HotelRunner Joins Expedia Group in Less Than 24 Hours with Autonomous Onboarding

HotelRunner, a technology partner, has joined forces with Expedia Group to offer a new, streamlined onboarding process for hotels. Through this partnership, properties can now integrate with Expedia Group in less than 24 hours, thanks to the introduction of Autonomous Onboarding.

This innovative program, which was launched as a pilot and strategic partnership, allows hoteliers to connect their properties directly within HotelRunner. The process involves a few simple steps: review and accept the Expedia Group agreement, and then connect the property. Existing content, rates, and availability automatically flow to Expedia Group, eliminating the need for separate uploads or re-entry.

Rıza Kaynak, Director of Demand Partnerships at HotelRunner, emphasized the user-friendly nature of the new process.

Expedia Group's platform boasts impressive numbers, with an average of 1 billion monthly searches and 415 million booked room nights across its global consumer brands and B2B distribution network. According to the company's data from 2025, travelers using Expedia Group spend 21% more and stay 11% longer than the industry average. HotelRunner was the first partner to commit to bringing Autonomous Onboarding live after the joint announcement at Expedia Group's Explore 2026 conference.

For HotelRunner, the launch is part of a broader initiative to remove manual work from distribution. The company plans to announce more details on this initiative soon. Additionally, HotelRunner has been named an Elite Connectivity Partner for 2026, marking a significant milestone in its long-standing collaboration with Expedia Group.

Autonomous Onboarding is currently available for all types of properties, making it a versatile solution for the hospitality industry. By simplifying the onboarding process, HotelRunner and Expedia Group aim to provide hotels with a seamless integration that can help them tap into a vast network of 75,000+ partners and 200,000+ travel agents, thereby enhancing their reach and profitability.