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Amadeus Acoustics has launched ART::Director v1.3.1, featuring a new Downmix Engine that translates immersive audio mixes into standard formats like stereo and Atmos. This update supports sound engin...eers in creating multiple downmixes for various applications, such as broadcast and studio pre-production. The release includes enhancements like OSC automation and improved DSP connections, available as a free download for existing users.
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Amadeus and Delta Air Lines have signed a new global distribution agreement to enhance airline distribution and customer experience. The agreement introduces New Distribution Capability (NDC) capabil...ities, allowing Amadeus-connected travel sellers access to Delta's full content. This partnership leverages the Amadeus Travel Platform to offer expanded travel options and ancillary services, reinforcing both companies' commitment to innovative distribution strategies.
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Amadeus and FitsAir have signed a global distribution agreement, allowing FitsAir's content to be available on the Amadeus Travel Platform. This partnership enhances FitsAir's visibility and reach in... global markets, enabling travel agencies to book and service FitsAir flights more efficiently.
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Amadeus and FitsAir have signed a global distribution agreement, enabling FitsAir's content to be available through the Amadeus Travel Platform. This integration supports FitsAir's international grow...th by enhancing visibility and accessibility for travel sellers worldwide.
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Amadeus launched the Travel Advertising Platform, integrating AI and Accenture's framework to optimize travel advertising across channels. It enhances decision-making by connecting demand intelligenc...e with advertising strategies, enabling travel brands to allocate budgets efficiently and improve campaign outcomes. The platform's Omnichannel Budget Allocator is already in use, with future expansions planned.
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Amadeus, in collaboration with Accenture, launched the Amadeus Travel Advertising Platform, an AI-powered solution for optimizing travel advertising. The platform integrates travel demand intelligenc...e with advertising planning and execution, offering tools like the Omnichannel Budget Allocator to enhance campaign performance. This initiative aims to improve travel brands' advertising efficiency and decision-making by leveraging AI and cross-channel orchestration.
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Amadeus launched the AI-powered Travel Advertising Platform, developed with Accenture, to enhance travel advertising by integrating forward-looking demand intelligence with cross-channel campaign man...agement. The platform includes features like the Omnichannel Budget Allocator, which optimizes budget allocation using AI, and aims to improve advertising efficiency and performance for travel brands.
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Amadeus released its Travel Dreams 2026 study, highlighting trends in hospitality focused on mental wellbeing and sustainability. The research, involving 6,000 travelers and 500 hoteliers, shows a de...mand for personalized experiences and sustainability, with potential revenue gains from attribute-based retail. AI plays a role in enhancing guest experiences by reducing wait times and aiding staff. The study suggests hotels can increase revenue by offering personalized amenities and emphasizes the importance of sustainability in hotel selection.
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Amadeus has launched the world's first "thinking blockchain," which converts wasted mining energy into AI intelligence. This innovative platform allows for the deployment of self-evolving AI agents w...ithout coding expertise, addressing AI infrastructure challenges. Key features include real-time AI agent adaptation and no-code deployment, positioning Amadeus as a leader in the AI-blockchain space.
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Amadeus, in collaboration with Accenture, has launched the Travel Advertising Platform, an AI-powered solution for travel brands. This platform aids hotels in identifying traveler demand early and op...timizing marketing spend across digital channels. It features AI-driven budget optimization and cross-channel campaign orchestration, enhancing marketing efficiency and visibility into demand trends.
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Riskified and Outpayce from Amadeus have formed a strategic partnership to enhance airline payment security and fraud prevention. This collaboration integrates Riskified's AI-powered fraud prevention... platform with Outpayce's travel payment orchestration capabilities, offering airlines a comprehensive solution to manage payments and mitigate fraud. The partnership aims to improve revenue opportunities and customer experience by reducing false declines and providing chargeback protection.
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Riskified has partnered with Outpayce from Amadeus to enhance fraud prevention and secure payments for airlines and travel merchants. This collaboration integrates Riskified's AI-powered fraud preven...tion suite into Outpayce's travel payment platform, offering airlines improved fraud detection, chargeback protection, and operational efficiency. A major Asia-Pacific airline will be the first to implement this solution in 2026.
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DPO Group and Amadeus have formed a partnership to enable mobile money payments for international airline customers in Africa. This collaboration aims to enhance payment options and accessibility for... travelers across the continent.
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Amadeus has formed a global strategic partnership with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to enhance the travel technology landscape. TCS will assist in developing the Amadeus Nevio Service Center, focu...sing on a user-friendly interface and AI-driven capabilities to improve airline customer service. This collaboration aims to accelerate the rollout of Amadeus Nevio across airlines, with potential expansion into other areas of Amadeus' business.
