Hitit, one of the world’s leading providers of airline and travel technology solutions, was awarded first place in the Sectoral Software / Tourism category at the Bilişim 500 Awards. The recognition once again reinforces the company’s strong position as a global representative of technology developed in Türkiye.
Istanbul, August 6, 2026 - Hitit, one of the world’s leading airline and travel technology companies, was awarded first place in the Sectoral Software – Tourism category at the Bilişim 500 Awards, organized as part of the Türkiye’s Top 500 IT Companies Research. The award was presented to Atilla Lise, Chief Transportation Solutions Officer, at the ceremony held at Grand Pera on August 5.
Compiled annually by BT Haber, the Türkiye’s Top 500 IT Companies Research is one of the country’s most comprehensive industry studies, evaluating IT companies based on their performance across various business segments while providing valuable insights into the development of Türkiye’s IT sector. At the 27th Bilişim 500 Awards held this year, companies that stood out in various categories across the IT sector were presented with their awards.
Commenting on the award, Hitit’s Chief Transportation Solutions Officer Atilla Lise said: “This achievement at the Bilişim 500 Awards is a strong testament to the technologies we have developed and to our ability to deliver globally competitive software solutions and end-to-end services from Türkiye. Today, we are the world’s third-largest airline and travel technology company. We develop next-generation software solutions for airlines as well as businesses across the broader airline and travel ecosystem. Our comprehensive portfolio enables airlines to meet all of their technology needs through a single provider, making us one of the pioneers of the one-stop-shop concept. We provide airlines with a comprehensive portfolio of solutions, ranging from passenger service systems and operational solutions to accounting and cargo solutions. There are very few companies worldwide capable of delivering such a comprehensive portfolio.”
Shaping Industry Standards, Driving Transformation
Mr. Lise continued: “We continue to expand this comprehensive portfolio by introducing new capabilities in AI, modern airline retailing, agency distribution systems, and payment technologies. Through our ongoing investments in research and development, we have evolved beyond a company that simply follows or develops industry technologies. Today, we are helping shape industry standards and drive the transformation of the airline technology sector. Seeing the financial impact of these continuous investments reflected in prestigious recognitions such as the Bilişim 500 Awards is incredibly rewarding. We remain committed to maintaining and further improving our position in the years ahead.”
Bringing Technology Developed in Türkiye to the Global Stage
Driven by continuous investment in research, development, and innovation, Hitit continues to strengthen its expertise in sector-specific software while helping elevate the global competitiveness of technology solutions developed in Türkiye.