Turkey’s Solustiq has emerged as the nation’s first vertical AI company dedicated to the global travel and tourism industry. With its base in Edirne and additional offices in Istanbul and Dubai, Solustiq aims to fill a significant technological gap by developing AI infrastructure tailored specifically for the travel sector. Despite being a major contributor to the global economy, generating over $11 trillion in GDP and employing 10% of the workforce, the travel and tourism industry has lagged in technological modernization. While the spotlight often shines on generic AI models, Solustiq is part of a new wave focusing on “vertical AI,” creating bespoke solutions designed to meet the unique demands and data requirements of specific industries.
Solustiq’s approach diverges from traditional single-product SaaS strategies by offering a suite of AI-native products that address various components of the travel technology stack. Their offerings include DataGreat, an AI-driven market intelligence tool with over 38 modules for competitive analysis in travel and hospitality; SkilledAgents, a no-code platform for building AI agents for tasks like booking and customer service; VibePy, which accelerates internal product development through AI-generated FastAPI backends; and Vuln0x, an autonomous AI platform providing cybersecurity for travel clients handling sensitive personal information. Each product leverages specialized training data and integrates with industry protocols such as OCTO and TURSAB.
Solustiq’s concepts are not just theoretical; they are actively tested and validated through its sister company, Safaryar Holidays. This TURSAB-licensed B2B hotel wholesaler and destination management company uses Solustiq’s tools in real-world applications across Europe, the Gulf, and Central Asia. This practical application provides valuable feedback, which many B2B SaaS companies take years to gather. Additionally, Solustiq operates numerous travel-related domains, including iconic sites like hagiasophia.com and galatatower.com, which serve as channels for AI-generated travel insights.
According to Alper Tekin, Founder and CEO of Solustiq, three major trends signal 2026 as a pivotal year for vertical AI in the travel sector. The first is the disruption of legacy GDS oligopolies by emerging AI-native infrastructure providers. Secondly, the economics of custom software have shifted, enabling even small and mid-sized agencies to afford AI solutions. Lastly, regulatory changes in the EU and Turkey, including Turkey’s Cybersecurity Law 7545, are pushing for modernization that legacy systems cannot accommodate. Tekin emphasizes that the travel industry faces a choice between adopting industry-specific vertical AI or relying on more generic horizontal AI solutions.
Solustiq, formally known as Solustiq Yazılım ve Yapay Zeka Teknolojileri A.Ş., was founded by Alper Tekin, who also manages a TURSAB-licensed B2B travel operation through Safaryar Holidays. The company continues to build and expand its portfolio of AI products to better serve the travel industry, which remains in dire need of technological advancement.
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