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Decentralization is not a dirty word in hospitality
By Vinod Kelwani - Technoheaven
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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.
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TravelX, Air Europa launch NFT flight series
By Jill Menze
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April 11, 2022
Owners who purchase the NFTs will get special access to an Air Europa flight to Miami Beach.
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NFTs are falling into three categories in travel (so far)
By Linda Fox
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March 28, 2022
Funding into startups focused on NFTs across all sectors multiplied almost 40 fold from 2020 to 2021.
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Why it's time for travel to enter the metaverse
By Mitra Sorrells
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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.
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Where blockchain and NFTs might meet physical travel
By Linda Fox
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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.
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Private travel club membership NFT Tiger Being launches in Asia
By Linda Fox
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March 18, 2022
Members get access to hotel, airline, private yacht and other offers via an “NFT pass.”
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TravelX nabs $10M for blockchain driven distribution
By Linda Fox
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March 16, 2022
The startup aims to create new ways of distribution using blockchain technology.
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Crypto-based travel rewards startup FlyCoin raises $33M
By Mitra Sorrells
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February 8, 2022
FlyCoin provides companies in travel and hospitality with a blockchain-based loyalty solution that rewards consumers with FLY tokens.
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Sounding Off: Collaboration is key to enabling decentralized tech
By PhocusWire
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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.
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Q&A: Why - and how - travel brands should embrace verifiable ID
By Mitra Sorrells
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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.
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What NFTs and the metaverse mean for airline loyalty programs
By Joseph Vito DeLuca - Kambr
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January 19, 2022
While NFT and metaverse technologies are in their infancy, they have the potential to reimagine airline loyalty programs.
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Sounding Off: A major - and overdue - power shift is coming to travel
By PhocusWire
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January 14, 2022
Self-sovereign decentralized identity solutions are coming to travel and will give consumers much-needed control over their personal data.
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VIDEO: How DeFi tokens can reinvent travel loyalty
By PhocusWire
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January 11, 2022
Coras CEO Mark McLaughlin explains how blockchain-based tokens can solve problems inherent in existing loyalty programs.
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VIDEO: How SSI eliminates friction, adds control for travelers
By PhocusWire
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January 11, 2022
At The Phocuswright Conference, a panel of technology professionals discuss the benefits of self-sovereign digital identity for the travel industry - both for suppliers and consumers.
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Tourism startup LynKey launches NFT solutions for travel experiences
By Jill Menze
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January 11, 2022
LynKey aims to connect people with property tech and smart tourism experiences from resorts and cruises with NFTs and metaverse AR and VR solutions.
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