Ivan Imana

Ivan Imana

Ivan Imana, Chief Information Officer at World Travel, Inc., leads transformative technology strategies that elevate customer experience and operational efficiency. With over 25 years in the travel industry, Ivan is a recognized innovator—earning honors like the CIO 100 Award, Concur Innovation Award, CIO of the Year from SIM, and a spot on Constellation’s BT150, which celebrates top global executives driving business transformation. A published author and active advisor, Ivan blends deep technical insight with a passion for empowering teams. Outside of work, he enjoys racing cars, riding motorcycles, surfing, and relaxing in Hawaii.

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AI Hallucinations, Agentic AI, and the Business Imperative for Governance

By Ivan Imana on May 18, 2026 11:49 AM

As artificial intelligence becomes embedded in core business services, many organizations are still focused on the wrong question. The issue is no longer what AI can do, but whether it can be trusted to act responsibly, especially with agentic AI systems that make decisions and take action on behalf of users.

In high‑stakes environments like corporate travel, AI systems routinely interact with sensitive personal and financial data. When those systems are allowed to act without appropriate governance, the risk isn’t theoretical—it’s operational, financial, and reputational.

At World Travel, our approach to AI is grounded in a clear understanding of risk. We believe that trust is not the result of better models alone. It is the outcome of deliberate design choices that prioritize control, accountability, and protection.