Amadeus IT Group, S.A.

Amadeus IT Group, S.A. is a leading Spanish technology company providing IT solutions and distribution systems for the global travel and tourism industry. Founded in 1987 by major airlines including Air France, Iberia, Lufthansa, and SAS, it operates primarily through two core segments: Distribution and IT Solutions. The Distribution segment features the Amadeus Global Distribution System (GDS), enabling real-time search, pricing, booking, and ticketing for airlines, hotels, car rentals, rail, and other travel services via platforms like Amadeus GDS and Altéa Passenger Service System. The IT Solutions division delivers software that automates reservations, inventory management, payments, and departure control for full-service and low-cost carriers, hotel chains, cruise operators, and travel agencies. With over 18,000 employees across Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Africa, and Australia, Amadeus powers more than 1 million daily bookings, serving 180,000+ travel agencies and airlines worldwide. Its innovative cloud-based technologies and partnerships, such as with Google Cloud and Microsoft, enhance AI-driven operations and personalized travel experiences, solidifying its role as a key infrastructure provider in the sector.