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Travel Daily News
4 days ago
- Business
- Travel Daily News
TPConnects: AI Integration to transform travel technology platforms
TPConnects integrates AI-powered Trip Captain into Astra and Iris platforms, transforming travel planning with conversational tools, automation, and multi-language support. DUBAI – TPConnects Technologies, a leading IATA-certified global travel aggregation and distribution technology company, announced the ongoing integration of its advanced AI capabilities into its industry-leading Astra and Iris platforms, marking a significant step forward in intelligent travel technology. The TPConnects conversational AI agent, Trip Captain, combines natural language processing, travel information, and deep learning capabilities to bring frictionless experience in travel planning and management. The conversational AI agent will enable airlines and travel sellers to plan and modify customer journeys through natural conversation in their preferred language. The system's ability to manage the best available offers, process real-time travel data, and provide rich media information makes it a comprehensive solution for the benefit of both leisure and business travellers. By integrating Trip Captain into our platforms, we are not only enhancing the travel planning experience but also delivering tangible efficiency gains for our partners. Automated workflows and intelligent query handling reduce manual intervention, cut response times, and help serve more travellers with greater accuracy. These improvements drive down operational costs and free up valuable time, enabling greater efficiency. 'The travel industry is ready for the next evolution in technology,' said Praveen Kumar, Chief Technology Officer at TPConnects Technologies. 'By integrating advanced AI capabilities into our Astra and Iris platforms, we're not just adding features and automating existing processes. We're fundamentally transforming how these systems understand and respond to traveller needs. By reimagining the entire travel planning experience for airlines and travel sellers, we are making it more intuitive, more personalized, and more responsive to real-world changes.' Key features of the conversational AI agent include: Natural language processing for intuitive interaction Simplified queries for freedom from cryptic commands Comprehensive offer management for contextual recommendations Reshop made easy for better customer service Rich media integration for enhanced decision-making Multi-language support for global accessibility Deep learning capabilities for continuous improvement Future updates will include voice-driven booking capabilities, further enhancing the system's accessibility and ease of use. Trip Captain will be rolled out gradually across the Astra and Iris platforms, with initial features becoming available in H2 2025. Voice-driven capabilities and additional enhancements are planned for subsequent releases.
Travel Daily News
14-05-2025
- Business
- Travel Daily News
Riyadh Air partners with TPConnects
Riyadh Air partners with TPConnects' Iris platform to enhance global NDC distribution, enabling dynamic offers and seamless booking capabilities. DUBAI and RIYADH – Riyadh Air, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's new digitally native airline, is partnering with TPConnects Technologies to bring its unique NDC content and servicing capabilities on the Iris aggregator platform. Riyadh Air utilizes fully native offer and order technology to deliver a modern retailing experience. This collaboration enhances the distribution capabilities for the Kingdom's newest airline, while expanding TPConnects' robust airline partnerships. TPConnects Technologies is one of the leading aggregators, with a worldwide customer footprint for Iris. Travel agencies using Iris can access Riyadh Air's content alongside traditional EDIFACT, LCC, and other NDC content through a single interface. Iris enables seamless shopping and servicing of air content and ensures that travel sellers can offer the best available fares and products to their clients. 'Riyadh Air is committed to redefining air travel, and our approach to offer and order management is a key part of that vision,' said Vincent Coste, Chief Commercial Officer, Riyadh Air . 'By working with TPConnects and utilizing the Iris platform, we're expanding our reach while ensuring travel sellers can provide customers with truly personalized and dynamic travel experiences.' The integration delivers several advantages to travel sellers: Access to all fare families and ancillaries Dynamic offer creation with real-time pricing Seamless booking and servicing capabilities 'We are thrilled to be working with Riyadh Air on this exciting partnership,' said Giuseppe Candela, VP – Global Sales at TPConnects Technologies. 'Riyadh Air's innovative approach to offer and order management is truly groundbreaking, and we are confident that the Iris platform will enhance revenue potential while delivering greater flexibility and choice for both, the airline and travel sellers.' This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Riyadh Air's journey to establish itself as a world-class airline while advancing TPConnects' mission to transform airline distribution through innovative technology solutions. TPConnects Technologies is an IATA-certified, global travel content aggregation and distribution technology company. Through twin flagship products – Astra for Airlines (NDC API Gateway and B2B Portal Solutions), and Iris for Travel Sellers (An Aggregator Platform) – TPConnects delivers modern air retailing capabilities that drive technological innovation while helping travel industry players increase revenue, streamline operations, and enhance customer experience. TPConnects is granted Airline Retailing Maturity status under the IATA ARMi programme and has received IATA Financial Gateway (IFG) Certification, underscoring the company's position as a leader in travel retailing innovation.
