Hotel Room Types Explained: Full Guide for Guests and Industry Professionals

 Hotel room types may seem straightforward, but there’s actually a lot more to them than meets the eye. Do you really know the difference between King and Queen, Superior and Deluxe, or Connected and Adjacent rooms? The hotel room is the core of guest experience and hotel revenue, so understanding 

ONE Order by IATA: A Look at Progress and Roadblocks

 In May 2025, Finnair CEO Turkka Kuusisto booked a flight from Helsinki to London Heathrow on Finnair.com—Finland’s largest eCommerce store. But this wasn’t a usual booking. Mr. Kuusisto created the world’s first "Native Order." One small click for man, one giant leap for the airline retailing. To 

The Good and Bad of n8n Workflow Automation Platform

 Businesses are all about being more efficient and doing more with less time and resources. One way they’re achieving this is by applying workflow automation software to the repetitive, time-consuming tasks, from customer support to reporting. Among the many options available, n8n has gained 

How Corporate Online Booking Tools (OBTs) Work—and Where They Go Wrong

 Online booking tools sit at the heart of modern corporate travel programs . For travel managers and Travel Management Companies (TMCs) , understanding how these tools are built—and what sets them apart—is essential to driving adoption, ensuring compliance, and delivering value. This guide takes a 

Hotel Channel Managers: Key Providers and How to Choose a Channel Manager

 As a hotelier, you must understand that the only way to attract modern travelers is to focus on online sales across numerous travel markets, not just your own website. And that’s a lot of manual, time-consuming work for one person. How to make inventory distribution smooth and stress-free? With 

Parametric Insurance in Travel: Game Changer or Passing Fad?

 Parametric insurance is reshaping the landscape of travel risk management by offering fast, transparent, and automated coverage based on predefined parameters. Let’s explore this concept in depth and compare its role in the travel industry to traditional insurance. If you need a bigger picture, we 

NDC Challenges for Airlines: Why It Takes Them So Long to Transform

 In our previous article, we reviewed the key challenges travel resellers face when moving to NDC, or New Distribution Capability. This time, we’ve flipped the lens to airlines—and asked industry experts why, 13 years after IATA launched NDC, the program’s main beneficiaries—the carriers—still 

Workflow Automation Software for AI Agents Hands On Experience

Workflow Automation Software for AI Agents: Hands-On Experience

 Workflow automation isn’t new. Businesses have been using it for years to handle repetitive tasks and improve efficiency. But with the rise of AI, large language models (LLMs) , and autonomous agents, we’re seeing a new evolution: agentic workflow automation. In this article, we’ll share our 

Generative AI in Travel: A Measured Look at the Tourism Industry in the AI Era

 You land in Lisbon, your outdoor walking tour is rained out – and suddenly, your phone suggests indoor museums, cozy cafes, and local concerts that match your interests. It's seamless, personalized, and supposedly powered by generative AI . But how much of this is real innovation, and how much is 

NDC Flight Aggregator Ecosystem: Key Airline API Platforms and Their Integrations

 In our article on flight aggregators, we outlined their expanding role in modern air distribution and shared guidance for travel resellers on selecting intermediaries for NDC and non-NDC content. Building on that, AltexSoft has compiled a datasheet summarizing leading NDC aggregators and their 

Hotel Revenue Management: Solutions, Best Practices, Revenue Manager’s Role

 Travel trends shift overnight, conferences get canceled, and weather forecasts change plans. Hotels that thrive aren’t guessing – they’re leveraging advanced revenue management strategies to stay profitable, optimize pricing, and convert uncertainty into opportunity. This article explores the key 

EBITDAR in Travel: Are Rent Costs That Critical?

 Is EBITDA, the go-to metric for assessing profitability, misleading investors in the travel industry? Unlike EBITDAR, it ignores the massive impact of lease obligations—something that can significantly distort the operational efficiency of airlines and hotels. In this post, we compare EBITDA and 

Agent Agent A A Protocol Explained Improving Multi Agent Interactions

Agent2Agent (A2A) Protocol Explained: Improving Multi-Agent Interactions

 AI agents are increasingly becoming integral in complex task automation, but communication between them remains a challenge. The Agent2Agent (A2A) protocol aims to bridge the collaboration gap. In this article, we’ll break down how A2A works, why it matters, where it’s already being tested in the 

Mid-Office and Back-Office Systems in Travel: What’s Broken and What’s Next

 For decades, m id-office and back-office software has been running business operations for travel management companies (TMCs) , online travel agencies (OTAs) , and other resellers . In this article, we’ll break down how legacy systems work, what’s holding them back, and how modern platforms are 

Aviation Technology Providers Landscape

 In 2018, the team at AltexSoft created the first version of the Travel Technology Providers Landscape. Through the years, this infographic grew to include over 1500 companies in 13 categories from aviation and hospitality technology companies to business travel providers, OTAs, travel payment 

AI For Project Management Use Cases Barriers

AI For Project Management: Use Cases & Barriers

 While AI won’t replace project managers —yet—it can significantly support project management tasks in various ways. When used right, AI tools can help you forecast resource gaps, flag potential risks before they become real problems, and even adjust workloads in real time. The challenge isn’t 

Model Context Protocol MCP Explained With Examples

Model Context Protocol (MCP) Explained With Examples

 Large language models (LLMs) are, while powerful on their own, limited to generating text, images, and other outputs. To expand their capabilities—whether for searching the web, sending an email, or updating a database —they need to connect with external tools and services. Until now, integrating 

Language Models, Explained: How GPT and Other Models Work

 Since 2020, when GPT-3 took Silicon Valley by storm, large language models (LLMs) have transcended mere computational tools to become digital collaborators, creative partners, and even, at times, surprisingly convincing conversationalists. As the world marvels at their capabilities, it is crucial 

Extended Stay Hotels and Chains: Market Overview

 As travel habits shift toward longer stays, hospitality providers respond with tailored offerings to meet the growing demand. Let’s take a closer look at the global extended stay hotel market, explore how it’s shaping up, and consider whether this trend is here to stay. What is an extended stay 

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 

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AI Reasoning Explained: End of "Chat" Models

Take a deep dive into the "internal monologue" of AI as it learns to think before it speaks. Discover how machines now unspool their own reasoning, navigate complex logic, and correct their own mistakes to solve problems once thought impossible.

Airbnb’s $200M Product Pivot: Reinvention or Overreach?

Airbnb once promised stays like a local – not a hotel guest. Now it’s adding services, experiences, and – yes, hotels.
So what exactly is Airbnb trying to be now? Is it evolving—or quietly turning into the very thing it once disrupted? And most importantly, will these moves unlock a new growth engine — or risk breaking the one that made the company successful?

Hidden Reason Travel Giants Are Buying Fintechs

Alex Medovoi, Founder and CEO of AltexSoft, discusses what tech startups can bring to the table, and see if there’s any investment potential in this space.

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Hotel Room Types Explained: Full Guide for Guests and Industry Professionals

Mid-Office and Back-Office Systems in Travel: What’s Broken and What’s Next