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Amadeus has partnered with UnionPay International to integrate UnionPay card acceptance into the Amadeus Travel Platform. This collaboration allows airlines using Outpayce's Xchange Payments Platform... to natively accept UnionPay cards, enhancing payment experiences for travelers. The integration aims to improve cash flow and acceptance rates for airlines, with the rollout expected in H1 2026.
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HomeToGo has partnered with Amadeus to integrate its vacation-home inventory into the Amadeus Bistro Portal, enhancing access for travel agencies. This collaboration aims to streamline booking proces...ses and expand HomeToGo's reach within the travel industry.
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HomeToGo and Amadeus have formed a strategic partnership to integrate HomeToGo's vacation rental inventory into the Amadeus Bistro Portal. This collaboration allows Amadeus travel agencies to access ...and book from HomeToGo's extensive portfolio, enhancing the travel agency advisory process with seamless integration and intuitive booking features.
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HomeToGo and Amadeus have partnered to integrate HomeToGo's vacation rental inventory with Amadeus's Bistro Portal, enhancing travel agencies' access to vacation rentals. This collaboration targets t...he DACH region, allowing agencies to book rentals seamlessly through Amadeus's platform, offering competitive commissions and dedicated support.
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HomeToGo SE has formed a strategic partnership with Amadeus, enhancing Amadeus Bistro Portal with HomeToGo's vacation rental redistribution gateway. This integration allows Amadeus travel agencies to... access HomeToGo's rental portfolio, offering features like wishlist sharing and booking overviews. The partnership aims to streamline vacation rental bookings for travel agencies in the DACH region.
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HomeToGo and Amadeus have partnered to integrate HomeToGo's vacation rental inventory into the Amadeus Bistro Portal, enhancing travel agencies' access to over 20 million rental options. This collabo...ration targets the DACH region, offering seamless booking and competitive commissions, while expanding Amadeus's travel portfolio with HomeToGo's international reach.
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HomeToGo has partnered with Amadeus to enhance vacation rental access for Amadeus Bistro Portal users. This collaboration introduces a vacation rental distribution gateway using HomeToGo's PRO Doppel...gnger technology, allowing seamless integration and booking from HomeToGo's inventory. The partnership offers travel agencies competitive commissions, streamlined booking processes, and dedicated B2B customer support, expanding Amadeus's service offerings in the DACH region.
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HomeToGo and Amadeus have formed a strategic partnership to integrate HomeToGo's vacation rental inventory into the Amadeus Bistro Portal. This collaboration provides Amadeus travel agencies with dir...ect access to a wide range of vacation rentals, enhancing their ability to offer diverse accommodation options. The integration, powered by HomeToGo_PRO Doppelgnger technology, supports seamless booking and management processes for travel professionals.
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Amadeus and HomeToGo have formed a strategic partnership to integrate HomeToGo's vacation rental offerings into the Amadeus Bistro Portal. This collaboration allows travel agencies to access over 20 ...million vacation rentals, enhancing booking capabilities and potentially increasing commissions. The integration, initially targeting the DACH region, aims to streamline vacation rental bookings for travel professionals through an intuitive interface.
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HomeToGo has partnered with Amadeus to integrate its vacation rental inventory into the Amadeus Bistro Portal, enhancing access for travel agencies. This strategic collaboration allows agencies to se...amlessly book high-quality rentals, expanding Amadeus's travel offerings. The integration features intuitive search, booking capabilities, and dedicated support, aimed at improving the travel agency advisory process.
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Fareportal and Amadeus have expanded their long-term partnership to enhance travel distribution innovation. This collaboration will leverage Amadeus' technology to support Fareportal's growth, improv...e supplier connectivity, and modernize payment processes with the Outpayce B2B Wallet solution. The partnership aims to offer travelers richer content and seamless booking experiences.
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Lufthansa Group and Amadeus have formed a partnership to enhance flight booking and management through the introduction of an "Order ID." This new system consolidates all travel components, replacing... separate booking systems, and aims to improve customer experience by simplifying rebooking and providing transparency on services included in bookings.
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Drukair has signed its first global distribution agreement with Amadeus, enabling travel agents worldwide to access Drukair's flights through the Amadeus Travel Platform. This partnership aims to enh...ance Drukair's global reach and integrate Bhutan into the global travel ecosystem, marking a significant step in Drukair's growth strategy.
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Amadeus has partnered with Sharjah Airport Travel Agency (SATA) to provide advanced travel technology solutions in the UAE. This collaboration will enable SATA to adopt Amadeus' suite of solutions, i...ncluding Web Services, Master Pricer Travel Board, and Fare Optimizer, enhancing customer experiences and supporting SATA's growth strategy.
