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Amadeus launches IBM Digital Health Pass for COVID document verification
By Mitra Sorrells | July 22, 2021
Amadeus is adding the IBM Digital Health Pass to its Traveler ID for Safe Travel platform, used by airlines and other travel partners to automatically verify identification and COVID-19... Read More
united reaches ndc deal with amadeus
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United reaches NDC deal with Amadeus
By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | July 21, 2021
The airline will begin making NDC-enabled content available on the GDS later this year. Read More
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Regulator ends antitrust probe into Sabre and Amadeus over air distribution deals
By Kevin May | July 20, 2021
The European Commission unveiled a formal review into agreements between airlines and two of the air industry's global distribution systems in November 2018. Read More
Different paths on offer as airline distribution standard NDC evolves
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Different paths on offer as airline distribution standard NDC evolves
By Linda Fox | July 13, 2021
Eight years on from NDC's inception, some old challenges remain and the pandemic has added some new ones. Read More
Flexible payment options are boosting traveler confidence
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Flexible payment options are boosting traveler confidence
By Linda Fox | June 29, 2021
Travelers could opt for buy-now-pay-later schemes because of the risk of cancellations and painful refund processes. Read More
WEBINAR REPLAY! Survey says: The new trends shaping travel
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WEBINAR REPLAY! Survey says: The new trends shaping travel
By PhocusWire | June 10, 2021
Amadeus recently polled hoteliers around the world as part of a new research report, and will share valuable insight into not only what COVID-19 crisis strategies are working, but also what hoteliers... Read More
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How the COVID-19 crisis is accelerating transformation of travel payments
By Mitra Sorrells | May 21, 2021
A new study from Amadeus finds trends that were emerging pre-pandemic – especially related to the adoption of alternative payment methods – are quickening across all sectors of travel. Read More
Hotel booking windows gradually lengthening as traveler confidence returns
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Hotel booking windows gradually lengthening as traveler confidence returns
By Linda Fox | May 13, 2021
Occupancy rates vary in different regions, according to a report, with China hitting rates of 60% and North America 50%, but Europe is still trailing at around 18%, attributed to a slower easing of... Read More
Amadeus revenues halve in early 2021, vaccine programs offer hope
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Amadeus revenues halve in early 2021, vaccine programs offer hope
By Kevin May | May 7, 2021
The Spain-based IT and distribution provider saw its total revenue figure come in at 50% lower in the first quarter of the year compared to the corresponding three months in 2020. Read More
Trip.com partners with Amadeus to power recovery initiatives
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Trip.com partners with Amadeus to power recovery initiatives
By Jill Menze | April 20, 2021
The Amadeus Custom Search solution, which is powered by Amadeus cloud technology, will enable Trip.com’s platforms to manage increasing online activity, plus scale to meet demand. Read More
Biometric digital identity must be end-to-end for air travel
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Biometric digital identity must be end-to-end for air travel
By Iyad Hindiyeh - Amadeus | April 19, 2021
The pandemic has accelerated progress towards a full-automated self-service passenger journey. Read More
As governments diverge on health passports, consumers accept them
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As governments diverge on health passports, consumers accept them
By Linda Fox | April 7, 2021
Fear of having personal information compromized by hackers is the main concern of travelers when it comes to sharing health data. Read More
How digital health passes bring biometrics in aviation much closer
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How digital health passes bring biometrics in aviation much closer
By Linda Fox | April 7, 2021
Progress in facial recognition technology and reduced development costs are bringing seamless travel a step closer. Read More
Acing the hotel recovery test - considerations for a successful COVID-19 strategy
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Acing the hotel recovery test - considerations for a successful COVID-19 strategy
By Mark Bedard - Amadeus | March 29, 2021
Should you focus on the technique you utilize in targeting, capturing and converting shoppers into loyal guests? Or should you spend more time looking at the technology you use to support your... Read More
Amadeus ends 2020 with large losses and 61% drop in revenue
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Amadeus ends 2020 with large losses and 61% drop in revenue
By Linda Fox | February 26, 2021
The distribution giant says that while there was a slight improvement in air traffic in the final quarter of the year, the pandemic continued to severely impact travel. Read More