Alp Kayar

B2B Travel | Global Supplier Management | Contracting & Partnerships | Performance & Margin Growth | Product & Market Expansion

Aydın, Türkiye

About

I am a senior executive in the travel and tourism sector with deep expertise in global supplier management, hotel supply strategy, contracting & negotiation, B2B travel distribution, and travel technology transformation. Over more than a decade, I have built and led high-performing supplier networks across international markets, driving substantial gains in margin optimization, commercial performance, and portfolio expansion for large-scale travel organizations. My leadership approach integrates commercial strategy with strong technical fluency. I have overseen end-to-end API/XML integrations, supplier connectivity, mapping, availability, and performance KPIs—achieving significant improvements in L2B, error rates, response times, and overall system stability. These technical and operational enhancements have consistently translated into measurable revenue uplift and improved competitiveness. I have a proven track record of establishing high-value B2B partnerships, executing complex negotiations, and aligning supplier capabilities with organizational growth objectives. My experience spans hotels, bedbanks, channel managers, and DMCs, enabling me to navigate and optimize the full ecosystem of travel-tech supply and global distribution. Core competencies include: Strategic global supplier management & expansion Executive-level contracting, negotiation & commercial governance API/XML performance leadership & connectivity optimization Hotel supply strategy, pricing architecture & margin improvement B2B travel distribution & international market development Product and supply strategy across multi-regional operations Executive collaboration with technology, commercial, finance & product teams I am currently open to international opportunities in Global Supplier Management, Contracting Leadership, B2B Travel Partnerships, Hotel Supply Strategy, and API/XML Supplier Performance roles where I can contribute to strategic growth and operational excellence. Recruiters and industry leaders are welcome to reach out directly.

Experience

  • Director of Global Suppliers at Travelsup
    Jun 2026 - Present · 1 mo

  • Key Account Manager at arabiabeds
    Jan 2026 - Mar 2026 · 3 mos

  • Director of Global Suppliers at Paximum
    Apr 2025 - Dec 2025 · 9 mos

  • Product Manager at Innstant Travel
    Jan 2023 - Apr 2025 · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • Head of Hotels at Wingie Enuygun Group
    Nov 2021 - Dec 2022 · 1 yr 2 mos