Amadeus launches operations in Lebanon

Based in Beirut at the GEFINOR Centre near Hamra Street, Amadeus Lebanon, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Amadeus IT Group launched operations in August, providing its complete offering of solutions and services to the Lebanese travel agency community.

Overseeing the new office is Aymeric Lanez, who has been responsible for launching operations in Lebanon as General Manager. His track record includes starting operations in new markets across MEA in the past years. "We consider the launch of Amadeus Lebanon a major milestone in Amadeus' expansion plan in the Middle East," says Aymeric.

"We already have a full-fledged organization in place," he adds, "with a good network with the local travel agency community. Amadeus Lebanon is committed at establishing itself as an organization that aims at enhancing the services that the travel community provides today. Our goal is to help raise the technology standards of the Lebanese travel and tourism industry and support both, the travel supplier and the travel agencies."

Aymeric remarks, "In technology Amadeus is unrivaled, so bringing best-in class service to our customers is key to deliver on our commitment to long-term partnership."

Fernando Cuesta, Executive Director, Middle East and Africa, Amadeus, comments, "Lebanon is a crucial market for Amadeus, with a huge level of professionalism and highly demanding technology requirements. Amadeus is here to bring its established partnership vision and ensure the travel community in Lebanon has access to the latest technology and the best-in-kind service to maximise their business."