Kenda C. Avery

Amadeus is a leading transaction processor and provider of advanced technology solutions for the global travel and tourism industry. They provide distribution, technology and point-of-sale solutions to help customers adapt, grow and succeed. Customer groups include travel providers (full service carriers and low-cost airlines, hotels, rail operators, cruise and ferry operators, car rental companies and tour operators) and travel agencies (both online and offline), travel buyers (corporations and travelers.) They operate along two business lines: Distribution: They provide a worldwide platform connecting travel providers and travel agencies for the distribution and sale of travel products and services. IT solutions: They offer a comprehensive portfolio of software and systems for travel providers that automate mission-critical business processes, such as reservation, inventory management and operations. Their Miami, Fla., location is home to an Executive Briefing Center and a training center to help customers gain an in-depth understanding of theier solutions. They also have IT and development hubs in Chicago, Boston, Tuscon and Dallas. An office near Toronto, Ontario, provides support to their Canadian clients.