Amadeus IT Group (OTCMKTS:AMADY) is a leading travel technology company headquartered in Madrid, Spain, with roots tracing back to the late 1980s when major European airlines collaborated to develop a global reservations system. Over the decades, Amadeus has evolved into a comprehensive solutions provider for the travel and tourism industry, operating one of the world’s largest global distribution systems (GDS). Its platform enables travel agencies, airlines, hotels, rail operators and other travel sellers to search, book and manage travel products for business and leisure customers.
The company’s distribution business connects travel buyers and sellers across more than 190 countries, facilitating real-time pricing, availability and booking services. Through its GDS, Amadeus processes billions of travel transactions annually, offering access to air, hotel, rail and car rental inventory. This segment is complemented by its digital marketing capabilities and retailing platforms, which help travel providers enhance customer engagement and revenue management.
Beyond distribution, Amadeus develops and delivers IT solutions for the entire travel value chain. Its technology suite for airlines includes revenue management, scheduling, departure control, inventory and e-commerce systems. Airport IT offerings address operations, passenger processing, baggage handling and airport management. In the hospitality space, Amadeus supplies property management, central reservation and business intelligence tools to hotels worldwide, while its emerging rail and ferry modules support multimodal transport integration.
Serving clients in over 190 countries, Amadeus combines global reach with local presence through a network of regional offices and data centers. The company invests heavily in research and innovation, focusing on areas such as cloud computing, mobile applications, artificial intelligence and sustainability. Led by an experienced executive team and a diverse board of directors, Amadeus continues to shape the digital transformation of the travel industry.
