Amadeus unveils new travel agency solutions in Taiwan

MALDIVES - Dusit Thani Maldives is proud to announce it is a finalist for this year’s prestigious World Luxury Hotel Awards in three categories: Luxury Island Resort, Best Luxury Water Villa Resort and Best Luxury Family All-Inclusive Resort.

Established in 2006, the World Luxury Hotel Awards celebrates excellence in the Luxury Hotel sector and rewards establishments who, through their exceptional efforts, have delivered and upheld the standards of international luxury.

The final outcome of the awards will be based upon online voting by the public on a country and global basis. Each nominated property is provided with a dedicated voting page on the awards’ website. Winners will be announced at the annual World Luxury Hotel Awards Gala Ceremony towards the end of the year which will attract prominent names from the global hotel industry. Online voting for the awards closes on 31 July 2014.

Located at Mudhdhoo Island in Baa Atoll – the Maldives’ first ever UNESCO biosphere reserve -- Dusit Thani Maldives blends Thai gracious hospitality with the unparalleled luxury setting of the Maldives. This luxury island resort comprises 94 villas encircled by white sandy beaches, a stunning 360 degree house reef and a turquoise lagoon.

Guests can dive and snorkel, swim in the Maldives’ largest infinity swimming pool or indulge in a serene treatment at one of Devarana Spa’s treetop treatment pods. The sensory pleasures of dining are well-catered for, including the signature Benjarong restaurant, where fine over water dining is paired with authentic Thai cuisine. For those who seek a dining experience with a difference, Borderless Dining offers stunning views over an endless horizon of Indian Ocean.BANGKOK, Thailand - Amadeus, a leading technology partner for the global travel industry, announces the launch of three new travel agency solutions in Taiwan. Unveiled at its annual Shaping the Future of Travel in Taiwan forum in Taipei, 125 participants from Taiwan’s top travel agencies experienced first-hand how Amadeus latest technology can transform their businesses through better sales and greater operational efficiencies.

The forum also provided Amadeus travel agency customers with an in-depth look at the trends that will impact the travel landscape in Taiwan over the next few years.

The new solutions include:

1. Amadeus All Fares Plus: This next generation web based, low-fare search and comparison solution means travel agents can easily search, compare and book GDS and non-GDS content in one single display. Completely integrated into Amadeus Selling Platform, Amadeus All Fares Plus improves travel agencies productivity and enhances customer service.

2. Amadeus e-Faresheet: This solution enables airlines to electronically distribute fares to travel agencies with multi-lingual support. It saves travel agencies’ time by reducing the complexity in fare management. The solution works together with Amadeus All Fares Plus to provide travel agencies with a complete view of all the fares filed by an airline, as well as offer the lowest fares available at any moment. It also offers easy integration with back-end systems.

3. Amadeus Auto ticketing: A web-based ticketing solution that enables travel agencies to standardise and simplify the ticket issuing process. It offers greater flexibility with 24/7 ticket issuance and quality-checking to avoid errors.

Daver Lau, General Manager, Amadeus Taiwan commented, “We have worked closely with our customers in Taiwan for over 17 years to deliver technology solutions that meet their needs. This process has created true partnership, delivering service innovation and new business models in the travel industry. Today's forum reinforces our commitment to the long-term success of the travel agency community in Taiwan.”

Leon Herce, Vice President, Distribution Commercial, Amadeus Asia Pacific added, “The travel industry in Asia Pacific is not only booming but also evolving at an incredibly fast pace. New realities often mean new challenges as well as opportunities, and our customers look to us for new and better ways to improve their businesses. We take this responsibility very seriously, and strive to deliver solutions that make their lives easier and help them stand out in a busy marketplace.”

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