AltexSoft | TravelTech, AI & Software Engineering

AltexSoft is an AI-powered software engineering and technology consulting firm trusted as a partner in business transformation and product development.

On this channel we share our technology reviews and explainer videos about product management, artificial intelligence, travel technology, data engineering and more.

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AltexSoft | TravelTech, AI & Software Engineering

What is a fare basis code, and how does it help airlines manage fares and booking classes?

14 hours ago | [YT] | 3

AltexSoft | TravelTech, AI & Software Engineering

Catch up on the latest travel news:

🔹 Perk raises $300M to expand its vision of business travel as a broader spend management platform

www.altexsoft.com/travel-industry-news/perk-raises…

🔹 Priceline adds Claude to Penny as travel assistants evolve from chat interfaces into autonomous booking agents

www.altexsoft.com/travel-industry-news/priceline-a…

🔹 Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky plans a dedicated AI lab as travel platforms push beyond traditional chatbots

www.altexsoft.com/travel-industry-news/chesky-plan…

🔹 Juniper acquires Deem as Travelport sharpens its focus on core travel technology infrastructure

www.altexsoft.com/travel-industry-news/juniper-buy…

🔹 Wizz Air warns UK travelers to expect longer airport queues as Europe’s EES border system ramps up

www.altexsoft.com/travel-industry-news/wizz-air-wa…

🔹 IHG joins ChatGPT as hotel search moves closer to booking directly inside AI-powered experiences

www.altexsoft.com/travel-industry-news/ihg-joins-c…

More travel industry news here:

www.altexsoft.com/travel-industry-news/

2 days ago | [YT] | 8

AltexSoft | TravelTech, AI & Software Engineering

Why do so many software projects slow down because of miscommunication rather than technology?
In this video, we explore why design documents are one of the most underrated tools in engineering, what makes an effective design doc, and how strong documentation helps teams align, reduce costly mistakes, and build better software.

2 days ago | [YT] | 4

AltexSoft | TravelTech, AI & Software Engineering

What is a consortium, and how does it benefit businesses in industries like travel?

3 days ago | [YT] | 6

AltexSoft | TravelTech, AI & Software Engineering

Ever been told "I can't help with that" by an AI? You've already met guardrails, the safety systems that decide what AI can say, do, and act on. As AI shifts from answering questions to taking real actions like booking flights or moving money, these invisible boundaries are becoming critical infrastructure for trustworthy AI.

This article breaks down:

🔹 What guardrails actually are
🔹 Why they matter (think hallucinations, bias, privacy, and security threats)
🔹 How they work across an agent's workflow
🔹 The different types you can layer together for protection
🔹 The tools for building them, plus practical best practices

www.altexsoft.com/blog/ai-guardrails/

4 days ago | [YT] | 8

AltexSoft | TravelTech, AI & Software Engineering

Why are flight aggregators becoming one of the most important players in modern airline distribution?
In this video, Alex Medovoi explores how NDC is reshaping air retailing, why travel agencies are turning to flight aggregators, and what investors should evaluate when assessing opportunities in this fast growing segment of travel technology.

4 days ago | [YT] | 3

AltexSoft | TravelTech, AI & Software Engineering

Catch up on the latest travel news:

🔹 Google’s AI Mode is turning travel searches into full trip-planning requests, changing how travelers discover and book experiences
www.altexsoft.com/travel-industry-news/google-ai-m…


🔹 SITA integrates Occam AI to help airlines reduce disruption costs and respond faster to delays
www.altexsoft.com/travel-industry-news/sita-adds-o…


🔹 US airport security and infrastructure gaps could put up to $8B in tourism revenue at risk ahead of the World Cup
www.altexsoft.com/travel-industry-news/dhs-airport…


🔹 Accor begins a leadership transition process, giving the hospitality giant two years to select its next CEO
www.altexsoft.com/travel-industry-news/accor-ceo-e…


🔹 Europe eases EES border checks after Dover congestion highlights the risk of summer travel disruptions
www.altexsoft.com/travel-industry-news/europe-ease…


🔹 Puerto Rico’s $8.2B tourism boom is fueling economic growth while raising concerns about housing affordability
www.altexsoft.com/travel-industry-news/puerto-rico…

More travel industry news here:
www.altexsoft.com/travel-industry-news/

5 days ago | [YT] | 7

AltexSoft | TravelTech, AI & Software Engineering

What is an expert system, and how does it replicate human expertise in software?

5 days ago | [YT] | 7

AltexSoft | TravelTech, AI & Software Engineering

Why do 95% of AI initiatives fail to deliver meaningful ROI?
In this video, we explore why most AI projects stay stuck as isolated pilots, how to identify workflows worth automating, and what organizations must do before adding AI if they want real business impact instead of another proof of concept.

6 days ago | [YT] | 2

AltexSoft | TravelTech, AI & Software Engineering

How will agentic AI reshape hotel distribution? In this article, we explore whether AI agents, LLM providers, OTAs, and emerging protocols like MCP and UCP will redefine how travelers discover, book, and pay for stays, and what hotels should do to prepare. www.altexsoft.com/blog/agentic-ai-vs-ota-hospitali…

6 days ago | [YT] | 15