Amadeus’s latest news updates for Eastern Africa

Amadeus recently entered into a preferred GDS agreement with KATA (Kenya Association of Travel Agents). KATA will henceforth promote among its members the preferential use of the Amadeus system as the preferred computer reservation system for making bookings. Amadeus in return will support KATA on industry activities. We are really excited to leverage from this recent partnership and continue shaping the future of travel.

When you had your first cup of coffee this morning, did you wonder about whether the coffee beans were organic and locally sourced? How about the working conditions of the coffee farmers – are they being treated fairly? And how did the coffee beans make it to your kitchen… did the company transporting it make sure to offset their carbon emissions and use environmentally-friendly packaging? These are the kind of questions that keep Ethical Travellers awake at night.

Earlier this year, Amadeus EA announced the launch of a special promotion. From 1st May 2015 to 31st July 2015 all bookers selling hotels via the Amadeus Content Store could earn double points on Amadeus First and increase their chance to win amazing prizes. On October 28th 2015, Juan Torres awarded the lucky winners with their prizes. Check out who the winners were and what they won:

Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress and working together is success. October was a busy month for Amadeus EA with lots of events taking place across the region. These included customer events, CSR activities and team building getaways. At Amadeus, team spirit is key across our employees and customers. We look forward to more great partnerships. Here’s a little recap of October:

As Kenyans took a moment to unwind and explore Kenya for the public holiday on October 20th, Mashujaa Day, Amadeus East Africa focused on appreciating and recognising an industry “shujaa”, Bonfire Adventures & Events Ltd, a trailblazing tours and travel agency. As an industry champion, Bonfire Adventures gives travellers an opportunity to discover magical Kenya’s hidden treasures with an array of unique tour and travel packages.