Tourism Project Magazine spoke with Core Building Automation Technologies Country Sales Manager Mehmet Kısaoğlu as part of its feature on “Hotel-Tech Antalya, the 3rd Hotel Technical Equipment and Materials Fair”, discussing the company’s smart building solutions for the tourism sector, its expectations from the fair, and its targets for 2026.
“We develop smart solutions that bring technology into everyday life and combine aesthetics with engineering.”
Tourism Project Magazine:
Could you briefly introduce your company, your fields of activity, your products and product groups and, if any, your production, import and export ratios?
Mehmet Kısaoğlu, Country Sales Manager – Core Building Automation Technologies:
As Core, we develop smart living and building automation systems that bring technology into everyday life and combine aesthetics with engineering. With the experience we have gained since 2013, our strong R&D infrastructureand our commitment to design, we offer distinctive, intuitive and sustainable solutions for residential spaces and prestigious hotels.
As a brand that believes in the power of simplicity, we design every product with a perfect balance between functionality and aesthetics. The minimalist user interfaces we develop provide a carefully considered experience that is fully aligned with living spaces and hotel rooms.
Core is certified as an R&D Center by the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Industry and Technology. At the same time, as a Certified KNX Training Center, we share and disseminate our know-how across the sector. Approximately 40% of our team members at our R&D center work directly in research and development. We create integrated solutions in many areas such as industrial design, electronic and mechanical hardware development, embedded software, mobile applications, UI/UX design and cloud integrations.
At our 1,000 m² high-tech facility in İzmir, we manage all stages of production in-house and deliver our products to end users at high quality standards, thanks to our quality control and modern production infrastructure. Core solutions are confidently preferred in a wide range of projects, from global and premium hotel brands to prestigious residential developments, business centers and tourism facilities. Today, our products are exported to more than 40 countriesand are deployed in international hotel chains.
“The tourism sector is strategic for us; our solutions are used most intensively in this field.”
Tourism Project Magazine:
What products do you offer to the tourism sector? Do you have a portfolio specifically designed for this sector? How important is the tourism sector for your company?
Mehmet Kısaoğlu:
As Core, the solutions we offer to the tourism sector enhance the guest experience while enabling hotels to manage their operations intelligently. Our innovative Surface Modular Switch Series brings together the clean lines of architecture with advanced technology. Its KNX-based modular structure provides seamless integration with smart building automation systems, while the switch and socket configurations combine functionality with an elegant design language. Its Italian-standard dimensions and refined design details add both a sophisticated appearance and technical compatibility to projects.
Another product that will stand out at the fair is our GRMS module. Designed for KNX systems, this module draws attention with its minimalist aesthetics and high-quality workmanship. Thanks to its flexible configurations, it offers multiple functions within a single frame. With three different size options and both horizontal and vertical mounting possibilities, it adapts to every interior.
In addition, our touch screens, switches, thermostats with new functions and HVAC control solutions increase comfort and energy efficiency in hotel rooms. Core Audio Streamer is also fully aligned with our product portfolio and adds value, especially for hotel rooms and common areas.
In particular, our Modular Switches and GRMS module, which integrate seamlessly with all our solutions, are among the flagship products we will be presenting to visitors at the fair.
The tourism sector has a strategic importance for Core; our systems are used most intensively in this field and provide an important showcase for our innovative solutions. The solutions we have implemented to date in projects of leading and global hotel brands clearly demonstrate our reliability and prestige in the sector.
“Hotel-Tech is the meeting point of technology and innovation in tourism.”
Tourism Project Magazine:
What is the importance of the Hotel-Tech Fair for your company? Could you tell us about the products you will be exhibiting at the fair and any new products or product groups specific to the event?
Mehmet Kısaoğlu:
For Core, our first participation in the Hotel-Tech Fair is highly significant, as we see it as the meeting point of technology and innovation in the tourism sector. This fair offers us the opportunity to present our products directly to investors, hotel managers, architects and project consultants, while also allowing us to closely observe sector trends and further strengthen our product development processes.
Among the products we plan to exhibit at the fair are room control units from our KNX-based Eclipse and Surface product families, touch panels, the Modular Switch Series, our thermostats with new functions, HVAC control solutions and the Core Audio Streamer.
We believe that this platform will allow visitors to experience Core’s solutions for the tourism sector at the same level as the standards applied in global hotel projects, while also providing an important opportunity to establish new business partnerships.
“While strengthening our existing references, we aim to expand into new markets.”
Tourism Project Magazine:
What can you say about the business potential created by the Hotel-Tech Fair for your company?
Mehmet Kısaoğlu:
Core aims to strengthen its existing references with global hotel brands and to leverage this reference strength to expand into new markets and win new projects.
The fair offers a critical platform for establishing direct contact with sector professionals and broadening our collaborations. In this way, as Core, we aim both to deepen our presence in existing markets and to create opportunities in new geographies.
“It is important for the fair to become more interactive and more experience-oriented.”
Tourism Project Magazine:
What are your expectations from the Hotel-Tech Fair, and do you have any suggestions for its further development?
Mehmet Kısaoğlu:
As Core, our expectation from the Hotel-Tech Fair is to present our solutions to the right target audience in the tourism sector and to create new cooperation opportunities. We attach great importance to the fair being an interactive and experience-oriented platform where we can communicate directly with hotel managers, architects and solution partners.
Increasing the number of demo areas and hands-on presentation opportunities where visitors can experience our products would significantly enhance the effectiveness of the event. In addition, strengthening networking opportunities among sector professionals and increasing the number of presentations tailored to different hotel segments would further boost the business potential created by the fair.
For us at Core, this fair is not just a product promotion event, but rather a platform for innovation and collaboration in tourism technologies.
“In 2026, we aim to be part of more global hotel projects.”
Tourism Project Magazine:
Could you share your company’s goals for 2026?
Mehmet Kısaoğlu:
In 2026, as Core, we aim to strengthen our presence in both national and international markets and to increase our export volume. Among our priorities is expanding the reach of our smart building solutions for the tourism sector worldwide, starting with the markets where we are already strong, such as Europe, the Middle East and the Gulf countries.
We also plan to introduce new technologies that will enhance efficiency and comfort in the hotel and residential segments, through innovative products and modular solutions developed in our R&D center. Our objectives include taking part in more global hotel projects and strengthening our collaborations with international hotel chains.
With these goals, Core will continue to offer sustainable, energy-efficient and user-centric solutions, maintaining its position as a leading player in the sector.
