Sky-high hopes: Amadeus pushes more air bookings online - but is that enough?

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Amadeus Global Travel Distribution SA has plans to develop its e-commerce potential, but critics are skeptical that the company's plans will prove fruitful. Amadeus plans to offer business travel services that will enable users to not only make reservations, but also enable them to plan their trips. However, critics believe that competitors such as Sabre are better positioned to take advantage of changes in the online travel business.

Europe, Strategy & planning, Planning

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Less reliance on U.S. helps Amadeus

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Amadeus Global Travel Distribution S.A. has reported higher-than-expected first-half sales of Euro951.5 million, due to the travel-reservation company's lack of reliance on the U.S. The company is interested in Worldspan L.P., but has not yet decided to make an offer.

United States, Asset sales & divestitures, Acquisitions & mergers, Foreign operations, On-Line Information Services, Information retrieval services, Database Vendors NEC, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Database industry, Worldspan L.P.

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Amadeus makes destination a profit

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Amadeus Global Travel Distribution sees an increase in fourth quarter revenue, while its competitors falter, and plans to capitalize on the Internet travel market by entering into joint ventures with web companies.

Statistical Data Included, Brief Article

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