Blockchain

News / Online

Rakuten India partners with InterGlobe Technology Quotient to develop travel tech solutions

By Kathryn Walson | September 16, 2022

Rakuten India will help ITQ grow its travel tech offerings through AI, augmented and virtual reality, blockchain and the Internet of Things. Read More

News / Online

Introducing The Phocuswright Conference 2022

By PhocusWire | September 13, 2022

The Phocuswright Conference 2022, taking place in November in Phoenix, will include Center Stage sessions featuring industry leaders along with dedicated programs for innovation, diversity, Young... Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Pinktada is an NFT-based hotel marketplace

By Mitra Sorrells | September 12, 2022

Pinktada is a blockchain-based marketplace for hotels that turns each combination of "hotel plus room plus night" into an NFT that the owner can use, sell or swap. Read More

News / Technology

Why the travel industry should care about SSI and DID

By PhocusWire | September 2, 2022

Nick Price explains how technology to enable self-sovereign, digital identity will be commonplace in the next decade. Read More

News / Distribution

Blockchain-based OTA Travala enables direct connection for airline content

By Mitra Sorrells | September 1, 2022

Travala is now accessing airline content directly through the NDC standard. Read More

Interview / Technology

STARTUP STAGE: Chain4Travel prepares to launch blockchain run by travel industry

By Kathryn Walson | August 26, 2022

Founded by Peakwork CEO Ralf Usbeck, Chain4Travel is the facilitator of the Camino consortium blockchain and has more than 50 supporters from the travel industry. Read More

News / Startups

New travel tech fund targets European startups

By Linda Fox | August 18, 2022

Roch Ventures co-founder discusses why Europe needs a specialist travel tech fund and the high growth potential for travel. Read More

Opinion / Technology

How DID and SSI will transform the travel experience market

By Bill Carroll - Marketing Economics | August 17, 2022

In the next decade, decentralized identifiers and self-sovereign identity will dramatically change travel for consumers, suppliers and intermediaries. Read More

News / Online

Rod Cuthbert on why he’s “super positive” about travel

By PhocusWire | August 12, 2022

Travel industry veteran Rod Cuthbert discusses the ample opportunity for travel brands as well as the state of Viator and Google. Read More

News / Startups

Ex-Booking execs build new “connected trip” solution

By Mitra Sorrells | August 10, 2022

NeoKe uses decentralized, self-sovereign ID to remove friction from the travel experience and improve conversions for suppliers. Read More

Interview / Startups

VIDEO: Travel Ledger - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2022

By PhocusWire | July 15, 2022

Travel Ledger is a billing and settlement platform for easy payments between travel buyers and suppliers. Read More

News / Technology

Etihad launches NFT collection tied to loyalty program

By Mitra Sorrells | July 7, 2022

Etihad says it will offset the carbon footprint of the project and use proceeds from the sale of the collection to purchase sustainable aviation fuel. Read More

Opinion / Technology

How NFTs can be used as “smart tickets” for travel experiences

By Hunter Abramson - Relic Tickets | July 6, 2022

Combining the convenience of mobile ticketing with the security measures of blockchain technology, NFT tickets are poised to become the future for travel and experiences. Read More