#7: Zac Chai, Head of Business Development, Mengtu Travel
In the seventh feature of our Impact10 series, we interacted with Zac Chai, Head of Business Development at Mengtu Travels. With hands-on experience driving product and business growth in one of the leading B2B travel platforms, Zac talked about the evolving role of mapping technology in making the travel ecosystem better. He highlighted the importance of scalable architectures, clean data, and seamless integrations to address industry pain points such as fragmented hotel content, inconsistent pricing, and distribution inefficiencies. This was one of the most insightful discussions we’ve had with a travel leader. Follow the interaction below: Tell us about your experience, your journey in the travel industry. How did you get into it? How has your experience been like and what evolution have you seen? I actually came into the travel industry quite recently. Before joining Mengtu Travel, I was working in a different industry altogether, so this was a completely new experience for me. When I joined, I knew almost nothing about travel tech. But my first encounter with Vervotech at an exhibition changed that- it was like a turning point. I was fascinated by how technology, like a mapping API, can make such a big difference in travel operations. Since then, it’s been a great journey of learning, collaboration, and seeing how technology continues to transform the travel industry every day. Tell us about Mengtu Travel. Mengtu Travel is one of the biggest B2B hotel wholesalers in central China. We connect suppliers and clients across regions and focus on providing reliable and extensive hotel content. Our main goal is to deliver accurate, high-quality data to our partners and improve the overall booking experience through technology. Has there been a measurable impact of integrating Vervotech’s mapping APIs? Yes, absolutely. The impact has been very clear. Since integrating Vervotech’s hotel mapping API, we’ve seen a major reduction in booking fallout and customer service issues that used to occur due to wrong or duplicate mappings. The accuracy of hotel and room data has improved significantly, which has directly improved our operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. It has also allowed us to scale our inventory with more confidence, especially in key destinations like Southeast Asia and Europe. Is there a certain aspect or feature that you really like about it? Yes, Vervotech’s AI-native mapping accuracy really stands out to me. The real-time analysis and the clarity of the dashboards are very impressive; they give us full visibility and confidence in the data. The technology adapts quickly to different situations, and the integration process itself was seamless. Our tech team found it very smooth and straightforward to implement. If you were to summarize the Vervotech impact in one sentence, what would you say? Vervotech has helped us improve data accuracy, reduce booking errors, and scale our inventory with confidence, making it one of the most strategic decisions we’ve made in recent years. Would you like to recommend Vervotech to upcoming online travel businesses? Definitely, yes. I’ve already recommended Vervotech to many of our partners and clients. The quality of their service and the strength of their partner network speak for themselves. For any travel business looking for reliable mapping solutions and seamless integrations, I’d absolutely recommend working with Vervotech. About Mengtu Travel Mengtu is a global provider of hotel and travel vacation booking services. Their services are aimed at B2B clients in the travel and hospitality industry. The company focuses on enhancing the booking experience through innovative technology.
Registrations Open for Travel Connections 2026: Platforms, People, and Algorithms- Who Will Win the Travel Economy?
