Amadeus Travel Tech Talk

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 travel, and collaborating on key issues with other business travel industry organizations.

• The value TMCs offer their customers
• Subscriber model used by DCX Travel & Technology
• Cytric by Amadeus, a full end-to-end solution for travel planning, booking and expense
• The Amadeus and Microsoft partnership to innovate and explore new products

Speakers:

• Lisa Simpkins, CEO, DCX Travel & Technology
• Ian Van Hove, Head of Commercial Development, TMC Partners – North America at Amadeus
• Kim Axtell, Senior Communications Specialist, Communications and Brand – North America at Amadeus

To check out our other Amadeus Travel Tech Talk podcast episodes, visit: https://amadeustraveltechtalk.buzzsprout.com.

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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 that will impact business travel: hybrid working models, sustainability, risk management and digitalization
• The future of the travel industry

Speakers:

• Christian Boutin, Managing Director, Amadeus Spain and Portugal, and SVP Travel Sellers Western Europe
• Luis Dupuy, President, GEBTA, and General Manager, Amex GBT Spain and Italy

To check out our other Amadeus Travel Tech Talk podcast episodes, visit: https://amadeustraveltechtalk.buzzsprout.com.

To stay up to date on the latest news from Amadeus, and to catch the next episodes in our series, check out the Resource section on our website or follow us on Spotify or Apple podcasts.

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 take a look back at the trends we predicted for 2022 – are they happening? What are the big surprises? Are we seeing a change in traveler behavior?

Speakers:

• Anna Kofoed, Executive Vice President, EMEA Travel Sellers at Amadeus
• Frederic Barou, Senior Vice President, Online Travel Companies, Asia Pacific at Amadeus
• Joelle Cuvelier, Vice President Airline Solutions and Delivery, Americas at Amadeus
• Daniel Batchelor, Vice President, Global Corporate Marketing, Communications & Social Responsibility at Amadeus

To check out our other Amadeus Travel Tech Talk podcast episodes, visit: https://amadeustraveltechtalk.buzzsprout.com.

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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, Amadeus

To check out our other Amadeus Travel Tech Talk podcast episodes, visit: https://amadeustraveltechtalk.buzzsprout.com.

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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 Verheggen, Director, Air Distribution Growth, Amadeus

Find out more information on NDC at amadeus.com/NDC, and to check out our other Amadeus Travel Tech Talk podcast episodes, visit: https://amadeustraveltechtalk.buzzsprout.com

To stay up to date on the latest news from Amadeus, and to catch the next episodes in our series, check out the Resource section on our website or follow us on Spotify or Apple podcasts.