Tourism News

The proposed TAT Coin will enable tourism operators to cash in on the popularity of cryptocurrencies.

Well-heeled Japanese crypto holders are being targeted by Thailand’s tourism industry.

Jeju Island and blockchain company Iconloop are proceeding with a full rollout of their COVID-19 contact tracing app following successful pilots.

Interoperability between Macau’s blockchain-powered medical data system and mainland Chinese health codes allowed tourism between the jurisdictions to recommence.

Tripadvisor experience marketplace Viator has partnered with ShareRing to facilitate payments and store travelers sensitive information.

“Avoid Bitcoin like the plague.”

The firm plans to become a fully decentralized online travel agency.

South Korean tourist island tries to stay open and safe with blockchain technology.

Travala.com now offers a total of 3 million accommodation options users can book with cryptocurrency.

ShareRing has launched an anonymous e-passport app with contact tracing in an effort to revive the $9 trillion global tourism industry.

Travala is expanding its crypto-powered offerings thanks to a new partnership.

According to Travala.com CEO Juan Otero, the firm’s booking revenue increased by 75% in two weeks after partnering with Expedia.

Expedia now allows its over 700,000 accommodations to be booked with cryptocurrency through crypto travel platform Travala.com.

Blockchain initiatives are being applied by large companies to reduce intermediaries and costs in the travel industry.

Cryptocurrency travel website Travala.com saw a 45.8% increase in the total number of room nights booked in May compared to April.