**Amadeus** is a global technology leader powering the travel and tourism industry through innovative solutions that connect airlines, travel agencies, hotels, airports, and other travel-related sectors. Founded in 1987 by major European airlines including Air France, Iberia, Lufthansa, and SAS, Amadeus was created to develop an independent and neutral global distribution system (GDS) that would streamline travel bookings worldwide[1][4]. Amadeus quickly became the world’s top travel reservation system, connecting over 180,000 travel agencies and airline sales offices and processing around 1 million bookings daily[1]. A key milestone was the launch of the Altéa Passenger Services System (PSS), a revolutionary software suite that now supports hundreds of airlines in boarding more than 2 billion passengers annually[1]. The company went public in 2010, joining the IBEX 35, Spain’s main stock exchange index[1]. As a technology innovator, Amadeus handles extremely large volumes of transaction data with high performance, security, and near-continuous availability. Their systems process over 100,000 user transactions per second during peak times, demonstrating their capacity to manage complex, global travel operations efficiently[2]. They have embraced cloud technologies, advanced database techniques, and have strategic partnerships with major players like Microsoft and Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) to expand cloud-based IT solutions across travel and hospitality sectors[1][2][4]. Amadeus is committed to sustainability, aiming to make travel a force for social and environmental good by protecting destinations and improving traveler experiences[4]. Their open platform fosters collaboration across the travel ecosystem, from startups to governments, driving innovation and progress industry-wide[4]. Recognized for workplace excellence, Amadeus was named one of TIME magazine’s World’s Best Companies to Work For in 2024[4]. Today, Amadeus supports over 400 airlines, 2 million hotel properties, 203 airport operator
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A recent cyberattack on a major travel company has caused delays and cancellations at airports across Europe, highlighting the vulnerability of the industry and the need for stronger cybersecurity measures.