Solustiq, a Turkish software and artificial intelligence firm, has positioned itself as the nation’s first vertical AI company designed specifically for the global travel and tourism industry. With its headquarters in Edirne and offices in Istanbul and Dubai, Solustiq focuses on constructing the much-needed AI infrastructure for the world’s largest service sector. The travel and tourism industry, which injects over $11 trillion into global GDP and employs one in ten workers worldwide, has lagged in technological modernization. Solustiq joins a rising number of “vertical AI” companies, aiming to provide industry-specific AI solutions that cater to the unique workflows, data structures, and regulatory needs of a single sector.
Solustiq’s approach diverges from conventional single-product SaaS models. Instead, the company offers a suite of AI-native products targeting different aspects of the travel technology stack. These include DataGreat, an AI market intelligence platform with over 38 specialized modules for competitive research; SkilledAgents, a no-code platform for travel agencies to create AI agents for tasks like booking and customer service; VibePy, an AI code generation engine for internal product development; and Vuln0x, an AI penetration testing platform for enhancing cybersecurity in the travel and hospitality sectors. All these products are built on a common foundation of domain-specific training data and industry-standard protocol integrations, addressing distinct pain points in the travel value chain.
Solustiq’s vertical AI strategy is already in action through its sister company, Safaryar Holidays, a TURSAB-licensed B2B hotel wholesaler based in Istanbul. This partnership serves as both a customer and a testing ground for Solustiq’s platform, providing real-world feedback that is valuable for refining its offerings. Additionally, Solustiq manages over 90 travel-related domains, utilizing them as channels for distributing AI-generated travel intelligence.
According to Alper Tekin, Founder and CEO of Solustiq, three key factors make 2026 a crucial year for the adoption of vertical AI in the travel sector. The first is the disruption of legacy GDS oligopolies like Amadeus, Sabre, and Travelport by emerging AI-native infrastructure providers. Second, the cost dynamics are shifting, allowing smaller travel agencies to access AI agents at SaaS pricing. Lastly, regulatory changes in the EU and Turkey, such as Turkey’s Cybersecurity Law 7545, are pushing for infrastructure modernization, which legacy systems struggle to meet. Tekin emphasizes the choice facing the travel industry: adopting vertical AI developed by industry insiders versus horizontal AI from external developers.
Solustiq, officially known as Solustiq Yazılım ve Yapay Zeka Teknolojileri A.Ş., was founded by Alper Tekin. The company is dedicated to creating AI-native software tailored for the global travel and tourism market. With its portfolio of products like DataGreat, SkilledAgents, VibePy, and Vuln0x, Solustiq seeks to revolutionize the technological landscape of this vital industry.
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