BANGKOK, Oct. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Amadeus, the leading provider of travel technology solutions, recently hosted a special hackathon in Bangkok focused on simplifying traveler experiences, enhancing personalized services, and improving travel operations.
Leading travel players from the Asia Pacific region leveraged at least one Amadeus Self-Service API alongside Google Cloud's AI offerings such as Google Gemini Models and Agent Engine on Vertex AI, and Agent Development Kit (ADK), as well as a host of optional tools*. The theme of the event was to reimagine the search, book, and service experience for travelers, focusing on travel shopping and reservations with agentic AI as the primary technology framework.
Teams included AsiaOneClick, PKFARE, CIT, Clear Trip, Richmond Tours, Golden Destinations, House of Travel, MakeMyTrip.com, Shindai/BCDTravel, Trip.com, and Travel Cue.
Ideas ranged from improvements to corporate travel by better predicting travel disruptions, AI powered personalized trip planning for those on tight budgets, and booking flows featuring AI generated imagery depicting the traveler at various stages of their journey.
The top teams, selected based upon a number of criteria including quality of their pitch, were chosen by a panel of judges from Amadeus and Google. The winners included:
- Winner - Trip.com (Click & Go - Your personalized travel assistant)
- 1st Runner up - ClearTrip (MyTravel.ai - Personalized Inspiration)
- 2nd Runner up - Richmond Travels (RABBIT - Easy Business Travel Assistance)
- Hackers' Favorite - AsiaOneClick (FareSmart AI - Autonomous Search Agent)
"We are thrilled that our work in agentic AI has been recognized with the Amadeus Trav-Tech Hackathon award. This win is a testament to our team's commitment to excellence as we continuously enhance the customer journey at Trip.com and look to pioneer the next generation of travel technology through our unique capabilities. We look forward to working with partners across the industry to advance these innovations for travelers worldwide," says Trip.com Flight Business CTO, Coco Shu.
"At Amadeus, we aim to improve journeys for travelers globally, and hosting hackathons supports this goal. We appreciate the participation of travel agencies from throughout Asia Pacific and look forward to future collaboration. Amadeus congratulates all of the talented people who contributed to the success of this hackathon and looks forward to seeing the solutions that were dreamed up at the event put into real world use to transform the experience of travel for the better," says Jerome Daniel, SVP R&D - Head of Search, Travel Shopping and Reservation.
*Optional tools included Langgraph, CrewAI, AutoGen, Python agents
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Amadeus hosts travel hackathon to boost innovation with agentic AI
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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- TORRAS, the minimalist innovation brand known for blending expressive aesthetics with engineering precision, announces its first-ever global artist collaboration: TORRAS × GAWX — GUARDIAN of Your Creativity. This collection brings the concept of "guardianship" into everyday creation—turning a phone case into a vessel that records, captures, and protects each spark of inspiration.
Launching worldwide on December 20th, the series reflects TORRAS's commitment to empowering creativity through protection, design, and emotional connection.
Guardian of Creative Expression — Where Expressive Art Meets Minimalist Engineering Featuring Gawx
Gawx is a visual artist and filmmaker whose work blends bold pop-surreal illustration with high-end photography and cinematic storytelling.
Recognized for his distinctive creative voice, Gawx is a 2025 IMI Award Winner and RØDE Creator of the Year 2024. As a rising figure in contemporary visual culture, he brings a unique sense of emotion, authenticity, and imagination to the collaboration.
In GUARDIAN, Gawx transforms TORRAS's signature Ostand Q3 Air into a creative canvas. Each case becomes an extension of his artistic world— vibrant, emotional, and alive—wrapped within TORRAS's ultra-light, military-grade protection.
"Just like my dog guards me day and night — this case guards your phone, and your creativity." — Gawx Art
DUALITY — Two Lives, Two Dogs, One Guardian
The heart of the TORRAS × Gawx collaboration is DUALITY, a paired design concept inspired by the contrast between Day and Night—two creative lives unfolding in parallel, each shaped by different rhythms of inspiration.
Yet in both worlds, one value remains constant: Every creator deserves a Guardian.
DAY — Quiet Sparks, Gentle Inspiration
At sunrise, a calm, reflective boy walks with his loyal dog by his side. Together they embrace the quiet beauty of the morning.
He observes the world slowly awakening, capturing the subtle, fragile sparks of inspiration that often go unnoticed.
With its steady Ostand structure, TORRAS supports him like a silent guardian— helping him record the soft moments that shape his creativity.
NIGHT — Neon Motion, Bold Expression
Across the city under neon lights, a confident girl moves through the vibrant energy of the night.
Her energetic dog watches closely as she captures fast-moving fragments of light, emotion, and motion.
Her creativity thrives in chaos — and TORRAS protects her phone with unwavering strength, allowing her to seize every vivid moment without hesitation.
GUARDIAN — Protecting Your Creativity, Your Stories, Your Life
In two worlds, with two creators and their loyal companions, one truth remains: every spark of inspiration deserves to be guarded. The GUARDIAN collection turns TORRAS into the protector of your creativity—safeguarding your device, your ideas, and the moments you choose to capture. Featuring Gawx's original artwork across the case, packaging, collectible stickers, and the 360° magnetic Ostand—unfolding like a portal into each story—GUARDIAN seamlessly merges artistic expression with purposeful protection. This collaboration marks a new chapter where a phone case becomes more than defense; it becomes a companion that follows your rhythm, elevates your craft, and honors every creator, dreamer, and storyteller who finds meaning in life's fleeting moments. Record it. Capture it. Let TORRAS guard it.