We have officially announced the second edition of our highly anticipated global travel event, The Travel Connections 2026. The event, designed as an exclusive invitation-only congregation of 250+ C-suite executives, global industry leaders, and pioneering innovators, will convene on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 11:45 AM at the iconic JW Marriott, Juhu, Mumbai. Positioned not as a conference, but as a crucible for industry consensus, this exclusive, invite-only event is set to challenge the operational status quo and chart the strategic roadmap for the next decade of travel. Decoding the New Agents of Travel World Moving past generalized discussions, The Travel Connections 2026 is anchored by the potent theme: ‘Platforms, People & Algorithms: The New Agents of Travel Economy.’ This theme cuts straight to the heart of the industry’s current transformation, exploring how technological scaffolding, human ingenuity, and machine intelligence are synthesizing to create (or dismantle) the next decade of travel experiences. “The travel industry stands at a critical juncture where the lines between technology, human expertise, and data-driven insights are blurring,” said Sanjay Ghare, Co-founder & CEO of Vervotech. “This year, Travel Connections 2026 isn’t a conference for incremental thinking; it’s a strategic forum to debate or explore who truly holds the keys to the travel economy. We are gathering the people who are not just observing this massive shift, but who are actively engineering it,” he added. The core of the day features four signature panels, engineered to spark intense, high-level debate and facilitate one defining conversation about the trajectory of the travel economy. Shri Ashish Shelar, Cabinet Minister of Information Technology & Minister of Cultural Affairs of Maharashtra, will be gracing the event as the honorary chief guest. Among the panelists are globally recognized leaders like Kahraman Yigit, Co-Founder & CEO of Olive Hospitality, Mustafa Alabsi, CEO of Within Earth Holidays, Sercihan Sen, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Peakpoint Global, Sachin Narode, CEO of Xeni, and Camilo Pereira, Director of Juniper Travel Technology. The day’s agenda also features networking sessions that offer opportunities for connection and spotlight innovation with the Travel Connections Launchpad, a dedicated stage for startups, innovators, and emerging technologies. It is specially designed to give promising travel-tech companies a stage to debut, demonstrate, and amplify their innovation or ideas. Whether it is about introducing a product or unveiling the next big idea, the Launchpad connects innovators directly with industry leaders, investors, and media who can take their innovation to the next level, making it one of the major segments of Travel Connections 2026. Registrations for Launchpad are now open. Those interested in showcasing can visit the Travel Connections’ official website to check the Launchpad guidelines and apply. In addition to the Launchpad, Travel Connections also has curated networking sessions in store for its attendees, designed to move beyond casual introductions and directly spark C-suite collaborations, strategic partnerships, and fresh opportunities. The event will conclude with dinner and an engaging evening, allowing the attendees to unwind, consolidate relationships, and finalize strategic takeaways with industry peers. The Travel Connections 2026 is not merely an event; it is a strategic retreat for those charting the course of the global travel and hospitality industry. Attendance is strictly limited and curated to maintain the highest caliber of peer-to-peer engagement. To secure a place at the event, request your invite through their official website- https://www.thetravelconnections.com/
The Phocuswright Conference 2025
We’re Participating in The Phocuswright Conference Did you ever have a question about Vervotech’s mapping technology? If yes, well then here’s your chance to ask directly, as we’re coming to The Phocuswright Conference. November 18-20, 2025 San Diego, California Participants Sanjay Ghare Chief Executive Officer Vijendra Singh VP Business We’re attending The Phocuswright Conference, happening from November 18- 20, 2025, in San Diego, California. The Phocuswright Conference has always been a great platform for us to connect with the most driven professionals, engage in impactful knowledge exchange, and be a part of sessions that inspire interaction, thoughtful questions, feedback, and debate. This year again, we’re looking forward to having a lasting experience. If you’re in attendance, we’d love to connect with you and give you a detailed walkthrough of how our mapping technology: Remove duplicate hotel listings from your portal Distribute hotel content seamlessly to customers Improve your customer’s experience Intelligent Mapping, Smarter Pricing, Better Profits Our