We can never know what tomorrow will look like…  However, scenario planning offers a chance to explore and explain the possibilities. In this episode of the Amadeus Travel Tech Talk, we speak to leading scenario planning agency Stratforma and Amadeus’ head of Corporate Strategy to understand the thinking behind scenario planning and how by examining potential paths for the future could help our the travel industry move forward.   Speakers: Wolfgang Krips, Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy, Amadeus  Nick Turner, Founder of Stratforma  Joanna Seymour-Taylor, Global ..read more

In this episode of the Amadeus Travel Tech Talk, we speak to disruptors in the travel management industry, DCX Travel & Technology. Learning first-hand how they provide a simple and efficient process for travel planning, booking and expenses for business travelers who are seeking ways to use digital technology to resolve pain points. Cytric Easy, developed in partnership by Amadeus and Microsoft, is an innovative solution that meets this desire for an end-to-end solution.  Learn more about benefits and functionalities of this new tool, as well as what’s next in redefining business tra ..read more

In this episode of Amadeus Travel Tech Talk, we explore the state of business travel. We also discuss the value of collaboration using the example of the partnership between GEBTA (Guild of European Business Travel Agencies) and Amadeus. This partnership is committed to helping rebuild travelers’ confidence, supporting industry renewal and delivering technology enablement. Topics under discussion: Concrete examples of collaboration across the industry and its importance for both organizations New technologies that will assist with the recovery and help restore travelers’ confidence Changes th ..read more

In this episode of the Amadeus Travel Tech Talk, we take a look at the state of travel.  We recently launched our Amadeus Travel Pulse, based on Amadeus Search data.  The data reveals that for the first four months of 2022, search volumes around the globe have been increasing, almost reaching 2019 levels.  Travel is recovering, true that it is happening at a different pace across the world, but as the data shows, we want to get back on the road.  With this in mind, we have gathered some of our experts from around the world to look at where we stand with travel.  We’ll ..read more

In this episode of the Amadeus Travel Tech Talk, we take a deep dive into the world of business travel and how this sector has changed since the pandemic, as well as discuss how TMCs need to evolve to service the business traveler of tomorrow. Topics discussed: The current state of the business travel  Business is better in real life  Servicing the new needs of business travelers  Becoming the TMC of tomorrow: challenges and solutions Speakers: Nick Vournakis, EVP and Chief Customer Officer, CWT  Paul de Villiers, Senior Vice President, Global Business Travel Accounts, A ..read more

In this podcast, we take a deep dive into NDC – looking at how industrialization of the standard has progressed in 2021, and a look ahead to what’s in store for 2022. We discuss how the industry is starting to use NDC to enhance travel retailing, with: Concrete examples of how airlines and travel sellers can personalize and deliver rich and relevant offers Travix NDC journey A reflection of how NDC has progressed in 2021 Challenges of NDC adoption Tips for travel players wanting to join the NDC journey  Speakers: Laila Ben Salah, VP Industry Relations & Air, Travix  Ludo Verhe ..read more

In this podcast, we discuss the current state of the travel industry, what Amadeus and Expedia have learnt from recent traveler surveys, long-term impacts from COVID-19 that both companies think are here to stay, and what the future of travel may look like in the short-term and long-term: The current state of the travel industry  What travelers are telling us Long-term impacts from COVID-19 that are here to stay Connectivity and collaboration across the entire travel ecosystem  The future of the travel industry Speakers: Greg Schulze, Senior Vice President and General Manager for ..read more

This podcast explores whether the pandemic has fundamentally changed the way venture funds look at investment opportunities in startups operating in the travel industry. We also discuss how startups can stand out from the crowd by solving challenges brought on by the pandemic and how this can help bigger companies facilitate not just the recovery of travel, but the ‘new normal’: Impact of the pandemic on investment in startups Latest strategies from venture funds The investment dynamic in the startups world right now The role startups are playing in the recovery process Speakers: Stephen Sn ..read more

In this episode of the Big Rethink, we discuss the airport of the future with two seasoned experts. Satyaki Raghunath, the Chief Strategy & Development Officer for Bangalore International Airport Limited sat down with Amadeus’ Sarah Samuel, Head of Airport IT in Asia Pacific to discuss a multitude of pressing topics including:  How airports are adapting to the demands of travel  How airport digital strategy had evolved  How the travel industry can come together to provide an exceptional experience for passengers  A view towards the future of airports in India  ..read more

With access to large swathes of data at our disposal, Amadeus has identified some high-level trends that provide clear indicators of what might lie in store for the rest of 2021. Here are some ideas for how travel agents and corporations can tap into these shifting traveler behaviors to help their businesses adapt and thrive during changing times. For more information, visit https://amadeus.com/en/insights.podcast  ..read more