Amadeus Hospitality

JULY 26, 2023

Things are looking up. Having survived some of the most challenging years in the history of hospitality, hoteliers around the world are seeing a robust global travel recovery this year. by Francisco Pérez-Lozao Rüter, President, Hospitality, Amadeus Originally published to the Amadeus newsroom According to Amadeus’ Demand360® data, global hotel occupancy reached 67% in H1 2023, just 3 percentage points below the 70% figure from the same time in 2019.

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Skift Blog

JULY 28, 2023

Skift Take: 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.

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Skift Blog

JULY 28, 2023

Skift Take: The legislation that Senators Elizabeth Warren and Lindsey Graham back will get picked apart by lobbyists. One element that airlines would loathe — it would bar companies from selling the same product at different prices.

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Skift Blog

JULY 27, 2023

Skift Take: This week saw boasting from earnings calls, a new government airplane rule, an unconventional loyalty program, and more headlines across travel. Find out how well you paid attention with our new quiz.

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Speaker: Jady West, VP of Hospitality & Chris Bennett, Head of Sales & Engineering

The modern hotel room is no longer just a place to stay—it’s an experience to remember. Today’s guests expect seamless 5G connectivity, personalized comfort, and high-tech convenience. From AI-powered smart room controls to in-room entertainment and app-based services, technology is redefining hospitality from the inside out. In this new session featuring industry pros Jady West and Chris Bennett, we’ll explore how high-speed, high-bandwidth connectivity powers the innovations that are enabling

Skift Blog

JULY 27, 2023

Skift Take: Travel's focus on sustainability is giving way to the more impactful concept of regeneration. Luxury travel, too, is stepping up, looking beyond minimizing harm to actively restoring and improving ecosystems. The challenge lies in execution, where real-world impact will define success.

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Skift Blog

JULY 27, 2023

Skift Take: Google's key priorities are artificial intelligence, retail, and YouTube. Travel is still an important vertical — it's just not a top focus.

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