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Opinion / Technology

Four trends shaping travel fintech in 2022

By Jean-Christophe Lacour and Damian Alonso - Amadeus | January 7, 2022

Amadeus payment executives offer thoughts on what to expect in the rapidly developing world of financial technology solutions for travel. Read More

News / Technology

Travala builds NFT-based travel rewards program

By Jill Menze | January 5, 2022

The “Travel Tigers” NFT collection gives users access to Travala’s Smart Diamond membership program. Read More

News / Technology

VIDEO: Travel applications of decentralized digital ID

By PhocusWire | January 5, 2022

In the recent PhocusWire Pulse: Emerging Innovation online event, two experts explain how SSI and DDID will transform the travel experience. Read More

News / Technology

PhocusWire Pulse: Emerging Innovation

By PhocusWire | December 15, 2021

For our ninth event this year, we focus on emerging innovation as it relates to technology and processes impacting on the travel, tourism and hospitality sector in 2022. Read More

News / Technology

Czech cybersecurity firm Avast acquires SSI innovator Evernym

By Mitra Sorrells | December 9, 2021

Founded in 2013, Evernym powers IATA's Travel Pass and has founded the Decentralized Identity Foundation, the Good Health Pass Collaborative and the Sovrin Foundation. Read More

News / Distribution

American Airlines enables direct connection through Winding Tree

By Mitra Sorrells | November 19, 2021

Through the partnership, employees of an unnamed large corporate buyer can book their leisure travel directly with American Airlines, without the use of an intermediary, while still receiving the... Read More

Opinion / Online

What will Tripadvisor's new CEO have to deliver?

By Alex Bainbridge - Autoura | November 16, 2021

Now that Kaufer has announced his retirement, Tripadvisor must look forward and hire a replacement to take the company through this next era of the web. Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Startups 2022: Travala

By PhocusWire | November 15, 2021

Travala is the leading cryptocurrency-friendly travel booking service, including an online travel agency brand and now a luxury travel agency service, Concierge.io. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Why business travelers will care about personalized air travel

By Eric Leopold - Threedot | September 16, 2021

Information, care and personalization will restore trust in business travel, and new types of marketplaces will enable this to happen. Read More

News / Online

UATP partners with BitPay to enable cryptocurrency payments for travel

By Mitra Sorrells | September 8, 2021

UATP merchants will be able to accept payment in Bitcoin, Dogecoin, Ethererum, Litecoin and six other popular cryptocurrencies. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Aeropaye uses blockchain to automate airline refunds

By Mitra Sorrells | August 31, 2021

Aeropaye automates the processing of refunds for delayed or cancelled flights, using distributed ledger technology, smart contracts and NDC. Read More

News / Technology

Q&A: Exploring the role of cryptocurrency in travel's recovery

By Linda Fox | August 26, 2021

Some believe cryptocurrencies have many applications in travel and their use could potentially aid the industry's recovery as well as setting it up for a better future. Read More

News / Startups

Swvl acquires Shotl, expands shared transport service

By Linda Fox | August 20, 2021

Shared mobility and mass transit provider Swvl has grown its presence to 16 countries through the acquisition of Spain-based Shotl. Read More

News / Technology

Q&A: The potential of decentralized digital ID in travel

By Mitra Sorrells | August 16, 2021

Decentralized digital identity solutions could dramatically change distribution, marketing, cybersecurity and more in the travel industry. Read More

News / Technology

VIDEO: The Big Picture for travel payments

By PhocusWire | August 6, 2021

In some respects the payments element of the travel, tourism and hospitality sector operates regardless of the number of travelers. Think again. Read More

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