Yanolja Announces Strategic AI Partnership with Google Cloud to Transform the Travel Industry

Yanolja, a global leader in travel technology, is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Google Cloud. Through this partnership, Yanolja will elevate its travel-specific generative AI services to create more personalized experiences for travelers and enhance operational efficiency for its enterprise business customers. As part of its broader growth strategy, this collaboration will further accelerate the company's mission to revolutionize the global travel industry through AI technology based on its own proprietary data and infrastructure. As part of the agreement, Yanolja will integrate Google Cloud's cutting-edge AI infrastructure—including generative AI, training, and inference tools—into its platform. By combining Google Cloud's AI capabilities with Yanolja's extensive travel data, the company is shaping the future of hyper-personalized travel experiences for travelers and automated operations for travel enterprises worldwide. Junyoung Lee, Chief Technology Officer at Yanolja Group, commented: Yanolja will rapidly advance the enhancement of its innovative AI technology for global travelers and travel enterprises through its partnership with Google Cloud. Karan Bajwa, President of Google Cloud Asia-Pacific, added: Google Cloud's robust infrastructure and AI-driven solutions are empowering leaders across the global travel and leisure industry. We're excited to partner with Yanolja, combining our cutting-edge technology with their deep data expertise and vertical AI, to drive transformative innovation within the global travel market. By leveraging Google Cloud's secure and scalable infrastructure, Yanolja will further enhance its AI services to improve the end-to-end traveler experience while streamlining operations and driving revenue for travel enterprises. Additionally, Yanolja continues to refine its AI-driven enterprise solutions, automating operational processes such as auto check-in/check-out via cloud-based kiosks. The company is also piloting proof-of-concept (POC) initiatives to streamline customer support operations, including automated ticketing triage and AI-powered customer communications. With Google Cloud's AI infrastructure, Yanolja can further improve the accuracy of these services, significantly boosting operational efficiency. Yanolja has made significant gains in enhancing its AI-driven travel services. From the early stages of travel planning, including real-time room availability and dynamic pricing, through in-trip conveniences like AI-powered concierge services and automated check-in/check-out kiosks, Yanolja aims to deliver hyper-personalized travel experiences while developing new and innovative case studies for the industry. Yanolja's global footprint and robust data infrastructure connects 1.33 million hotels and travel enterprises in 206 countries, with over 20,000 travel sales channels, such as online booking platforms and tour operators. Through partnerships with top innovators like Google Cloud, Yanolja is accelerating its transformation of the travel industry and demonstrating its global market position as a leading technology provider for the travel ecosystem.

Yanolja Collaborates with OpenAI to Accelerate AI Adoption in the Global Travel Industry

Yanolja, a global travel technology company, announced its participation in Open AI's global launch of its Operator research preview. This announcement marks another major step forward in Yanolja's mission to revolutionize the global travel industry with travel-specific generative AI services based on its own proprietary data and infrastructure. Operator is an AI agent developed by OpenAI that can go to the web to perform tasks such as inputting, clicking, and scrolling, managing travel bookings and online shopping in a web browser. Operator helps users complete travel bookings and shop online within a browser, and is able to click, scroll and type on its own. Initially launched in the U.S. in January, Operator's research preview has now expanded to more global markets. Yanolja plans to support the enhancement of its services with insights gained from travel-related cases collected during the research preview phase. Through our extensive data related to travel, our generative AI can deliver hyper-personalized experiences throughout every stage of a user's travel journey, enhancing satisfaction and loyalty, said Jeff Kim, CEO at Yanolja Cloud. Additionally, our AI technology will streamline customer service and automate operational processes for travel enterprises, leading to increased efficiency and convenience. We're committed to accelerating the era of fully automated, personal and AI-driven total travel services, and look forward to our collaboration with OpenAI on enhancing the future of travel. Yanolja has been rapidly advancing the development of its AI capabilities. From the initial planning stages, it helps users automatically generate travel itineraries tailored to individual preferences and match the real-time inventory data such as room availability or dynamic price. During the trip, its AI services offer conveniences such as auto check-in/check-out with cloud-based kiosks, AI concierge services, and local restaurant recommendations, etc. As one of the fastest-growing global travel technology companies, Yanolja has achieved remarkable growth, reaching total transaction volume of $19.8 billion in 2024 with 186% growth rate, while operating in 206 countries and connecting 1.33 million hotels with over 20,000 travel sales channels like online booking platforms or tour operators. This reflects its expanding global footprint and technological leadership. Through collaborations with global AI leaders, Yanolja continues to drive digital transformation in travel, shaping the future of automated and intelligent travel experiences for both users and travel enterprises worldwide.

