OTA Platform: How to Choose a White Label Solution, and When to Go Custom

 White-label solutions make building an online travel agency or OTA extremely easy and fast. You can establish your presence on the web in no time — and with minimal upfront cost. The simplicity of the launch attracts even non-travel players: Over the past two years, a number of financial 

Turnover Ratio, Return Rate, Shrinkage, and Other Inventory KPIs to Manage Your Stock

 Inventory management always involves deciding on further actions: Which items should you replenish? When? In what quantity? To answer these and other questions, you can rely on your gut feeling, ask the astrologist – or scrutinize the related metrics and make your decisions based on data. Spoiler: 

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Agile Project Management: Best Practices and Methodologies

 As defined by Gartner, project management is “the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities to meet the project requirements.” Project management is an integral part of software engineering processes, along with business analysis, requirement specification, 

Personalization in Hospitality: Stages, Key Elements, and Industry Examples

 The 2023 State of Personalization report by Twilio, a cloud-based communication platform, shows that 56 percent of consumers will likely become repeat buyers after a personalization experience. The numbers are even higher in younger generations: 59 percent for Millennials and 60 percent for 

Supply Chain Management (SCM) Software, Process, and Roles

 The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated to us how vulnerable supply chains can be and how important it is to manage them closely. In this article, we’ll talk about supply chain management, discuss its key components, and explore some recognized software tools that can increase your efficiency and 

Order Management Software (OMS): Streamlining Sales and Fulfillment

 Any business wants its customers to be happy and stay loyal to the brand. But customer satisfaction is influenced by an intricate combination of factors, including price, product quality, level of service – and also speed and accuracy of order fulfillment. If you don’t deliver on time or send the 

The Good and the Bad of the Elasticsearch Search and Analytics Engine

 What if we told you that one of the world's most powerful search and analytics engines started with the humble goal of organizing a culinary enthusiast's growing list of recipes? Shay Banon navigated job searches in a cozy London apartment while his wife honed her culinary skills at Le Cordon 

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Travel Analytics: Data Sources, Use Cases, and Real-Life Examples

 In the continuously changing travel industry, data-driven insights are revolutionizing decision-making processes. Beyond its fundamental role in elevating customer experience, travel analytics has a valuable impact on revenue growth and cultivating a competitive edge. This article explores the 

Revenue Streams: Overview, Types, and Examples

 In fiscal year 2023, Walmart had $611.3 billion in revenue, topping the Fortune Global 500 list for the 10th consecutive year. Want to know where such a bundle of money came from? Read on. Revenue – or money generated by a company’s business activities – is one of the most important measurements 

Prompt Engineering: The Guide to Mastering the Art of Talking to AI

 In the world of machine learning, there's a well-known saying, “An ML model is only as good as the training data you feed it with.” It points out the critical role that data quality plays in the outcomes you get from these algorithms. This idea is also important when working with Generative AI 

Sentiment Analysis: Types, Tools, and Use Cases

 People’s desire to engage with businesses and the overall brand perception depend heavily on public opinion. According to a survey by Podium, 93 percent of consumers say that online reviews influence their buying decisions. Users may not give you a chance once they’ve read a few bad reviews. They 

Serverless Security: Building Robust and Resilient Applications in a Cloud-Native Environment

 This is a guest article by Srushti Shah from Middleware.io Serverless security has become a significant player in the B2B tech landscape. The market statistics speak for themselves: From a value of USD 1.4 billion in 2021, the serverless security market is projected to surge to USD 5.1 billion by 

Travel Subscription as a Business Model

 The concept of subscriptions has been around for centuries, originally as the means of delivering fresh dairy products, groceries, and newspapers to your doorstep – and gradually working its way into other industries. Today, its penetration is enormous. A whopping 98 percent of respondents to a 

Data Lake Explained: A Comprehensive Guide to Its Architecture and Use Cases

 In 2010, a transformative concept took root in the realm of data storage and analytics — a data lake. The term was coined by James Dixon, Back-End Java, Data, and Business Intelligence Engineer, and it started a new era in how organizations could store, manage, and analyze their data. Data lakes 

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Product Management Software: 20 Best Tools for Task Management, Planning, and Mind Maps

 In the realm of product management software, numerous options are available, each offering its own unique advantages. Your decision should be guided by both personal preferences and business requirements. This article will explore top tools for task management, roadmapping, OKRs, and mind maps. By 

Incoterms® Rules and Their Role in International Trade Explained

 International trade, a complicated and undertaking venture, can become costly if you don’t really understand the rules and essential terminology of the game – no matter whether you are an exporter, an importer, a freight forwarder, or another logistics provider. The same for everyone, generally 

B2B Travel Platform For Corporate Travel Management

 A well-structured B2B travel platform is no longer just a nice-to-have. It has become an integral tool, ensuring traveler comfort, cost-effective, and efficient operations. This guide probes the specifics of building a custom B2B travel booking platform particularly tailored for corporate travel. 

How to Write API Documentation: Best Practices and Examples

 APIs make the world go round. Developers and other professionals use APIs almost daily. Working with them, by some estimates, 10+ hours a week, for researching, googling for support, studying reviews, and rummaging around in the documentation. How clear, easy, useful, and supported your API is 

Virtual Credit Cards in Travel: How to Secure B2B Payments Between OTAs and Suppliers

 A study by Juniper Research revealed that the value of virtual card spending will hit $6.8 trillion in 2026, a 370 percent increase from 2021. About 71 percent of this volume will come from B2B financial interactions, including those done in travel. This article explores the benefits virtual cards 

Functional Requirements in Software Development: Types and Best Practices

 In software development, requirements play a crucial role of a project’s North Star, guiding the entire process toward the final goal, so it’s important to understand those requirements and document them properly. In this post, we explore the concept of functional requirements, their types, and 

The Good and the Bad of Apache Spark Big Data Processing

 To some, the word Apache may bring images of Native American tribes celebrated for their tenacity and adaptability. On the other hand, the term spark often brings to mind a tiny particle that, despite its size, can start an enormous fire. These seemingly unrelated terms unite within the sphere of 

AI Image Generation Explained: Techniques, Applications, and Limitations

 Imagine walking through an art exhibition at the renowned Gagosian Gallery, where paintings seem to be a blend of surrealism and lifelike accuracy. One piece catches your eye: It depicts a child with wind-tossed hair staring at the viewer, evoking the feel of the Victorian era through its coloring 

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AltexSoft to Participate in ReBuild Ukraine 2025 in Warsaw

Alex Medovoi, Founder and CEO of AltexSoft, discusses how aggregators are transforming flight bookings, the growth opportunities they present for airlines and travel resellers, and what you should consider before investing in an air aggregation startup.

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Why AI In Business Doesn’t Pay Off (Yet)

Are you sure you’re not wasting time with AI? A recent MIT study kicked up a lot of dust because it found that 95 percent of businesses see no real return on their AI investments. It’s an impressive number, worthy of a critical look. But even with all the debate, the core question still stands: Are you one of them?

Corporate Travel Payments: What Really Works

Corporate travel payments are still full of inefficiencies, hidden risks, and outdated processes. In this video, we break down why personal cards create major problems, what smarter options exist and how they work. You’ll learn which solutions actually simplify reconciliation, speed up reimbursement, reduce fraud, and modernize corporate travel programs.

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