Global technology and distribution partner for the travel and tourism industry Amadeus today announced that it has joined the BlackBerry ISV (Independent Software Vendor) Alliance Program, and will be exhibitiing at the BlackBerry stand at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona from 16-19 February 2009.
The BlackBerry Alliance Program is supporting Amadeus to develop integrated wireless applications for the BlackBerry platform, which will be available and announced later this year. Amadeus is developing an application that allows both personal and business travellers to download all of the information they need related to their trip, straight onto their BlackBerry smartphone.
“Travellers are increasingly demanding personalised real-time information for managing their travel arrangements while on the move. Thanks to our involvement in the BlackBerry Alliance Program, we are developing functionalities that will enhance the travellers’ experience with new levels of convenience and flexibility. We are excited to work with RIM and the BlackBerry solution to create a superior trip experience for the traveller,” said Francois Laburthe, operational research & innovation director, Amadeus.
