Solustiq: Revolutionizing the Travel Industry with Vertical AI Solutions
Solustiq, a Turkey-based software and artificial intelligence company, has positioned itself as the first vertical AI company in the global travel and tourism industry. With offices in Edirne, Istanbul, and Dubai, Solustiq aims to address the specific needs of the travel sector, which contributes over $11 trillion to global GDP and employs millions of workers worldwide. Unlike generic AI solutions, Solustiq focuses on building AI products tailored to the unique workflows, data structures, and regulations of the travel industry.
The company's approach involves offering a portfolio of AI-native products that target different layers of the travel technology stack. These products include DataGreat, a market intelligence platform for competitive research in travel and hospitality; SkilledAgents, a platform for travel agencies to build AI agents for booking and customer service; VibePy, an AI code generation engine for accelerating product development; and Vuln0x, an AI platform for cybersecurity testing in the travel sector. Each product is designed to address specific pain points in the industry while leveraging domain-specific training data and industry-standard protocols.
Solustiq's vertical AI strategy is backed by real-world implementation through its sister operation, Safaryar Holidays, a TURSAB-licensed B2B hotel wholesaler and destination management company. Safaryar's agency partners across Europe, the Gulf region, and Central Asia use Solustiq's tools daily, providing valuable feedback for product development. Additionally, Solustiq operates a portfolio of travel-related domains that serve as content and distribution channels for AI-generated travel intelligence.
According to Solustiq's Founder and CEO, Alper Tekin, three key factors make 2026 the inflection point for vertical AI in travel. These include the challenge to legacy GDS providers, the affordability of AI solutions for small and mid-sized travel agencies, and regulatory changes that require modernization of travel infrastructure. Solustiq believes that the travel industry should choose between vertical AI built by industry experts or horizontal AI developed by those less familiar with the sector.
Solustiq, headquartered in Edirne, Turkey, with operations in Istanbul and Dubai, offers a range of AI products tailored to the travel and tourism industry. With a focus on vertical AI, the company aims to address the specific needs of the sector and provide innovative solutions for travel agencies, hotels, and other industry players.