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Malaysia Airlines pilots chatbot developed with Amadeus
By Linda Fox | September 24, 2018
Malaysia Airlines is piloting a chatbot for flight search and booking which has been developed in partnership with Amadeus. Read More
August's hotel tech news in 1000 words
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August's hotel tech news in 1000 words
By Simone Puorto | September 4, 2018
This is a viewpoint by Simone Puorto. Washington Post columnist Michael Dirda once wrote that "August is hardly the month to start working your way through the works of German philosophers", and th Read More
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CWT wants "simplification", renews deals with two global distribution systems
By Linda Fox | August 31, 2018
Carlson Wagonlit Travel says new deals with Amadeus and Sabre are part of its 3.0 strategy to streamline processes. Read More
easyJet partners with Amadeus to improve flight schedules
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easyJet partners with Amadeus to improve flight schedules
By Marisa Garcia | August 23, 2018
easyJet has selected the advanced network simulation solution Amadeus SkySYM by Optym to optimize flight schedules and improve its on-time performance. SkySYM is one of the five solutions offered a Read More
wi-Q becomes first hospitality tech firm to partner with Fetch.AI
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wi-Q becomes first hospitality tech firm to partner with Fetch.AI
By Marisa Garcia | August 22, 2018
Fetch.AI, the smart ledger firm whose founders include scientists and investors from DeepMind, has linked up with hospitality m-commerce specialist wi-Q Technologies to offer AI-powered predictions an Read More
Surveying the travel startup landscape, part 3: The support systems
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Surveying the travel startup landscape, part 3: The support systems
By Mitra Sorrells | August 20, 2018
In the last few years, several support programs have launched to help entrepreneurs evaluate, develop and grow their innovative ventures across every aspect of travel and tourism.  Read More
Amadeus eyes $7BN market with TravelClick-bolstered hotel strategy
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Amadeus eyes $7BN market with TravelClick-bolstered hotel strategy
By Kevin May | August 15, 2018
Amadeus says the acquisition of TravelClick is a key element to support "double-digit growth" of its hospitality business. Read More
Amadeus ups the hospitality ante with TravelClick deal
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Amadeus ups the hospitality ante with TravelClick deal
By Marisa Garcia | August 13, 2018
Amadeus has announced plans to buy TravelClick for $1.52 billion from private equity investment firm Thoma Bravo, in an effort to grow its footprint in the hospitality sector.  The purchase gives Am Read More
Amadeus confirms acquisition of TravelClick for $1.52B
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Amadeus confirms acquisition of TravelClick for $1.52B
By Jill Menze | August 10, 2018
As speculated last week, Amadeus is buying hotel technology provider TravelClick in a $1.52 billion deal. Read More
As travel distribution evolves, Amadeus looks at its own approach
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As travel distribution evolves, Amadeus looks at its own approach
By Linda Fox | August 9, 2018
Amadeus is building out its Live Travel Space platform to keep itself and its customers at pace with the evolving consumer landscape. Read More
Travel management giants sign up to Amadeus NDC-X program
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Travel management giants sign up to Amadeus NDC-X program
By Linda Fox | August 8, 2018
American Express Global Business Travel and Carlson Wagonlit Travel are partners for NDC pilots with both Amadeus and Sabre. Read More
Sabre and Amadeus add TMCs to their NDC programmes
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Sabre and Amadeus add TMCs to their NDC programmes
By Rob Gill | August 7, 2018
Sabre is to work with American Airlines and leading global TMCs to develop new solutions based around NDC standards. The Texas-based travel technology firm is launching the Beyond NDC programme in Read More
Amadeus in talks for major deal to acquire TravelClick
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Amadeus in talks for major deal to acquire TravelClick
By Kevin May | August 2, 2018
Amadeus has signalled its intent to further challenge rival Sabre in the hotel technology arena with a potential deal to buy TravelClick. Read More
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Norwegian Airlines counting on third-party distribution as it eyes new markets
By Linda Fox | July 31, 2018
Norwegian Airlines doesn't see its distribution mix changing materially as it enters new markets. Read More
Amadeus sees drop in western Europe agency bookings
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Amadeus sees drop in western Europe agency bookings
By Marisa Garcia | July 30, 2018
Amadeus' latest earnings show that revenues and EBITDA are up, despite a drop in volumes and share from travel agency air bookings in western Europe. Top-line figures for the six months to end-June Read More