Smoke Testing 101: Best Practices and Examples

 Before diving into complex testing, it's crucial to ensure that the basics work. That's where smoke testing comes in – a quick, high-level check of the most essential features. Let’s explore what smoke testing is, when to use it, and why it’s integral to the software development process. What is 

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 

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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 

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

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How Attribute-Based Shopping Will Change Hotel Booking

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

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

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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.

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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. 
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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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