJet, Ryanair, and United Airlines.
Amadeus unveils new revenue maximisation solution with key customer signings
Amadeus, a leading transaction processor and provider of advanced technology solutions for the global travel and tourism industry, today announces the launch of ‘Active Valuation’; a new IT solution that enables airlines to maximise revenues across multiple channels.
Amadeus launches The Travel Gold Rush 2020 report
A major new industry report, The Travel Gold Rush 2020, outlines how the travel sector can better ride the global economic rollercoaster and secure future growth and profitability.
Amadeus & Disney Cruise Line announce new Cruise Distribution Expansion
Disney Cruise Line reached an agreement with Amadeus, a leading Travel IT Technology Partner and transaction processor for the global travel and tourism industry, to distribute its products using the Amadeus system in the US and the Canadian markets in USD this past June and is now available in Pound Sterling for the UK market.
Amadeus launches a fully customisable car rental booking engine for online players
Amadeus, a leading travel technology partner and transaction processor for the global travel and tourism industry, rolls out a brand new, cutting-edge booking solution for online players, using Amadeus Cars Plus XML technology.
Three airlines choose Amadeus for Travel Guard distribution
Amadeus, a leading travel technology provider and transaction processor for the global travel and tourism industry, and Travel Guard, a world-leading travel insurance and assistance company, have been selected to supply real-time travel insurance content, product availability and booking functionality through the direct booking channels of Etihad Airways, Hong Kong Airlines and Kenya Airways.
Amadeus launches new version of e-Travel Management
Amadeus, a leading travel technology partner and transaction processor for the global travel and tourism industry, today announces the release of version 13.2 of its flagship e-Travel Management solution, the self-booking tool for corporations.