Blockchain

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Embracing blockchain for enhanced security and efficiency in travel

By Ralf Usbeck - Chain4Travel | June 8, 2023

With blockchain leading the way, the travel industry is poised for an era of innovation, enhanced collaboration and limitless possibilities. Read More

News / Online

Trip.com unveils Trekki NFT to unite travel and Web3

By Linda Fox | June 5, 2023

Later this year the Singapore-based brand plans to sell 10,000 dolphin-themed NFTs, with its benefits tied to how much the token holder travels. Read More

News / Technology

Hopper, MakeMyTrip, Indicio on data security with ChatGPT

By Mitra Sorrells | May 19, 2023

In PhocusWire’s latest Let’s Hear It! LinkedIn Audio event, industry leaders discuss how generative AI can bring benefits for travelers while protecting the privacy of their data. Read More

News / Startups

Startups selected for first round of Global Startup Pitch

By PhocusWire | May 15, 2023

The judging criteria applied to the startups throughout the competition include viability, customer appeal, technical innovation, sustainability, team and the X factor. Read More

News / Technology

Seamless but secure: ChatGPT and data protection in travel

By Mitra Sorrells | May 15, 2023

Join us for PhocusWire's next LinkedIn Audio Event as we discuss this topic with executives from Hopper, MakeMyTrip, Microsoft and Indicio. Read More

News / Technology

Worldline tests metaverse as new channel for hotel sales

By Mitra Sorrells | April 18, 2023

Worldline has created a virtual “shopping mall” in Decentraland, and a luxury hotel in Switzerland is the first of its travel merchants to create a storefront. Read More

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News / Online

ClimateTrade acquires TeamClimate to offer consumer subscription

By Kathryn Walson | April 14, 2023

ClimateTrade last year opened its U.S. headquarters in Miami and acquired E-Verde, a software-as-a-service provider specialized in carbon footprint calculation. Read More

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News / Technology

Flybondi, TravelX partner to issue tickets as an NFT

By Derek Catron | April 6, 2023

Flybondi passengers that activate the NFT version of their ticket can transfer or sell the ticket up to 72 hours before departure. Read More

News / Technology

SITA tests app to let travelers digitally cross border

By Mitra Sorrells | March 20, 2023

The program, managed by SITA and Indicio in partnership with Aruba Tourism Authority, is an extension of work the organizations began at the start of the pandemic to create a blockchain-based app to... Read More

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News / Online

What’s next for travel in Asia?

By PhocusWire | February 10, 2023

Northstar Travel Group thought leaders discuss the reopening of China, travel tech developments and more. Read More

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Interview / Technology

Q&A: EV Hotels’ vision to serve “technology travelers”

By Derek Catron | February 9, 2023

EV Hotels bills itself as the first smart hotel brand with experiences in crypto and NFT. Read More

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News / Technology

SITA partners with Zamna to digitize travel processes

By Kathryn Walson | January 26, 2023

Airlines and airports benefit from reduced processing times and less infrastructure needed to process passengers, Zamna says, while border agencies benefit from the checks happening pre-departure. Read More

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News / Technology

Coras aims to reinvent travel loyalty with launch of new DeFi token

By Mitra Sorrells | January 23, 2023

Unlike traditional loyalty points, the Fida tokens are transferable, interoperable, provide instant liquidity and never expire. Read More

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News / Technology

The short-, mid- and long-term future of tokenization in travel

By Norm Rose - Phocuswright Research | January 18, 2023

The tokenized future will allow consumers to put forth their travel requirements and have suppliers bid on their needs in a transparent and immutable record, where hidden costs are reduced and the true... Read More