Yanolja to Make Its Mark at the World Economic Forum

Yanolja, the global travel tech powerhouse led by CEO Su-jin Lee, has announced its participation in the prestigious World Economic Forum (WEF), also known as Davos Forum, taking place in Davos, Switzerland, from January 20 to January 24. At the forum, Yanolja seeks to forge stronger ties with global corporations and national governments, showcasing its pioneering vision for AI-driven innovation in the travel industry. By doing so, the company aims to further solidify its reputation as a global leader in travel technology. A key highlight of Yanolja's participation is Jongyoon Kim, CEO of Yanolja Cloud, joining the panel for the official session “Bridging Borders: Travel and Tourism's Role in Building Trust,” held at Saudi House on January 21. Kim will spotlight Yanolja's vertical AI solutions and share real-world examples of innovation across the travel industry, including accommodations, transportation, and leisure. Yanolja has built an extensive global network, seamlessly connecting over 1.33 million business partners in 206 countries through more than 17,000 distribution channels. By empowering local travel businesses to scale globally, Yanolja ensures quick, seamless connections between travel businesses and travelers worldwide. Utilizing its unique, proprietary travel data and vertical AI technology, Yanolja provides personalized services to travelers, increasing accessibility while contributing to the efficient and eco-friendly operation of travel services. Since launching its vertical AI solutions, Yanolja has experienced remarkable growth, with its cumulative total transaction value for the first three quarters of last year surpassing KRW 19 trillion, a 2.8-fold increase year-over-year. In addition, Yanolja's proprietary AI technology and its growth potential have garnered widespread recognition at home and abroad, earning accolades such as Stevie Awards and Korea AI Awards. With its debut at Davos Forum, Yanolja is poised to enhance its global leadership further and continue to expand its presence in international markets through greater involvement in global events. Building on the connections made at the forum, Yanolja plans to collaborate with global leaders to explore the future of travel industry and continue driving transformative innovation in the industry. Jongyoon Kim, CEO of Yanolja Cloud, shared his excitement: “It is a profound honor to present Yanolja's vertical AI technology and our global vision at Davos Forum. As a global leader in travel tech, we remain committed to fostering the travel industry's sustainable growth and innovation while fulfilling our role as a global pioneer.”

Yanolja Cloud Appoints Francesco Deledda as CEO of Go Global Travel

Yanolja Cloud, a global AI-powered travel solutions provider, has appointed Francesco Deledda as the new CEO of its transaction solution member company, Go Global Travel (GGT). Francesco Deledda, an Italian national, brings nearly three decades of extensive experience in global hotel booking solutions and travel technology across Europe and major international markets. His distinguished career includes executive roles at leading travel companies such as OLYMPIA VIAGGI, OLYMPIA EUROPE, and PARSEC SL, where he led successful business expansions, revenue growth, and mergers and acquisitions. Recognizing Deledda's exceptional industry expertise and leadership, Yanolja Cloud has positioned him to spearhead GGT's global business network expansion and drive sustainable growth. Notably, during his tenure as GGT's Chief Business Officer (CBO), Deledda orchestrated a swift post-pandemic business recovery and achieved a remarkable performance. His strategic vision is expected to further accelerate GGT's global business growth trajectory. A Yanolja Cloud representative commented, “Francesco Deledda's appointment marks an important growth momentum for Go Global Travel to further advance its global market presence and accelerate the expansion of Yanolja's B2B solution-driven global connectivity. We anticipate that his wealth of experience and expertise will maximize synergies across our affiliates and continuously lead innovation in travel technology.”