Amadeus

Amadeus is a travel technology company founded in 1987 that builds the systems and platforms connecting airlines, airports, hotels, travel agencies and travellers. Its work spans global distribution systems (GDS), passenger service systems, booking and offer management platforms, API integration and border control technology, including biometrics. The company processes billions of offers daily and operates in more than 190 countries.

For hotels and the wider hospitality sector, Amadeus provides the distribution infrastructure through which accommodation is searched, booked and managed alongside air and agency channels. Its technology also supports airline and airport operations: the Altéa Passenger Services System helps airlines board passengers and manage passenger processing, while border control solutions use biometrics and API integration to enable seamless passage. The group employs over 20,000 people across a workforce representing more than 145 nationalities.

Amadeus describes its culture as collaborative and innovation-focused, with staff united by a focus on solving complex problems and on making travel accessible to all. The company frames its purpose around connecting people, places and cultures, noting that its systems affect millions of journeys each day.