Trade Arabia
13-05-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
TPConnects offers Riyadh Air's NDC content globally
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia's new digitally native airline, is partnering with TPConnects Technologies to integrate its NDC content and servicing capabilities on the Iris aggregator platform. The partnership enhances Riyadh Air's distribution capabilities and expands TPConnects' airline partnerships. Iris, a leading aggregator, allows travel agencies to access Riyadh Air's content alongside traditional EDIFACT, LCC, and other NDC content through a single interface. The integration offers travel sellers access to all fare families and ancillaries, dynamic offer creation with real-time pricing, and seamless booking and servicing capabilities. "Riyadh Air is committed to redefining air travel, and our approach to offer and order management is a key part of that vision," said Vincent Coste, Chief Commercial Officer, Riyadh Air . "By working with TPConnects and utilizing the Iris platform, we're expanding our reach while ensuring travel sellers can provide customers with truly personalized and dynamic travel experiences." "We are thrilled to be working with Riyadh Air on this exciting partnership," said Giuseppe Candela, VP – Global Sales at TPConnects Technologies. "Riyadh Air's innovative approach to offer and order management is truly groundbreaking, and we are confident that the Iris platform will enhance revenue potential while delivering greater flexibility and choice for both, the airline and travel sellers." -TradeArabia News Service
Zawya
13-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
TPConnects brings Riyadh Air's NDC content to travel sellers globally
Dubai and Riyadh – Riyadh Air, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's new digitally native airline, is partnering with TPConnects Technologies to bring its unique NDC content and servicing capabilities on the Iris aggregator platform. Riyadh Air utilizes fully native offer and order technology to deliver a modern retailing experience. This collaboration enhances the distribution capabilities for the Kingdom's newest airline, while expanding TPConnects' robust airline partnerships. TPConnects Technologies is one of the leading aggregators, with a worldwide customer footprint for Iris. Travel agencies using Iris can access Riyadh Air's content alongside traditional EDIFACT, LCC, and other NDC content through a single interface. Iris enables seamless shopping and servicing of air content and ensures that travel sellers can offer the best available fares and products to their clients. "Riyadh Air is committed to redefining air travel, and our approach to offer and order management is a key part of that vision," said Vincent Coste, Chief Commercial Officer, Riyadh Air . "By working with TPConnects and utilizing the Iris platform, we're expanding our reach while ensuring travel sellers can provide customers with truly personalized and dynamic travel experiences." The integration delivers several advantages to travel sellers: Access to all fare families and ancillaries Dynamic offer creation with real-time pricing Seamless booking and servicing capabilities "We are thrilled to be working with Riyadh Air on this exciting partnership," said Giuseppe Candela, VP – Global Sales at TPConnects Technologies. "Riyadh Air's innovative approach to offer and order management is truly groundbreaking, and we are confident that the Iris platform will enhance revenue potential while delivering greater flexibility and choice for both, the airline and travel sellers." This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Riyadh Air's journey to establish itself as a world-class airline while advancing TPConnects' mission to transform airline distribution through innovative technology solutions. About Riyadh Air Riyadh Air is a new world-class airline owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF). The airline is set to launch operations in 2025, connecting Riyadh to more than 100 destinations around the world. Riyadh Air is committed to providing exceptional service, innovative technology, and a truly unforgettable travel experience. About TPConnects TPConnects Technologies is an IATA-certified, global travel content aggregation and distribution technology company. Through