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The future role of the global distribution system could be a lot different than it is today. Amadeus is investing to ensure it maintains its place in that future.
Amadeus is on track to spend more than ever this year on research and development as the company looks toward the future of the industry.
The Spain-based company primarily operates the world’s largest global distribution system, which provides information that travel agents and others use to provide booking services to customers. Amadeus also offers software for travel agents, hotels, airlines, and other travel companies.
Amadeus said it has increased R&D spend 20.2% for the first half of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. It spent $1.1 billion (€988.4 million) on R&D in all of 2022, according to a company report.
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