Blockchain

News / Technology

Health passport standards, interoperability critical for revival of international travel

By Mitra Sorrells | February 12, 2021

During a panel discussion hosted by Plug and Play, industry leaders stressed the need for fast solutions to spur travel this summer. Read More

News / Online

Maps.me lands $50M round, plans mobile wallet

By Linda Fox | January 21, 2021

Maps.me plans to bring decentralized finance for travel purchases to its users following the new funding round. Read More

News / Distribution

Fetch.ai launches AI travel agents to reduce hotel booking distribution cost

By Linda Fox | January 15, 2021

Fetch.ai believes its AI agents can reduce distribution costs and protect hotels from security breaches. Read More

News / Technology

International SOS successfully pilots digital health pass in Singapore

By WiT | January 5, 2021

Travelers can use the IOC AOKpass to verify health credentials at Changi Airport. Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Startups 2021: Zamna

By PhocusWire | November 9, 2020

Zamna empowers airlines to verify a passenger’s identity prior to arriving at an airport, creating both a better passenger experience and better security. Read More

News / Startups

15 vital points for travel startups to consider in their mid-pandemic strategy

By Kevin May | September 8, 2020

Insert a near-shutdown of the industry due to COVID-19 this year and you can multiply the existing challenges for travel startups tenfold. But they should think about these tips as they look ahead. Read More

Interview / Distribution

VIDEO: Biztribution - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2020

By PhocusWire | September 4, 2020

Reinventing air distribution: empowering stakeholders to reduce costs and regain governance. Read More

News / Technology

InPhocus, episode 18 - Innovators are primed and ready

By PhocusWire | July 17, 2020

The reset that everyone is going through gives startups (already born or just ideas) and new technology an opportunity to make their case. Read More

News / Technology

WEBINAR REPLAY! Everything you need to know about open and secure travel marketplaces

By PhocusWire | July 2, 2020

This free webinar is your chance to understand how the distribution model is changing and how players across the industries are seizing the opportunity to think in a new, deeper and more secure... Read More

Opinion

Immunity passport debate shows we need a trusted guardian for digital identities

By Andersen Cheng - Nomidio | May 18, 2020

The global response to COVID-19 has sparked intense debate about the balance between protection and privacy. Should privacy be sacrificed in order to slow transmission of the virus? Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Aeroband is developing a blockchain platform for apps serving aviation

By Linda Fox | March 13, 2020

Malta-based Aeroband is seeking to sign a contract with a major airline within a year and hopes for investment in its first app in the coming months. Read More

News / Technology

How blockchain is reinventing travel loyalty programs for both brands and consumers

By Mitra Sorrells | February 28, 2020

Companies such as Loyyal, Qiibee and Kornchain are accelerating development of blockchain solutions for loyalty and rewards, and executives say they expect widespread adoption in the next five to 10... Read More