twin flagship products – Astra for Airlines (NDC API Gateway and B2B Portal Solutions), and Iris for Travel Sellers (An Aggregator Platform) – TPConnects delivers modern air retailing capabilities that drive technological innovation while helping travel industry players increase revenue, streamline operations, and enhance customer experience. TPConnects is granted Airline Retailing Maturity status under the IATA ARMi programme and has received IATA Financial Gateway (IFG) Certification, underscoring the company's position as a leader in travel retailing innovation. For more information about TPConnects, please visit Follow TPConnects on LinkedIn for company information and career postings. For media inquiries, please contact: marketing@ TPConnects Technologies 27th Floor, The Baygate Tower, Al Mustaqbal St, Business Bay, Dubai sales@
Zawya
03-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
TPConnects announces a strategic partnership with GO7 for Iris customers
TPConnects will be providing access to an additional 50+ airlines to its travel partners, alongside its existing direct NDC, LCC, airline PSS and GDS connections. London & Dubai — TPConnects, an IATA-certified global travel aggregator and an airline distribution and retailing technology company announced a partnership with GO7, a pioneering platform in airline connectivity. This strategic partnership will enable TPConnects' Iris customers in leisure and corporate to access content of over 50 airlines, enhancing their ability to provide competitive and comprehensive travel solutions to their customers through GO7's Network, especially for the African region. TPConnects' Iris aggregates airline content from multiple sources, including NDC, GDS and LCC. By incorporating GO7's extensive airline content, TPConnects can offer its customers access to a wider range of airlines, once those airlines have activated their connection with TPConnects. Eric Dumas, Chief Executive Officer o f TPConnects Technologies, stated: "This collaboration marks a significant milestone for TPConnects. By bringing GO7's airline content into our Iris aggregator solution, we empower travel sellers with more choices and greater control over their offerings. We hope this will bring significant value to our Seller customers in both the leisure and corporate world. This collaboration aligns with our goal to provide the best content to customers.' Peer Winter, Chief Distribution Officer of GO7 stated: "We're excited to have TPConnects join the GO7 Network. Now, airlines in our network can easily connect to TPConnects with just a click, making it simpler to expand into new markets. TPConnects customers will also benefit from a wider range of airline options. Together with TPConnects, we want to make travel booking smoother for everyone and help airlines improve their distribution strategy.' About GO7 GO7 represents a new approach to travel technology, united by a core belief to give control back to airlines. Our integrated solutions cover OMS, Distribution, and Retail, featuring a flexible architecture that effortlessly adapts to airlines' requirements. Our technology, complemented by our Airline Operator Certificate, our IATA Clearing House Membership and our Worldwide IATA BSP Membership, WorldTicket by GO7 is uniquely equipped to offer a holistic and channel-agnostic approach to airline distribution. With over 200 airlines leveraging GO7, our foundations are proven, empowering airlines with flexibility and control. For more details, visit GO7. About TPConnects TPConnects Technologies is an IATA-certified, global travel content aggregation and distribution technology company. TPConnects provides modern air retailing products that transform content distribution for airlines and travel sellers, through swift, seamless and smart solutions. TPConnects helps travel industry players streamline their operations, increase revenues, and enhance the customer experience. TPConnects is granted Airline Retailing Maturity status under International Air Transport Association (IATA) Airline Retailing Maturity (ARM) programme. TPConnects has also received the IATA Financial Gateway (IFG) Certification. For more information about TPConnects, please visit Follow TPConnects on LinkedIn for company information and career postings. For media inquiries, please contact: marketing@
