Articles tagged “blockchain”

Business Travel

Kayak Tries a Corporate Travel Side Hustle for Big Businesses

The American Express GBTs of the world won't lose sleep over this. But Kayak's effort should be a wake-up call to the sector. Technologies like blockchain may be seeding more competition at last.

Sean O'Neill | 7 months ago

Kayak Tries a Corporate Travel Side Hustle for Big Businesses
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Travel Booking

How Blockchain Technology Is Disrupting the Online Travel Agency Model

Innovation continues to drive the travel industry forward. By bringing blockchain technology to the hotel booking space, a recently launched startup is adding a new dimension to the booking process and changing the way the hospitality and event industries interact with their customers.

Liferewards.ai + Skift | 1 year ago

How Blockchain Technology Is Disrupting the Online Travel Agency Model

News Blog

Dtravel Claims First Short-Term Rental Booking Using Blockchain and Smart Contracts

Dtravel said it is now taking crypto bookings for short-term rentals on a blockchain using smart contracts to process bookings directly between hosts and guests. In fact, Dtravel, which describes itself as "a web3 direct booking tool," said it facilitated the "first" hospitality booking on blockchain using a smart contact between UK host Amir Sadjady…

Dennis Schaal | 2 years ago

Online Travel

Google Sees Travel Searches Jump Sixfold Over Covid Rules Confusion

As travel demand picks up helter skelter, depending on the destination and trip mode, travel advertising has returned as a strong piece of Google's business. Among the companies that have emerged from the pandemic with momentum, you can place Google in the upper echelon.

Dennis Schaal | 2 years ago

Google Sees Travel Searches Jump Sixfold Over Covid Rules Confusion

Business Travel

Digital Nomads, NFTs and One Man’s Quest to Build an Island Oasis for Remote Work

It was only a matter of time before tourism caught up with the hype over non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, and join the worlds of art and sport. And digital nomads will be at the heart of it all. Just ask Olumide Gbenro.

Matthew Parsons | 2 years ago

Digital Nomads, NFTs and One Man’s Quest to Build an Island Oasis for Remote Work

Business Travel

Consulting Giant EY Dives Into Direct Blockchain Travel Bookings With American Airlines

Blockchain distribution, and how it can eliminate the need for intermediaries, has been discussed for some time in travel. When these bigger players take a seat at the table, the rest of the industry needs to pay attention.

Matthew Parsons | 2 years ago

Consulting Giant EY Dives Into Direct Blockchain Travel Bookings With American Airlines

Hotels

Why This New Luxury Hotel in Venice Is Hopping on the NFT Frenzy

Ca' di Dio is the first Venetian luxury hotel to offer a reservation via the trendy asset class NFT, or non-fungible token. Smart hotels everywhere are trying fresh ways to appeal to niche audiences, instead of just rely on Booking.com & company.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 3 years ago

Why This New Luxury Hotel in Venice Is Hopping on the NFT Frenzy

Coronavirus

Amadeus Adds IBM’s Digital Health Pass to Speed Up Airline Boarding Checks

Any extra digital platforms that can be plugged in will be welcomed by airlines and airports, but, most importantly, passengers if it means they don't have to wait hours in long queues.

Clara-Laeila Laudette, Reuters | 3 years ago

Amadeus Adds IBM’s Digital Health Pass to Speed Up Airline Boarding Checks

Online Travel

Separating Hype From Emerging Tech’s Real Shortcomings Post-Crisis: New Skift Research

Not all tech is worth the hype. But then again, the current crisis will likely accelerate the adoption of some worthwhile emerging technologies. It’s important to know how this will impact the travel industry. We’ve set out the most important technologies to help you burst that hype bubble.

Wouter Geerts, Skift Research | 4 years ago

Separating Hype From Emerging Tech’s Real Shortcomings Post-Crisis: New Skift Research
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Airlines

Blockchain Technology Finds New Purpose in Transforming Airline Retailing

New kinds of partnerships and connections are changing how the airline industry retails. Stakeholders are increasingly turning to new technology like blockchain to facilitate these changes without disrupting their ability to provide travelers a frictionless experience and giving travel managers the control they need.

Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) + Skift | 4 years ago

Blockchain Technology Finds New Purpose in Transforming Airline Retailing