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Travala adds 1m+ holiday homes to “crypto-friendly” platform
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Blockchain-based travel booking platform Travala has announced it has added more than one million holiday homes in 195 countries to its site. Claiming to be a leading “crypto-friendly” booking platform, Travala allows its users to book holiday homes using more than 30 kinds of cryptocurrency [including bitcoin [BTC], ethereum [ETH], binance coin [BNB] and […]
Nuggets COO claims accolade at Booking.com Technology Playmaker Awards
Reading Time: 2 minutesLondon: Booking.com has named Seema Khinda Johnson, co-founder of blockchain-powered payments and ID platform Nuggets, as Entrepreneur of the Year in its annual Booking.com Technology Playmaker Awards. Now in its third year, the Booking.com Technology Playmaker Awards recognise women across the global technology scene who are trailblazing new paths, creating innovative products and experiences and positively impacting communities by inspiring future generations. […]
2020 travel tech, accommodation, co-living and co-working trends rolled up
Reading Time: 5 minutesWorldwide: T5 Strategies managing director and principal, Sean Worker, provides his second blog ahead of IHM Recharge in Barcelona, with a roll up of travel tech, accommodation, co-living and co-working trends in 2020. Does everything in travel and accommodation need to be an experience and edgy? During the last month or so, lots of trend […]
GUARDHOG launches blockchain deposit cover for hosts
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHome-sharing insurance specialist GUARDHOG has announced a deposit cover in time for the peak summer period. From £2 per stay, hosts can buy a £1,000 deposit cover meaning gusts do not have to provide an upfront payment. The company says this will ultimately reduce the hassle of managing traditional deposit-holding systems, which was causing problems […]
Cozystay to use blockchain protocol for vacation rental bookings
Reading Time: 2 minutesCanada: Cozystay, an online vacation property rental platform serving Chinese travellers worldwide, is using blockchain to improve the security and overall experience of its customers on the platform. Cozystay has more than 60,000 users, 200,000 listings worldwide and offices in both Vancouver and Beijing. The company is on target to reach a million listings by […]