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Riya Travel has partnered with Amadeus South Asia to join the Amadeus Marketplace, enhancing its travel technology offerings. This collaboration aims to leverage Riya's extensive network and Amadeus'...s technology to provide innovative solutions to a diverse customer base, including individual travelers and large corporates.
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TBO Tek has partnered with Amadeus South Asia to leverage Amadeus's AI-driven Travel Marketplace platform. This collaboration aims to enhance services for travel agents across South Asia, offering mo...re efficient and personalized experiences. The partnership focuses on providing travel sellers with access to a wide range of new travel content and services, promoting innovation and value creation in the region's travel sector.
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Amadeus and Shiji have formed a partnership to integrate their hospitality technology solutions, offering a comprehensive suite for hotels. This collaboration includes products like Shiji Daylight PM...S and Amadeus HotSOS, enhancing vendor management and guest personalization. The alliance aims to address industry challenges by providing a unified technology stack, improving sales, and streamlining operations for hoteliers globally.
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Amadeus has renewed its partnership with Sharaf Travel, a leading UAE travel management company, through a long-term agreement. This collaboration involves Sharaf Travel adopting Amadeus solutions li...ke NDC-X, Fare Optimizer, and B2B Wallet to enhance its retailing capabilities and offer personalized travel services. The partnership aims to redefine travel experiences in the Gulf region by leveraging advanced technology for improved efficiency and customer satisfaction.
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Amadeus and Shiji have expanded their partnership to offer a comprehensive hospitality technology suite. This collaboration integrates solutions like Shiji Daylight PMS and Amadeus HotSOS, enhancing ...hotel operations with a unified tech stack. The alliance aims to streamline vendor management, improve guest personalization, and provide seamless global service, addressing industry challenges of fragmentation and connectivity.
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Amadeus plans to acquire Idemia Public Security (IPS) for EUR1.2 billion to enhance its biometric and identity capabilities. This acquisition aims to integrate biometric identity solutions into Amade...us' travel platform, supporting seamless and secure travel journeys. The move aligns with Amadeus' strategy to expand its role in the travel ecosystem by leveraging IPS' technology and client base.
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Amadeus plans to acquire IDEMIA Public Security (IPS) for 1.2 billion to enhance its biometric and identity capabilities. This acquisition will boost Amadeus' position in the travel industry by integ...rating biometric technology into its core platform, supporting seamless and secure travel journeys. The deal, subject to regulatory approvals, is expected to close in mid-2027.
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Amadeus plans to acquire Idemia Public Security for 1.2 billion, enhancing its biometric and identity capabilities. This acquisition aims to accelerate growth in airports and border verticals, suppor...ting seamless travel journeys by integrating biometric technologies with existing systems. The deal is expected to close by mid-2027, pending regulatory approvals.
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Amadeus plans to acquire Idemia Public Security for 1.2 billion, aiming to integrate biometric identity into travel experiences. This strategic move expands Amadeus' reach into airport automation and... secure identity solutions, enhancing passenger journeys from booking to border control. The acquisition, expected to close by mid-2027, underscores Amadeus' ambition to become a comprehensive orchestrator of the travel ecosystem.
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Amadeus announces its intention to acquire Idemia Public Security (IPS) for EUR 1.2 billion to enhance its biometric and identity capabilities. This acquisition aims to integrate biometric technology... into Amadeus' travel platform, improving automation and security across travel journeys. The deal, subject to regulatory approval, is expected to close by mid-2027.
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Amadeus announced its plan to acquire Idemia Public Security, a French biometrics firm, for 1.2 billion euros. The acquisition aims to enhance Amadeus' presence in airports and border checkpoints, in...creasing its total addressable market to 50 billion euros. The deal, expected to close in mid-2027, promises high single-digit revenue growth and 50 million euros in annual cost synergies.
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Amadeus has acquired SkyLink, a New York-based AI technology company, to enhance its AI capabilities in the travel sector. This acquisition aligns with Amadeus' strategy to integrate AI into its oper...ations, particularly in corporate travel, and expand its offerings in North America. SkyLink's AI architecture will complement Amadeus' global infrastructure, aiming to improve travel management and efficiency through conversational interfaces.
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Amadeus has acquired SkyLink, an AI-focused technology firm, to enhance its AI deployment in the travel sector. This acquisition will bolster Amadeus' capabilities in orchestration and conversational... automation, particularly in corporate travel. SkyLink's AI technology will integrate with Amadeus' global operations, improving travel management solutions and expanding AI-driven services across the travel ecosystem.
