Amadeus Impact Entrepreneurship Community
A collaborative space connecting startups and SMEs building a more sustainable and inclusive travel ecosystem.
What is the Amadeus Impact Entrepreneurship Community about?
This community is a global platform for travel and tourism entrepreneurs focused on generating positive social and environmental change.
Fully founded by Amadeus, the community is designed to foster collaboration, exchange of knowledge, and business growth.
In this community, members can
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Learn: Access to key trends, knowledge through masterclasses and expert's talks
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Connect: Curated networking opportunities among community members
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Grow: Opportunities to get support from Amadeus experts and mentors
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Shine: Visibility opportunities in the community Newsletter through Amadeus channels
Who should apply?
Welcoming impact‑driven entrepreneurs from all over the world
The Community is for travel and tourism entrepreneurs who have participated in an Amadeus initiative for impact entrepreneurs like Travel4Impact, an initiative sponsored by Amadeus like the Social Entrepreneurs in Tourism, UN Tourism Social Innovation Challenge or have received a formal invitation from Amadeus Impact entrepreneurship team.
Founder / Co-founder
CEO
C-Level roles
Travel
Tourism
Travel tech
Your business must address social or environmental challenges.
Businesses addressing challenges related to accessibility in travel, overtourism, decarbonization and safety & security will be given special attention in 2026
Developing an innovative solution which drives positive impact is a good to have
Proven traction in the market (being operating with buying customers)
At least 2 people working in the business including 1 full time
Ideally operating for more than 2 years
International: with a good command of english
Collaborative: willing to share and learn from peers
Online connection: sufficient bandwidth to allow microphone and camera on
Live and on demand masterclasses
Digital Marketing and Artificial Intelligence delivered by Amadeus experts.
Networking opportunities
Join us at leading industry events such as FITUR, ITB, and WTM, as well as two annual virtual networking sessions, to connect with like-minded entrepreneurs and explore synergies.
Visibility opportunities
Speaking opportunity at Amadeus Synergize Virtual Summit, South Summit Madrid.
Expert support and mentoring
Since 2024, Amadeus volunteers helped impact entrepreneurs from this community tackle their most pressing business challenges.
FAQs about Amadeus Impact Entrepreneurship Community
Impact entrepreneurs are people who lead small businesses that seek to generate positive social and environmental impact in travel and tourism as an integral part of their business model, alongside financial success. Impact entrepreneurs solve not only customer problems but also societal and environmental challenges through their business.
The Amadeus Impact entrepreneurship Community is fully funded by Amadeus and is free for its members.
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