Amadeus, technology and distribution provider for the travel and tourism industry, won the ‘Aviation Technology Provider of the Year’ Award at the 2nd Aviation Business Awards Middle East 2008 ceremony held in Abu Dhabi.
Amadeus was chosen for its commitment in helping airlines, airports and travel agencies increase efficiency and effectiveness. The award highlights Amadeus’ continued service to the travel industry through its ongoing innovation and investment in technology solutions for the travel and tourism sector.
“Winning this award is an honour for us and confirms Amadeus’ position as the technology partner of choice for the travel industry in the Middle East,” said Fernando Cuesta, executive director for Amadeus, Middle East and Africa.
“Our team has worked very hard to deliver leading edge technology, services and extensive travel content to help our customers manage their businesses more efficiently. Being recognised as the ‘Aviation Technology Provider of the year’ reflects our commitment to delivering innovative end-to-end solutions to the industry. We owe this award to our partners and customers who have supported us and aknowledged our efforts.”
Some of the achievements that Amadeus received credit for include its deal with the Arab Air Carriers Organisation (AACO), wherein Amadeus entered into a 10 year exclusive distribution agreements with 13 leading airlines from the AACO.
The 13 airlines - Air Algérie, Afriqiyah Airways, EgyptAir, Etihad Airways, Kuwait Airways, Libyan Airlines, Qatar Airways, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sudan Airways, Syrian Arab Airlines, Tunisair Yemen Airways and Royal Air Maroc, account for 68 per cent of reservations made by travel agencies in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.