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Amadeus has acquired SkyLink, a New York-based AI-driven technology company specializing in conversational automation for travel bookings. This acquisition aims to enhance Amadeus' product portfolio ...by integrating SkyLink's AI capabilities, enabling smarter and faster travel bookings. The move supports Amadeus' strategy to deploy scalable AI solutions across the travel industry, enhancing its offerings in corporate travel, airlines, airports, and hospitality.
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Amadeus has acquired SkyLink, a leader in AI-driven conversational automation, to enhance AI deployment in the travel industry. This acquisition aims to integrate SkyLink's AI architecture into Amade...us' platforms, improving traveler interactions and operational efficiency for airlines and travel management companies. The move highlights Amadeus' strategic focus on AI to offer personalized and responsive travel services.
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Amadeus has acquired SkyLink, a New York-based AI-focused technology company, to enhance its AI capabilities in the travel industry. This acquisition will integrate SkyLink's AI-driven conversational... technology into Amadeus' offerings, improving travel bookings and expanding Amadeus' reach in North America. The move supports Amadeus' strategy to deploy scalable AI solutions across airlines, airports, and hospitality, enhancing customer experiences and operational efficiency.
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Amadeus has acquired SkyLink, a leader in AI-driven travel booking technology, to enhance its global travel platform with advanced conversational AI capabilities. This strategic move aims to streamli...ne booking processes, reduce costs, and improve productivity for travel agencies, airlines, and hotels. The integration will enable natural language interactions, transforming the travel booking experience and driving efficiency in operations and revenue management.
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Amadeus has acquired SkyLink, an AI innovator, to enhance its travel technology offerings. This acquisition aims to integrate SkyLink's conversational AI technology into Amadeus' travel services, imp...roving booking efficiency and customer interactions. The move reflects Amadeus' strategy to expand AI capabilities across airlines, airports, and hotels, providing smarter, more personalized travel experiences.
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Amadeus has acquired SkyLink, an AI-driven corporate travel startup, enhancing its capabilities in the corporate travel sector.

Amadeus has acquired SkyLink, a New York-based AI technology company, to enhance its AI capabilities in the travel sector. This acquisition aims to integrate SkyLink's AI-driven conversational techno...logy into Amadeus' offerings, improving travel bookings and customer interactions. The move supports Amadeus' strategy to deploy scalable AI solutions across the travel industry, enhancing its corporate travel solutions and expanding its presence in North America.
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Amadeus has acquired SkyLink, an AI-focused American technology firm, to enhance its AI capabilities in the travel industry. This acquisition aims to improve travel bookings through smarter, automate...d processes and expand Amadeus' solutions for corporate travel, particularly in North America. The integration of SkyLink's technology will extend Amadeus' reach across airlines, airports, and hospitality, reinforcing its role as a key technology partner in the travel sector.
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Amadeus has acquired SkyLink, a New York-based AI technology company, to enhance its AI-driven travel solutions. This acquisition aims to integrate SkyLink's conversational AI technology into Amadeus...' offerings, improving travel booking efficiency and customer experience. The move supports Amadeus' strategy to scale AI applications across the travel industry, particularly in corporate travel and beyond.
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Amadeus has acquired SkyLink, a New York-based AI technology company, to enhance its corporate travel solutions. SkyLink's AI architecture will integrate with Amadeus' global operations, improving bo...oking efficiency and cost savings for businesses. This acquisition supports Amadeus' strategy to expand AI use in travel, particularly in North America.
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Amadeus reported a 3.1% year-on-year revenue increase to 1.68 billion in Q1 2026, driven by AI expansion and biometrics investment. Operating income rose 2.8% to 474.9 million. Despite geopolitical t...ensions affecting March bookings, Amadeus maintained strong growth, particularly in Air IT Solutions and Hospitality. The company is acquiring IDEMIA Public Security to enhance biometric capabilities.
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Amadeus reported a 3.1% increase in group revenue for Q1 2026, reaching 1,682.6 million, with adjusted EBIT rising by 6.6% at constant currency. Despite geopolitical challenges in the Middle East, th...e company maintained strong commercial momentum, expanding its AI capabilities and customer base. The Air IT Solutions segment saw a 7.5% revenue growth, driven by increased passenger boardings and solution adoption.
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Amadeus reported record revenue of 6.52 billion in 2025, driven by expanding airline technology partnerships in the GCC, including a renewed agreement with Etihad Airways and new deals with Air Arabi...a and Riyadh Air. The company processed 2.2 billion passengers globally and invested over 1.4 billion in R&D to enhance its AI-native Nevio platform and Stratos retailing solutions.
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