The airline industry’s transition to New Distribution Capability (NDC) has reached a critical juncture, with major carriers like American Airlines taking bold steps to shift their content exclusively to direct booking channels. A year ago in April 2023, American...
Introduction A robust data management strategy is a competitive necessity in today’s travel industry. This blog explores how travel companies’ data management strategies are evolving, moving from basic data warehousing to more sophisticated data management...
Why is Data So Important For AI to Work? There is no question that AI in general, and generative AI (GenAI) specifically, are having a moment. Ironically, while most of the current excitement is focused on generative AI, the overall field of AI has made significant...
By Mat Orrego, CEO of Cornerstone Information Systems As we embark on another year in our dynamic industry, it’s exciting to see how Cornerstone and the broader travel industry have adapted and innovated in response to the latest trends and challenges. Looking...
You Can’t Help Them If You Can’t Find Them: The critical role of travel data for Duty of Care An unexpected turn of events led me to tack on an overnight stay in LA to a recent trip from Denver to Miami. I made the change directly with the airline and booked my hotel...
The holiday season is the biggest peak time for travel of the year and presents both challenges and opportunities for our industry. Last year’s increased travel disruptions, marked by numerous flight cancellations and delays, highlighted the necessity for robust...