trusted expertise and AI-native mapping solutions simplify the complexities of hotel distribution, ensuring clean, accurate, and deduplicated hotel data that enables seamless distribution. The world’s leading travel brands rely on our mapping technology and our fastest-growing travel ecosystem to sell their hotel properties seamlessly. Explore Our Accommodation Mapping Solutions Why Meet Us We are not just a mapping provider. We are your growth partner. We understand your travel business and the challenges you face with hotel and room data duplication. We are here to solve it. We let our powerful AI-driven mapping products do the talking. We really like to talk… …about our mapping technology and how it has helped over 1000+ travel businesses solve their fragmented data issues and improve their overall customer experience. We’re coming up…. …with a new tool that will help online travel businesses capture price drops and turn them into a profit maximization opportunity. We automate and streamline… …accommodation content data to simplify your solution offerings and expand your digital footprint across global markets. We are travel-tech experts… …. with 50+ years of strong industry expertise which helps us understand and deliver innovative technology solutions to our clients and partners. We’re the winners of… …”World’s Best Hotel Mapping Solutions Provider” Award – 2024 by the prestigious World Travel Tech Awards and Most Trusted Partner – 2023″ award by HBX Group. Vervotech in Focus Supplier partners 0 + Booking Portals Powered + Unique Hotel Properties M+ Apartments M+ “Since we started mapping solutions from Vervotech, our day-to-day mapping operations have become simple and much more effective. They are able to provide us the most updated mapping data for all the hotel suppliers that we work with, and they are also very quick to respond to any inquiries.” Lev Koutamonov CTO Reservation.com Trusted By The World’s Most Iconic Travel Companies November 18- 20, 2025 San Diego, California Participants Sanjay Ghare Chief Executive Officer Vijendra Singh VP Business
HeyTrip Accelerates Global Ambition, Solidifying Travel Data Leadership by Partnering with Vervotech
Pune, October 8, 2024 HeyTrip, the digital technology-driven internet travel company and a leading provider of travel resource services, today announced a strategic partnership with Vervotech, a global leader in travel data and mapping technology. This collaboration marks a significant step for HeyTrip in delivering its mission to break the boundary of efficiency and build a robust, interconnected data cloud platform for global travel. Precision and Global Reach The core of this partnership involves HeyTrip integrating Vervotech’s advanced mapping technology across its global hotel inventory. For HeyTrip, this integration immediately enhances data accuracy and deduplication, which are necessary for delivering seamless, one-stop digital solutions. With Vervotech’s highly recognized mapping technology, HeyTrip strengthens its “global travel interconnected data cloud platform,” ensuring that its over 500 team members operate with the highest quality, standardized hotel data. This upgrade directly translates to a more efficient booking experience for their global clientele. For Vervotech, the partnership serves as a major validation of their proprietary mapping engine. Aligning with a prominent, technology-focused company like HeyTrip, which has evolved into an industry leader over 18 years, demonstrates the reliability and scalability of Vervotech’s solutions in managing and simplifying massive volumes of complex global travel data. [HeyTrip Leader Name], [Title, e.g., CEO or Chief Technology Officer] at HeyTrip, commented: “<Quote>” Vijendra Singh, Vice President of Business at Vervotech, added: “We are proud to support HeyTrip, a truly dynamic and forward-thinking organization, in its global growth strategy. HeyTrip’s scale and commitment to digital excellence are impressive. Our mapping technology will empower HeyTrip’s data platform, enabling faster, more confident service delivery worldwide.” About HeyTrip Established in 2007 and headquartered in Guangzhou, HeyTrip is a digital technology-driven internet travel company, providing distribution services for global hotels, cars, and flights. With its strong ability for direct procurement, comprehensive marketing channels, professional system platforms and services, HeyTrip has evolved into the industry’s leading professional provider of travel resources services. About Vervotech Vervotech is one of the leading AI-driven mapping companies offering hotel mapping, room mapping, and hotel-curated content solutions, empowering travel companies worldwide to deliver quality travel data to their customers. Vervotech is a part of Juniper Group, a subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc. (TSX: CSU), one of the world’s largest software companies.
