HotelRunner Reappointed to Booking.com’s Connectivity Commercial Advisory Board for the 2026-2028 Term

Cementing HotelRunner’s position not just as a participant but as a key architect shaping the future of global connectivity, distribution, and hospitality technology, Riza Kaynak, Director of Demand Partnerships, has been selected to represent HotelRunner on the Booking.com 2026–2028 Connectivity Commercial Advisory Board, marking his second consecutive term on the board.

The announcement follows another major milestone for HotelRunner. In 2026, the company was recognized as a Premier Plus Connectivity Partner by Booking.com, placing it among a select group of top-performing providers from a network of more than 600 connectivity partners worldwide.

HotelRunner’s relationship with the board traces back to its early years. Following the board’s launch in 2018, HotelRunner’s Founders and Managing Partners, Ali Beklen and Arden Agopyan, joined the very first 2019–2020 Connectivity Advisory Board as founding members, representing the global hotel technology ecosystem alongside some of the industry’s most influential connectivity partners and providers. From the beginning, HotelRunner has contributed to conversations focused on improving connectivity experiences and strengthening partner collaboration.

“I’m honored to represent HotelRunner in discussions that influence the future of our industry. Hospitality moves forward when connectivity, technology, and collaboration evolve together, and our long-standing partnership with Booking.com reflects this shared commitment. We look forward to continuing our strong collaboration with Booking.com and creating more value for accommodation providers worldwide,” said Rıza Kaynak, Director of Demand Partnerships at HotelRunner. “Together, we will continue working closely to advance innovation, shape the next generation of connectivity and distribution, and create greater value for hospitality businesses worldwide.”

​​HotelRunner’s continued presence on the Booking.com Connectivity Commercial Advisory Board reinforces its position at the vanguard of hospitality technology. This seat ensures the company remains at the forefront of defining the next wave of global connectivity and distribution standards. Looking ahead, HotelRunner also continues to advance its strategic roadmap, with a strong focus on delivering key initiatives around AI and autonomous systems that will further transform how hospitality businesses operate and scale. HotelRunner doesn’t just react to industry shifts; the company actively anticipates them, aligning innovation with market demands to build the tools hospitality businesses need to thrive.