The HotelStar online platform has received the status of an INTC resident.

The HotelStar online platform has officially received the status of a resident of the Innovation Science and Technology Center (INTC), a high-tech cluster combining advanced developments in the field of aviation, navigation, digital infrastructure and IT solutions.

The status assignment was the result of a comprehensive examination of digital products for the tourism and business travel industry. The assessment included an analysis of the architecture of the services, the level of technological maturity, reliability, scalability and the innovative potential of the HotelStar platform.

The status of an INTC resident is of strategic importance:
– provides access to the infrastructure of one of the country's key innovation centers, combining developments in the aerospace and related high-tech industries;
– confirms technological competence and compliance with high requirements for safety, engineering standards and quality of IT products;
– opens preferential treatment within the framework of current tax legislation, including the possibility of providing services in the Russian Federation without VAT, which creates more effective models of cooperation for partners.

The benefits of residency will be aimed at accelerating the development of digital products, expanding technological expertise and supporting domestic tourism. In 2026, HotelStar plans to expand the functionality of the platform, introduce new IT modules and strengthen its presence in the Russian market of travel-tech solutions.

The resident status of the Innovative Science and Technology Center underlines HotelStar's strategic focus on technological development and strengthening its position in the digital distribution market of hotel services.