How Tektraveler Unlocked Efficiency and Focus by Partnering with Vervotech for Hotel Mapping
Tektraveler, one of the leading B2B online travel booking systems, needed to overcome one of their industry’s most persistent challenges: hotel data inconsistency. Rather than investing valuable time and resources in managing complex, error-prone mapping processes, Tektraveler chose to partner with Vervotech to streamline their operations. This case study explores how Vervotech’s Hotel Mapping solution empowered Tektraveler to scale faster, optimize resources, and build a trusted foundation for long-term growth. Enter your email to read the case study! Challenges our client faced: Duplicate hotel listings Inconsistent and outdated hotel content Decline in conversions and bookings High API latency Value delivered by Vervotech Automated, API‑driven mapping Continuous data monitoring Standardized, high‑quality hotel content Dedicated 24*7 free customer support Download this case study to find out: Why Tektraveler considered hotel mapping fundamental to their business model. The key reasons behind Tektraveler’s decision to partner with Vervotech over other providers. How Tektraveler achieved greater efficiency and focus by outsourcing mapping. Vervotech’s Room Mapping tool helped us strengthen our brand image, we are able to churn out all the duplicate listings from our portal. Also, we witnessed significant improvement in conversions and customer satisfaction. Hasan Director, Tripjack
Rateloc’s Success with Vervotech’s Mapping Tech: How Rateloc Turned Hotel Data Accuracy into a Competitive Advantage
Success in the travel ecosystem depends on delivering fast, accurate, and seamless booking experiences. For Rateloc, a next-generation hotel booking platform built exclusively for travel agents and agencies, this meant tackling one of the industry’s toughest challenges: maintaining clean, reliable hotel content across multiple suppliers. This case study explores how Rateloc partnered with Vervotech to overcome data chaos, streamline operations, and provide agents with a consistent, high-quality booking experience. Enter your email to read the case study! Challenges our client faced: Duplicate hotel listings Inconsistent and outdated hotel content Decline in conversions and bookings High API latency Value delivered by Vervotech Automated, API‑driven mapping Continuous data monitoring Standardized, high‑quality hotel content Dedicated 24*7 free customer support Download this case study to find out: How Rateloc streamlined content quality How Rateloc reduced time spent in manual data cleanup How Rateloc improved search engine experience How Rateloc increased operational efficiency Vervotech’s Room Mapping tool helped us strengthen our brand image, we are able to churn out all the duplicate listings from our portal. Also, we witnessed significant improvement in conversions and customer satisfaction. Hasan Director, Tripjack
Solving Room Category Inconsistencies Across PMSs with Room Mapping API: A Detailed Guide for Channel Managers
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#6: Zaid Shaikh, CTO, Rateloc
In the sixth of our Impact10 series, we interacted with Zaid Shaikh, CTO of Rateloc. With hands-on experience driving product and business growth in one of the leading B2B travel platforms, Zaid talked about the evolving role of technology in transforming the travel ecosystem. He highlighted the importance of scalable architectures, clean data, and seamless integrations to address industry pain points such as fragmented hotel content, inconsistent pricing, and distribution inefficiencies. Zaid also shared his perspective on how innovation, collaboration, and a customer-first mindset can pave the way for sustainable growth in the travel industry. Needless to say, this was one of the most insightful discussions we’ve had with a technologist in a while. Get in on all his insights: Let’s begin by learning a bit about yourself. You are one of the youngest & most promising leaders that we have come across in the travel-tech space. How did your journey begin? How did you enter this industry? Firstly, I was not always in the travel industry. I started as a software developer at an MNC-backed Startup back in the day. In 2023, I joined Rateloc, and since then, the vision has been very clear: we didn’t want to create another travel website; we wanted to make a platform that feels effortless for clients. And what excites me most about the platform which we have built is the balance which we have managed to achieve. There are a lot of platforms that either have complicated interfaces but good pricing, or they’re easy to use but not very competitive on rates. So, with Rateloc, I genuinely feel we have got the best of both- a simple, intuitive platform with the most competitive rates in the industry. And because of that balance, I think it makes us strong enough to, you know, compete with the biggest players while staying true to our goal, which is making travel both effortless and affordable. So how did you discover Vervotech? Were there certain challenges that you were looking to solve with our mapping tech? Yeah, actually, one of the biggest challenges that we had was the quality of hotel content. Because we work with multiple suppliers, you know that if we must be competitive, we need to get good rates. And due to that, we often used to get duplicates and mismatched data, which made the platform a little bit messy, which went against our vision. Like I said, we wanted an easy and simple platform, so to achieve that balance, we found a solution in Vervotech. And why we chose Vervotech? Because it tackled our pain points, which were duplicate content and inconsistent data that came with the