The 2026 Global Travel Agent Report by Amadeus revealed that travel agents are spending nearly eight hours connected to the GDS and accessing it more than six times daily. Overall, 43% of agents said their GDS usage has increased over the past two years. APAC recorded the strongest growth at 47%, followed by EMEA at 44%, and the Americas at 42%. Mirja Sickel, EVP, Hospitality Distribution, Amadeus, said the GDS remains a “critical environment” connecting hotels, sellers, and technology.
Janice Alyosius is a travel and MICE journalist focusing on business travel, destination marketing, aviation and industry policy. She leads editorial content at MICEtalk and also writes for TravTalk, covering global trends, trade developments and key industry conversations. With regular reporting from tourism forums, conventions and on-ground industry events, her work blends news-led analysis with strong industry voices, offering clear context and relevance for travel trade professionals and decision-makers.