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In this interview, Tomas Cochrane, Director of Sales and Marketing at Hummingbird Travel, reveals how this luxury island specialist DMC in the Indian Ocean is revolutionizing the industry through technology and API integration with TravelgateX. With over 25 years of experience, Hummingbird Travel stands as a reference in the sector, offering clients access to competitive rates, exclusive benefits, and a dedicated team for tailor-made itineraries.

Knowing what a Channel Manager is and knowing what their advantages are is essential for everyone working in the travel industry today. Many of us can still remember what the world was like before they made their appearance, when the daily work of tourist agents consisted in trying to manage an infinite number of channels and not dying in the attempt.

Jason Sui, Co-Founder and Senior Vice President of PKFARE, discusses how the collaboration with TravelgateX has helped PKFARE overcome challenges in hotel content integration, accelerate business connections, and drive efficiency in the travel industry. Jason recommends other travel companies to consider partnering with TravelgateX for enhanced innovation and market responsiveness.

The Executive Panel Discussion on AI adoption took place recently, featuring industry experts from various companies. The panel included Daniel Hansens from Slack, Shiyi Pickrell from Expedia, Iñaki Fuentes from Quonversa, and Aroa Fernández from Microsoft, with Silvia Leal moderating the session. The discussion centered around the impact of artificial intelligence on different aspects of our lives, particularly in the workplace and the travel industry. The panel aimed to address concerns and provide insights that would inspire optimism about AI adoption. The theme of the event, "Uncut: now it's personal," emphasized the personalized and transformative potential of AI.