supplier. Their mapping solution gave us a unified, clean, and accurate database of hotels. And for us, it meant that we could keep the platform simple and user-friendly while also scaling with multiple suppliers to stay competitive on price. After the integration, we no longer needed to take care of duplicates and stuff; we could just scale by onboarding multiple suppliers. Has there been a measurable impact of integrating Vervotech’s mapping APIs? Um, the biggest difference I feel has been in data accuracy and scalability- our hotel listings are now very clear. Duplicates are gone. The whole platform feels more reliable for users, and it has also freed us from a lot of manual cleanups, which we used to do. Now, we can focus more on growth, and most importantly, we are able to add more suppliers without worrying about experience breaking down. Another thing we are very sure about now is that the data our customers see on our platform is very reliable and up to date. Is there a certain aspect or feature that you really like about it? I like that the APIs are AI-native, because it’s not just removing duplicates, but it’s also making sure all the details from images to amenities are in place. So that kind of consistency really helps our goal, you know, to keep the platform both easy and competitive. If you were to summarize the Vervotech Impact in one sentence, what would you say? I can say that “Vervotech has empowered Rateloc to scale confidently, and turned our hotel content into something we can fully trust.” It has powered simple booking experiences at competitive rates. Would you like to recommend Vervotech to upcoming online travel businesses? Definitely! In travel, everything depends on trust and usability, and if your content is not clear, you lose trust, and if your interface isn’t simple, you lose customers. Vervotech helps with both. It lets you focus on building growth and delivering value. I feel Vervotech’s mapping technology is the right option for upcoming online travel businesses, and I will recommend it without any hesitation. About Rateloc Rateloc is a leading B2B hotel wholesale platform built for travel agents and professionals who want speed, control, and reliability. With access to 500,000+ hotels and 10,000+ direct contracts, we simplify hotel bookings while keeping prices unbeatable. With Rateloc, you’ll benefit from a vast selection of accommodations ranging from boutique stays to luxury resorts, all at the best possible prices. Whether you’re looking for short-stay city escapes or long-haul destinations, our comprehensive inventory ensures you have the perfect option for every client. From flexible markup tools to multi-currency support and a smart wallet system, Rateloc helps agents maximize margins and save time. Empower your travel business with Rateloc’s user-friendly interface, exclusive offers, and 24/7 support, designed to help you thrive in today’s competitive travel market.
FlyCreative Global Holidays Chooses Vervotech as a Trusted Partner to Enhance Hotel Content with Mapping Tech
Pune, August 25, 2025 FlyCreative Global Holidays, a premier travel and tourism company based in Mumbai, India, today announced a strategic partnership with Vervotech, a leading provider of AI-native accommodation mapping solutions. This partnership between Vervotech & FlyCreative Global Holidays will enable the latter to leverage Vervotech’s award-winning mapping APIs to provide their users with more accurate and standardized hotel & room data. FlyCreative Global Holidays, a division of FlyCreative Online Ltd. with over four decades of industry expertise, is known for its customer-centric approach and end-to-end travel solutions. With Vervotech’s AI mapping platform, FlyCreative Global Holidays aims to streamline its hotel inventory management, eliminate duplicate listings, and enhance the overall booking experience for its customers. Along with that, it will greatly benefit FlyCreative Global Holidays’ operations by ensuring a higher degree of data accuracy and content quality across its domestic and international accommodation offerings. The integration of Vervotech’s mapping APIs will allow FlyCreative Global Holidays to present up-to-date and comprehensive hotel information, including amenities, images, and room descriptions, thereby increasing customer confidence and conversion rates. Following the partnership, Adl Karim, Joint Managing Director at FlyCreative Global Holidays, said, “For us at FlyCreative, a seamless customer experience has always been paramount. This is why this partnership isn’t just about improving accuracy or efficiency; it’s about enhancing and maintaining the trust of our customers by ensuring they have the most reliable information at their fingertips for every trip they plan a trip with us.” Samiksha Deshmukh, Commercial Director, Asia at Vervotech, also expressed her thoughts on this collaborative partnership. She said, “We’re extremely happy to onboard FlyCreative Global Holidays as our partner. We look forward to making hotel data distribution seamless for all their stakeholders.” This partnership cements both companies’ commitment to innovation and customer-focused solutions, furthering their mission to deliver seamless travel experiences across all segments. About FlyCreative Global Holidays FlyCreative Global Holidays, a division of FlyCreative Online Ltd. (formerly known as Creative Tours & Travels India Pvt. Ltd., established in 1979), is a top-tier IATA-accredited travel and tourism company based in Mumbai, India. Known for its reliability and expertise, the company offers end-to-end solutions for domestic and international travel, including curated holiday packages, corporate travel management, and visa services.