Exclusive First-Launch Promotion
To celebrate the December release, TORRAS announces a limited early-bird offer:
Shop at: https://bit.ly/3L14XJn
- Theme: Guardian of Your Creativity
- Collection: TORRAS × GAWX Limited Edition
- Launch Date: December 20th
- Retail Price: $79.99
- Launch Offer: 10% OFF on any purchase during the first five days following launch!
- Promotion period: December 20th – December 25th
Holiday & Winter Colorways Join the Lineup
Completing the seasonal lineup, TORRAS introduces additional winter designs for the Q3 Air series:
Christmas Edition — Christmas Tree Green
A festive refresh featuring decorative sticker elements — stars, bells, and snowmen — turning your phone into a playful tree of creativity.
Winter Colors:
- Aurora Purple — calm yet powerful, inspired by winter twilight skies.
- Neon Sunset — pink and orange horizons captured in motion, full of freedom and warmth.
- Each colorway continues TORRAS's philosophy: to help people discover beauty in motion and create more with less.
About TORRAS
Founded in 2012, TORRAS is a global technology and lifestyle brand dedicated to minimalist innovation. Guided by the philosophy "Born to Create," TORRAS designs user-centered products that transform everyday moments into acts of creativity — blending protection, performance, and art into a seamless experience.
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- TORRAS, the minimalist innovation brand known for blending expressive aesthetics with engineering precision, announces its first-ever global artist collaboration: TORRAS × GAWX — GUARDIAN of Your Creativity. This collection brings the concept of "guardianship" into everyday creation—turning a phone case into a vessel that records, captures, and protects each spark of inspiration.
Launching worldwide on December 20th, the series reflects TORRAS's commitment to empowering creativity through protection, design, and emotional connection.
Guardian of Creative Expression — Where Expressive Art Meets Minimalist Engineering Featuring Gawx
Gawx is a visual artist and filmmaker whose work blends bold pop-surreal illustration with high-end photography and cinematic storytelling.
Recognized for his distinctive creative voice, Gawx is a 2025 IMI Award Winner and RØDE Creator of the Year 2024. As a rising figure in contemporary visual culture, he brings a unique sense of emotion, authenticity, and imagination to the collaboration.
In GUARDIAN, Gawx transforms TORRAS's signature Ostand Q3 Air into a creative canvas. Each case becomes an extension of his artistic world— vibrant, emotional, and alive—wrapped within TORRAS's ultra-light, military-grade protection.
"Just like my dog guards me day and night — this case guards your phone, and your creativity." — Gawx Art
DUALITY — Two Lives, Two Dogs, One Guardian
The heart of the TORRAS × Gawx collaboration is DUALITY, a paired design concept inspired by the contrast between Day and Night—two creative lives unfolding in parallel, each shaped by different rhythms of inspiration.
Yet in both worlds, one value remains constant: Every creator deserves a Guardian.
DAY — Quiet Sparks, Gentle Inspiration
At sunrise, a calm, reflective boy walks with his loyal dog by his side. Together they embrace the quiet beauty of the morning.
He observes the world slowly awakening, capturing the subtle, fragile sparks of inspiration that often go unnoticed.
With its steady Ostand structure, TORRAS supports him like a silent guardian— helping him record the soft moments that shape his creativity.
NIGHT — Neon Motion, Bold Expression
Across the city under neon lights, a confident girl moves through the vibrant energy of the night.
Her energetic dog watches closely as she captures fast-moving fragments of light, emotion, and motion.
Her creativity thrives in chaos — and TORRAS protects her phone with unwavering strength, allowing her to seize every vivid moment without hesitation.
GUARDIAN — Protecting Your Creativity, Your Stories, Your Life
In two worlds, with two creators and their loyal companions, one truth remains: every spark of inspiration deserves to be guarded. The GUARDIAN collection turns TORRAS into the protector of your creativity—safeguarding your device, your ideas, and the moments you choose to capture. Featuring Gawx's original artwork across the case, packaging, collectible stickers, and the 360° magnetic Ostand—unfolding like a portal into each story—GUARDIAN seamlessly merges artistic expression with purposeful protection. This collaboration marks a new chapter where a phone case becomes more than defense; it becomes a companion that follows your rhythm, elevates your craft, and honors every creator, dreamer, and storyteller who finds meaning in life's fleeting moments. Record it. Capture it. Let TORRAS guard it.
Exclusive First-Launch Promotion
To celebrate the December release, TORRAS announces a limited early-bird offer:
Shop at: https://bit.ly/3L14XJn
- Theme: Guardian of Your Creativity
- Collection: TORRAS × GAWX Limited Edition
- Launch Date: December 20th
- Retail Price: $79.99
- Launch Offer: 10% OFF on any purchase during the first five days following launch!
- Promotion period: December 20th – December 25th
Holiday & Winter Colorways Join the Lineup
Completing the seasonal lineup, TORRAS introduces additional winter designs for the Q3 Air series:
Christmas Edition — Christmas Tree Green
A festive refresh featuring decorative sticker elements — stars, bells, and snowmen — turning your phone into a playful tree of creativity.
Winter Colors:
- Aurora Purple — calm yet powerful, inspired by winter twilight skies.
- Neon Sunset — pink and orange horizons captured in motion, full of freedom and warmth.
- Each colorway continues TORRAS's philosophy: to help people discover beauty in motion and create more with less.
About TORRAS
Founded in 2012, TORRAS is a global technology and lifestyle brand dedicated to minimalist innovation. Guided by the philosophy "Born to Create," TORRAS designs user-centered products that transform everyday moments into acts of creativity — blending protection, performance, and art into a seamless experience.
** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **
TORRAS Teams up With Artist GAWX to Launch "Guardian of Your Creativity" Collection Worldwide
TORRAS Teams up With Artist GAWX to Launch "Guardian of Your Creativity" Collection Worldwide
