Developing AI Travel Agents Hands On Experience

Developing AI Travel Agents: Hands-On Experience

 Almost one in five millennials use generative AI to plan their trips, and many of them make bookings based on the machine’s suggestions. The increased adoption of artificial intelligence in travel pushed our engineers to the idea of building an LLM-fueled travel assistant during an internal GenAI 

Navigating the NDC Landscape: Guide to Flight Aggregators

 If you sell air but don’t offer NDC content yet, you may lose out to competitors as more and more airlines offer better deals and a range of ancillaries through NDC channels. Get started by figuring out what NDC content provider suits you better. We have scoured dozens of websites, studied 

Overtourism and Strategies to Address It

 Overtourism is a hot topic these days, and for good reason. As travel rises to pre-pandemic levels, some of the world’s most iconic spots feel the pressure from the greater number of visitors. Governments impose bans and raise tourist taxes, locals unite to protest – but that doesn’t seem to help. 

Demystifying AI Agents: Where Are We Now, Really?

 As AI capabilities have advanced, our vocabulary has struggled to keep pace. Until recently, AI assistants have described chatbots and voice‑activated helpers that respond to direct user queries, such as “call mom,” “how tall is Lady Gaga?” or “launch Spotify.” Today, new terms have entered the 

AI Coding and Best Tools Compared

 Over the past few years, AI-driven coding software has evolved from experimental helpers into essential parts of the developer’s toolkit. While human expertise remains critical, AI now plays a much more active role in writing, reviewing, and optimizing code. Sam Babic, the Chief Technical Adviser 

Data Orchestration: How to Automate Data Pipelines

 Data doesn’t move itself. It needs instructions like what to do, when to do it, and what to wait for. Without that, you end up with operations that break, reports that pull incomplete numbers, and teams that don’t trust the information they’re given. This is where data orchestration comes in. It 

Top Metrics to Monitor for Optimal Application Performance in 2025

 This is a guest article by Srushti Vachhrajani
Application Performance Monitoring (APM) has gained considerable importance in 2025 due to the continued growth of a complex digital environment and heightened user demands. With applications catering to global commerce, innovation, and communication, 

Demystifying AI in Travel: Hottest Cases and Flops of the Adoption

 Artificial intelligence is often touted as a game-changer – including in the travel industry. However, despite the buzz, its adoption is still in the early stages. While many travel companies are beginning to experiment with AI, it’s still far from being widespread across the sector. So in this 

Developing Travel Booking Engines: Hands-on Experience

 Our years of experience in building booking engines led us to create a set of essential components to help our partners accelerate their development. These foundational pieces take around six months of work hours to complete and handle the capabilities every booking engine requires. This article 

Bed banks 101: Understanding Wholesaler Role in Hotel and Travel Distribution

 This article is designed for those entering the travel space. Whether you want to learn how bed banks operate, understand how they fit into the hospitality ecosystem, or explore new opportunities in the distribution chain, you'll find insights into their role in travel sales. What are bed banks? 

Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG): How to Make LLMs Smarter and Adjust to Your Tasks

 Large language models (LLMs) are like ultimate know-it-alls, ready to chat about any topic you throw their way—whether it’s unsolved mysteries in physics, top-notch sushi recipes, or advanced guitar techniques. But here’s the catch: Their confidence doesn’t always equal accuracy. LLMs can base 

Travel and Booking APIs for Online Travel and Tourism Service Providers

 A study by Expedia Group and Luth Research found that the average traveler views 141 travel-related pages before booking – American travelers browse even more, averaging 277 pages. When it comes to booking, 51 percent choose an OTA, primarily for the convenience of comparing options and prices in 

The Good and Bad of Keras Deep Learning API

 Every time you use generative AI tools, rely on recommendation systems, interact with AI-powered chatbots , or use tools that translate languages in real-time, deep learning models work behind the scenes to make these experiences possible. These models power everything from image recognition to 

Data Profiling Process, Examples, and Techniques: A Practical Guide

 Imagine receiving a carton of apples, only to find that all but three are rotten. Gross, right? Luckily, it’s easy to spot a bad apple – you can see it, cut it open, and immediately know it doesn’t belong in your strudel. Now take data. In most cases, you can’t just glance at a dataset and 

Travel Technology Providers Landscape INFOGRAPHIC

Travel Technology Providers Landscape

 Back in 2011, Scott Brinker, a marketing technology analyst, unveiled his first version of the Marketing Technology Landscape Supergraphic with about 150 companies. In 2020, the Supergraphic contained about 8,000 companies. The Supergraphic has become “a desk companion” of every marketer out 

PERT Chart: What It Is and How to Make One with Examples and Templates

 PERT charts can be a handy tool for organizing and managing projects. When should you use them and what’s the right way to make them? Let’s find out. What is a PERT chart? A PERT chart , also known as a PERT diagram , is a project management tool that helps plan and visualize the tasks involved in 

Rack Rates, BAR, Discounts, and More: A Guide to Hotel Prices

 Wondering about the maze of hotel rates — from the government to AAA, consortia, and industry rates — and how they are calculated? This article breaks down every type of hotel rate: base, discounted, negotiated rates, and others. The guide provides insights to help you seamlessly navigate hotel 

How to Plan Cloud Migration Strategy Calculate its ROI

How to Plan Cloud Migration Strategy & Calculate Its ROI

 Cloud migration isn’t just an IT project and is not as simple as flipping a switch. It’s a core business decision that requires tons of resources, careful planning, and ongoing management. To ensure success, companies must have a solid strategy in place and calculate the ROI of this transition. 

How to Start a Vacation Rental Management Company: Business Plan and Success Guide

 While the pandemic severely pummeled the entire hospitality industry, it gave a simultaneous boost to short-term rentals, making them one of the main travel trends. Although the demand for vacation rentals is projected to return to the pre-pandemic levels, many people keep investing in STRs for 

Hospitality Industry: Sectors, Markets, and Trends

 Our overview covers key aspects of hospitality, such as market size, employment figures, main sectors, and major trends influencing the industry. What is hospitali ty? Hospitality, in its broadest sense, refers to welcoming, accommodating, entertaining, and feeding travelers and local customers. 

Hotel Amenities: How to Choose, Track, and Manage

 Selecting hotel amenities involves finding the perfect balance: too few amenities may compromise your hotel's brand and disappoint guests, while too many can strain your budget and complicate operations. In this post, we discuss how to find the ideal mix that resonates with the guests and delivers 

How to Conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT): Process, Checklist, and Examples

 To find bugs and logical mistakes in the software, it is essential to engage in quality assurance activities. However, QA testing won’t tell you if the product is aligned with business objectives and can perform required tasks in real-world scenarios. So, to verify the development team is building 

AltexSoft and Kharkiv IT Cluster to Equip 65 Schools with Digital Labs in the Region

AltexSoft Lands The Financial Times List of the Americas’ 300 Fastest Growing Companies 2025

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.

Alex Medovoi, founder and CEO of AltexSoft, talks about AI and GenAI in travel. Is the new AI rush a real deal, or will it inflate a new bubble about to burst?

The Real AI in Travel Startups

Amex GBT’s Adaptation Story: Change or Die

While American Express didn’t invent the concept of prepaid notes, they revolutionized the industry by leveraging their sheer scale. They issued so many cheques that they became widely accepted – at banks, hotels, and stores across the globe. This innovation, along with the peace of mind it offered travelers, laid the foundation for modern travel payment methods like digital wallets and corporate cards.

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Developing AI Travel Agents: Hands-On Experience

Data Profiling Process, Examples, and Techniques: A Practical Guide