#5: Ajay Kesavan, CEO of BiyaheKo.ph
In the fifth episode of our Impact10 series, we got talking with Ajay Kesavan, CEO of BiyaheKo.ph- one of Southeast Asia’s leading B2B travel solutions providers. With over a decade of experience in global travel tech, Ajay talks about its evolution in the past few years, his long-standing appreciation for the people behind Vervotech, and how Vervotech’s mapping technology has played an essential role in improving the accuracy of their travel platform. Here are some insights from our interaction with Ajay: Thanks for joining me today, Ajay. Let’s start with learning a bit about you. Tell us something about yourself- your journey as a technologist and in the travel industry. I began my career in airline sales but was always fascinated by how technology could transform real-world experiences. The travel industry, in particular, intrigued me; it’s a space where user experience is everything, yet it relies on complex backend systems working seamlessly. Over the years, I worked on several digital transformation projects for travel companies in the Philippines, and those experiences eventually brought me to Biyaheko, where I set out to transform the company with new technology. My mission has always been simple: to give travel agents and tour operators in our country world-class tools that enable them to compete and thrive in the digital age. What were the challenges you were facing on your online travel platform? As our hotel inventory grew, we started noticing duplicate listings, inconsistent property information, and mismatched content across suppliers. This not only confused our partner agents but also eroded trust in our platform. Manual clean-ups were eating up a lot of time and resources, and we knew it wasn’t scalable. What led you to choose Vervotech’s mapping solution? I’ve known the people at Vervotech for years, and I’ve always been impressed with their accommodation mapping technology, even before becoming a client. When the challenges started to impact our operations and customer experience, Vervotech was the obvious choice. Their technology wasn’t just accurate; it was built with the scale and intelligence we needed for our growing platform. How was your experience with the implementation process? Surprisingly smooth. We were expecting the integration to take a few months, but Vervotech’s team’s expertise and responsiveness made it quick and painless. They understood our business model and tailored the implementation so we could start seeing results faster. What key improvements have you seen since using Vervotech? The first and most obvious change was the drastic reduction in duplicate and mismatched hotel listings. Our platform’s search results are now cleaner, more reliable, and visually consistent. This has led to fewer support tickets from agents and a noticeable uptick in bookings. Is there any feature or aspect of the product that you find particularly valuable? The continuous content updates are a game-changer. It’s not just about mapping hotels once and forgetting about it, Vervotech keeps our database fresh and accurate without manual intervention, which means our agents always have up-to-date property information. How has your experience been with Vervotech’s customer support team? Exceptional. They’re proactive, not reactive. Any question we raise gets addressed quickly, and they also reach out with suggestions on how we can get even more value from the platform. It’s rare to see that level of commitment after onboarding. If you were to describe Vervotech’s impact in one sentence, what would it be? Vervotech has turned our hotel content from a messy liability into a competitive advantage. Would you recommend Vervotech to others in your industry? Why? Absolutely. In the travel industry, trust is currency, and that starts with accurate content. Vervotech’s mapping solution ensures that what you show your customers is exactly what they get, and that’s priceless for building long-term relationships. About Biyaheko: Biyaheko is the Philippines’ leading B2B online travel and tours solutions provider, offering a comprehensive platform for accredited travel agents. Integrating a wide range of travel products, including flights, ferries, buses, worldwide hotels, tours, and more, Biyaheko provides an easy-to-use, efficient, and effective platform that empowers travel professionals to streamline their operations and achieve business growth.
