Organisations Amadeus
17 August 2026
Overview
A global travel technology company providing software, data, and platform services for airlines, travel sellers, hotels, airports, and other travel-industry participants.
About
Amadeus is a global travel technology company whose platforms connect the travel and tourism ecosystem. Its technology supports airlines, airports, travel sellers, hospitality providers, corporate-travel teams, border authorities, payment providers, and other travel businesses.
Founded in 1987 by Air France, Iberia, Lufthansa, and SAS, Amadeus began as an independent global distribution system. It has since expanded into airline passenger-service systems, travel-selling platforms, hospitality technology, airport operations, corporate travel and expense, payments, travel intelligence, and digital-identity solutions.
Amadeus reports that its technology serves more than 400 airlines, over two million hotel properties, 210 airport operators, 230 tour operators, 95 mobility providers, and 34 cruise and ferry lines. The company develops cloud, data, AI, biometrics, and platform capabilities to improve operations and traveller experiences across the industry.
The company has more than 20,000 employees worldwide, representing over 145 nationalities. Luis Maroto is President and Chief Executive Officer.
Details
- Company
- Amadeus
- Location
- Madrid, Spain
- Website
- https://amadeus.com/en
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/amadeus
- Careers
- https://amadeus.com/en/careers/overview
- Founded
- 1987
- CEO
- Luis Maroto
- Industry
- Travel Technology
- Size
- 20000+ employees
- Tech Stack
- Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Platforms, APIs, Global Distribution Systems, Passenger Service Systems, Biometrics, Digital Identity, Travel Analytics
- Specialties
- Travel Technology, Global Distribution, Airline IT, Hospitality Technology, Airport Operations, Corporate Travel, Travel Payments, Data and Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Identity