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Our execs speak out on the nature of travel, emerging trends and our plans for the future.
Travel Agent Central: New tools for success
Owen Wild, marketing director for Amadeus North America, showcased the newly-launched Amadeus All Fares to Travel Agent magazine's online outlet, Travel Agent Center. Wild told the media outlet that Amadeus is "the first distribution provider to bring this level of integrated search and display functionality right to the agent's desktop."
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The Beat: Going beyond traditional content
Industry newsletter, The Beat, further explored the launch of Amadeus All Fares. The Beat article outlined the extensive search capabilities of Amadeus All Fares, as well as the evolution and integration of both GDS and non-GDS content available via travel agency point-of-sale platforms.
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Hospitality 1st: Hotel industry gearing up for growth
In a Hospitality 1st newswire article, Amadeus Hotels’ global increase and geographic diversification were cited as key indicators of continuing growth in the hotel market. Antoine Medawar, managing director, Amadeus Hospitality Group, said opportunities are ripe for hotels looking to attract guests and open new properties in emerging markets.
To read the article, click here.
Hospitality Net: A Blueprint for the future of hospitality
The hotel segment is in the spotlight again in a March article on Hospitality Net. The story highlights the recent research report from Amadeus examining three key drivers -- demanding and educated consumers, new technologies and globalization -- that are forecast to shape the "blueprint" of the future of hospitality industry.
To read the article, click here.
Amadeus in the Blogosphere
Cool your jets
Director of Airline Distribution Strategy for Amadeus North America, Robert Buckman, continues to share his insight as an Expert Blogger on FastCompany.com. His "discussion du jour" covers topics such as "new and improved?” airline food, the "opening" of the skies between Europe and the US and the downside of DIY travel planning.
See what Buckman has to say at:
http://blog.fastcompany.com/experts/rbuckman/
On business, will travel
Owen Wild, director of marketing for Amadeus North America, is on the road again and blogging about it for FastCompany.com. Check out his advice on the top 10 ways a business traveler can stimulate the economy, and how (and where) to get the best advice before you travel internationally.
Read more: http://blog.fastcompany.com/experts/owild/
Too busy to keep up with the blogs? Then check out Wild's archive of columns on Inc.com, where he gives expert advice and shares insight on the ins and outs of being a Road Warrior.
Happy reading! http://www.inc.com/resources/travel/columns/wild.html
Amadeus on the Scene
March 8th: CLIA's cruise3sixty conference, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Tom Cates, Amadeus North America's chief commercial officer, shared the stage and his outlook with CLIA CEO, Terry Dale during the sold-out cruise3sixty conference. Cates said over the years, distribution and technology for both travel agencies and cruise lines has changed the way cruises are marketed and sold, and this will also enable them to take advantage of the growth that still lies ahead.
March 14th: Hospitality & Operations Technology (HOT) Conference, Dallas, TX
Geert Mol, of Amadeus North America's Hospitality Business Group, participated on a panel session where he outlined the critical role of hospitality business intelligence, and how Amadeus technology is further evolving to enable hoteliers to access and analyze the information they need to best serve their guests and their business.
Amadeus Awards & Recognitions
Deborah Natansohn Award
On February 15th, Amadeus North America received the Deborah Natansohn Award for Support of Heart Disease Awareness in Women.
Amadeus North America received the award in the corporate/business category for actively promoting health and wellness to its employees. For the past six years, Amadeus North America has produced an annual health fair for its Miami employees, inviting hospitals, clinics and individual practitioners to offer discounted services for gym memberships, weight control and other health benefits.
The Deborah Natansohn Award is named after the late president of Seabourn Cruise Line, one of the most influential and inspirational women in the travel industry, who tragically died of a fatal heart attack in 2006.
HSMAI Public Relations Award for "Future Traveller Tribes" campaign
Amadeus’ “Future Traveller Tribes 2020” campaign earned a Gold Adrian Award from the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI).
Now in their 51st year, the Adrian Awards are presented by HSMAI, an international organization of sales and marketing professionals representing all segments of hospitality, travel and tourism.
Three major awards at the 2007 World Travel Awards
Amadeus won the award for the Best Worldwide Supplier for Technological Solutions for Travel, the Best Worldwide CRS/GDS System (for the 2nd time) and the Best Technological Supplier for Search Engines (for the 4th time). Edward Ross, corporate marketing director for Amadeus explains that 'these prizes underline our constant implication to allow our clients to respond better to the growing needs of the contemporary traveler.”
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