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Amadeus CEO: Worst of Iran war impact over as bookings improve

Created at 31 Jul · 12:47 PM1 source↑ Market-relevant
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Amadeus CEO Luis Maroto stated that the travel technology company's bookings are improving, suggesting the worst impact from the Iran war has passed. The conflict had previously led to a 7.6% decline in quarterly bookings.

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Key Numbers

7.6%decline in Amadeus' quarterly bookings
€672.8 millionAmadeus' adjusted second-quarter core earnings
$774.2 millionAmadeus' adjusted second-quarter core earnings in USD

Who's Involved

Amadeus
travel technology company
Luis Maroto
CEO of Amadeus
Amadeus CEO: Worst of Iran war impact over as bookings improve

↳ Why This Matters

The comments from Amadeus' CEO provide insight into the travel industry's recovery from geopolitical disruptions and suggest a potential stabilization in booking trends, which could impact the company's future financial performance.

Key facts

  • Amadeus CEO Luis Maroto believes the worst impact of the Iran war on bookings is over.
  • The travel technology company experienced a 7.6% decline in second-quarter bookings due to the conflict.
  • Bookings have shown progressive improvement since June.
  • The war also led to increased prices and capacity rearrangements by airlines in some domestic markets, including the U.S.
  • Amadeus' adjusted second-quarter core earnings of €672.8 million exceeded analyst expectations.

Amadeus CEO Luis Maroto indicated that the travel technology company is seeing improving bookings, suggesting the most severe impact from the recent Iran war has likely passed. The conflict had previously caused a 7.6% decrease in the company's second-quarter bookings due to increased cancellations and route adjustments.

Maroto expressed optimism, stating in a call with analysts that the "worst has happened already" and that there has been a progressive improvement in bookings since June. However, he cautioned that it remains to be seen if this uptrend is a sustained new trend or a temporary catch-up from customers who had adopted a "wait-and-see" approach.

The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran also influenced bookings in some domestic markets, including the United States, as airlines adjusted capacity and raised prices. Despite these challenges, Amadeus reported adjusted second-quarter core earnings of €672.8 million ($774.2 million), which surpassed analyst expectations.

Frequently asked questions

The decline was primarily caused by the Iran war, which led to increased booking cancellations and air traffic disruptions.

Amadeus posted adjusted second-quarter core earnings of €672.8 million ($774.2 million), which beat analyst expectations.

The CEO believes the worst impact has passed and bookings are improving, but he cautioned that it is too early to confirm if this is a sustained trend.

What Happens Next

01It remains to be seen if the recent improvement in bookings is a sustained trend.
02Further monitoring of booking data will indicate the long-term impact of geopolitical events on travel.

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How It Developed

Amadeus reported a 7.6% decline in quarterly bookings due to the Iran war.
CEO Luis Maroto stated that the worst impact of the conflict has likely passed.
Maroto noted a progressive improvement in bookings since June.
The war also affected bookings in some domestic markets, including the United States.
Amadeus' adjusted second-quarter core earnings beat analyst expectations.

Sources

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Worst is over and bookings are improving, Amadeus CEO says about Iran war hitReuters

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