How to Get IATA Accreditation for Travel Business: Options, Steps, IATA Certification Cost

 Every industry has its own regulator – an authority that sets standards and improves cooperation inside. The air travel industry is no exception. IATA stands for International Air Transport Association . Its main goal is to regulate distribution-related activities for airlines and commercial 

How to Choose and Integrate Travel and Expense Management Software

How to Integrate Travel and Expense Management Software: Product Comparison

 Business travel is back — and so are the headaches that come with managing it. Whether your team is heading to conferences, meeting clients, or visiting satellite offices, keeping track of travel bookings, expenses, and reimbursements can quickly become overwhelming. Even for smaller teams, 

Hotel Guest Experience: The Role of Tech in Modern Hospitality

 Guest experience is everything in hospitality. So hotels and vacation rentals go out of their way to make every moment smoother and more enjoyable – and technology is the magic that makes it possible. Or is it? Let’s discuss whether innovations impact the hotel guest experience – and if so, in 

The Good and Bad of Cursor AI Code Editor

 One of the biggest shifts in software development today is the rise of AI coding tools. These tools are helping developers and non-developers write code and launch prototypes and apps faster. Among these tools, Cursor has quickly gained attention as a leading option in the market. In this article, 

Airline Ticketing: Key Functions, Steps, and Players Involved

 Airline ticketing is not as simple as it may seem to passengers. It is a complex process that involves many systems, interactions, and regulations. This article aims to explain how ticketing works, what a ticket is, which accreditations an agency should have in order to issue tickets, and how to 

Cruise Industry, Explained: Top Cruise Line Brands and Market Share

 The cruise industry is currently setting one record after another. In 2024, it served approximately 34.6 million passengers . Moreover, the fleet of CLIA-member cruise lines exceed ed 300 ocean-going vessels in 2024, increasing to 310 by 2025. Travel agents report that cruising is outpacing all 

Human in the Loop in AI Systems

 This article explains the concept of human in the loop (HITL), how it works in the context of AI systems, and its multi-industry use cases. To deepen the perspective, we spoke with Sergii Shelpuk, an AI technology consultant, and Ismail Aslan, a machine learning engineer at AltexSoft, who both 

Merchant of Record in Travel: OTA's Guide to Owning the Payment Flow

 In this article, we break down everything you need to know to operate as a merchant of record in travel, including payment flows, challenges to address, how to choose the right payment service provider,  and more. If you’re considering the MoR route, this is your blueprint. What is MoR? A merchant 

AI Guardrails in Agentic Systems Explained

AI Guardrails in Agentic Systems Explained

 Have you ever asked an AI chatbot a question and gotten a response like, “I can’t help with that” ? If so, you’ve already seen AI guardrails in action . These are built-in safety checks that control what AI systems can and can’t do. For example, imagine an AI travel agent . It can help you book 

Selling Insurance Online: DTC, Aggregators, Bancassurance, Embedded

 From price comparison sites to embedded insurance at checkout, the digital transformation is not only redefining how insurers reach customers but also expanding the market by making products more accessible and tailored to modern consumer behavior. A J.D. Power study found that customer 

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New Distribution Capability (NDC) in Air Travel: Airlines, GDSs, and Impact on the Industry

 Two fundamental needs connect all airlines: revenue and passenger satisfaction. To satisfy customers, carriers seek ways to learn more about their clients and provide a set of additional services like baggage insurance or onboard food. Those services, also called ancillaries, are offered for 

Open Pricing Strategy for Hotel Revenue Management: Concept, Advantages, Tools, and Implementation Steps

 As a hotel revenue manager, one of your key responsibilities is creating a pricing strategy tailored to the property and its market. Many hotels still rely on a fixed pricing strategy that uses a tiered pricing system based on room types. However, this strategy fails to consider the demand and 

How Attribute-Based Shopping Will Change Hotel Booking

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Nobody likes paying for things they don’t need. If something is included in the price but the buyer hasn’t asked for it, it’s a questionable benefit and possibly a detriment. When searching for hotel rooms, parents 

ChatGPT Implementation in Travel: Unleashing the Potential of GPT Models in Real-World Projects

 There's no denying it: ChatGPT, OpenAI's groundbreaking AI, is the talk of the tech world. This impressive Large Language Model is altering the landscape across many sectors, with the travel industry emerging as a prime example of its transformational power. ChatGPT continues to reshape 

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Trip.com: Will the Chinese Giant Push Out Expedia and Booking?

Where do you book travel? It turns out that more than half of us use online travel agencies. But which ones? Well, it depends on where you live. In the US, it’s mostly about Expedia. In Europe, Booking.com rules. In Southeast Asia? Agoda's got you covered. 

But how about China – that little-known country in the far East with a modest population of 1.4 billion? That’s where Trip.com is clearly the winner, dominating over half of the market.

Every year, the air travel industry loses around a billion dollars to payment fraud. This results not only in financial losses but also in damaged passenger trust. However, there is a way forward. Learn how to detect fraud earlier by recognizing common scams and discover best practices to protect both your business and your customers.

Fighting Payment Fraud in Air Travel

Quality and Risk Management in TMC Workflow

Kirill Stati, Managing Director of Travel Tech at AltexSoft, explores how Travel Management Companies manage quality and risk. From booking checks and RPA-powered automation to disruption response and travel analytics, discover how modern tech is reshaping corporate travel operations for safety, efficiency, and compliance.

Hilton’s Playbook Adopt, Perfect, Scale, Repeat

For decades, Hilton has been the backdrop for countless iconic movie scenes. Why? Because the brand has become a household name, instantly recognizable the world over. 
But its impact goes far beyond the silver screen. Always on the lookout for new ideas, Hilton was quick to jump on innovations introduced by others, polish them up, and scale them to global success. Let’s look at how Hilton Hotels & Resorts has been benefiting from this for over a century.

Managing Stakeholders in Software Development: From Chaos to Collaboration

Tired of last-minute stakeholder surprises derailing your projects? In this video, we break down how to turn stakeholder chaos into smooth collaboration. Learn how to identify and analyze stakeholders, build effective communication strategies, manage expectations, and handle conflicts before they escalate. Perfect for business analysts, PMs, and anyone leading cross-functional teams.

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