GLOBAL – HotelRunner, a travel and hospitality technology platform, has acquired Bookingate, an innovative B2B travel marketplace and technology platform.
This strategic acquisition reinforces HotelRunner’s mission to extend its industry leadership by strengthening its commitment to completing the travel value chain for supply and demand.
With the inclusion of Bookingate, a platform that enables travel service providers to access and distribute hotel inventory and 3rd party services, HotelRunner becomes the all-in-one solution for the entire travel industry.
This unique proposition positions HotelRunner as a comprehensive platform that solves distribution, direct, and offline sales challenges for travel agencies, DMCs, and tour operators by seamlessly connecting them with various suppliers.
“Bookingate is a game-changing addition that aligns perfectly with our vision of creating a bigger travel economy,” Arden Agopyan, Founder and Managing Partner of HotelRunner, said.
“With this acquisition, we are enhancing our platform’s capabilities to deliver the industry’s most advanced travel management solution, unlocking unprecedented growth opportunities for our large network of travel industry members.”
By bringing Bookingate under its umbrella, HotelRunner amplifies the scope and functionality of HotelRunner Connect, its long-established platform serving global travel companies, including travel agencies, metasearch platforms, and payment systems.
This move enhances the current service offering while broadening the role of HotelRunner Connect as an end-to-end solution for the entire travel ecosystem.
“We are thrilled to welcome Bookingate into the HotelRunner platform, becoming an all-encompassing travel platform for travel agencies, hotels, buyers, and suppliers,” Ali Beklen, Founder and Managing Partner of HotelRunner, said.
“With the acquisition of this promising startup and its innovative technology, we are expanding our platform and creating a new ecosystem by uniting fragmented B2B players in the global travel market.”
Marking its fourth acquisition, HotelRunner remains at the forefront of industry innovation by strategically scouting innovative early-stage companies like Bookingate.
HotelRunner’s commitment to finding or building forward-thinking products ensures that it remains a trusted partner for travel agencies, hotels, buyers, and suppliers worldwide.
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