Blockchain

News / Technology

First NFT flight ticket sells for $1M in live auction

By Jill Menze | April 27, 2022

The NFT flight ticket from TravelX and Air Europa is said to be the most valuable ticket sold in commercial aviation history. Read More

News / Distribution

New booking systems signal next step for blockchain

By Mitra Sorrells | April 19, 2022

In notable advancement for blockchain, two new systems are enabling travelers to book hotels and rentals. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Decentralization is not a dirty word in hospitality

By Vinod Kelwani - Technoheaven | April 13, 2022

When you evaluate the basis for a decentralized hospitality market, as a travel agent or online travel agency, you’d be forgiven for telling most people to go and wash their mouth out. Read More

News / Technology

TravelX, Air Europa launch NFT flight series

By Jill Menze | April 11, 2022

Owners who purchase the NFTs will get special access to an Air Europa flight to Miami Beach. Read More

News / Online

NFTs are falling into three categories in travel (so far)

By Linda Fox | March 28, 2022

Funding into startups focused on NFTs across all sectors multiplied almost 40 fold from 2020 to 2021. Read More

News / Technology

Why it's time for travel to enter the metaverse

By Mitra Sorrells | March 24, 2022

Web3 consultant Steve Bambury says the virtual world of the metaverse is very real, and travel brands should act now to create a presence in it. Read More

News / Technology

Where blockchain and NFTs might meet physical travel

By Linda Fox | March 23, 2022

Iomob CEO Boyd Cohen discusses use cases for NFT and blockchain in travel, the move from being centralized to decentralization and the readiness of the industry. Read More

News / Online

Private travel club membership NFT Tiger Being launches in Asia

By Linda Fox | March 18, 2022

Members get access to hotel, airline, private yacht and other offers via an “NFT pass.” Read More

News / Startups

TravelX nabs $10M for blockchain driven distribution

By Linda Fox | March 16, 2022

The startup aims to create new ways of distribution using blockchain technology. Read More

News / Startups

Crypto-based travel rewards startup FlyCoin raises $33M

By Mitra Sorrells | February 8, 2022

FlyCoin provides companies in travel and hospitality with a blockchain-based loyalty solution that rewards consumers with FLY tokens. Read More

Interview / Technology

Sounding Off: Collaboration is key to enabling decentralized tech

By PhocusWire | January 28, 2022

It's a tremendous leap to consider, but that spirit of teamwork during the pandemic could be the framework that all of those with a vested interest will use to move things forward. Read More

News / Technology

Q&A: Why - and how - travel brands should embrace verifiable ID

By Mitra Sorrells | January 26, 2022

Affinidi's director of travel says there will be opportunities for travel operators and intermediaries that can accept they do not "own" the customer. Read More