Blockchain

How verifiable credentials and digital wallets will transform travel
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How verifiable credentials and digital wallets will transform travel
By Mitra Sorrells | July 16, 2024
Experts working in the world of verifiable credentials and digital wallets explain the fast pace of development and the inevitable changes that will be coming for the travel experience.   Read More
Is the travel industry ready for central bank digital currencies?
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Is the travel industry ready for central bank digital currencies?
By Norm Rose & Mike Coletta - Phocuswright Research | July 15, 2024
This article is a preview of a Phocuswright analysis that explores the latest trends in CBDCs, their overall impact and what is needed on the travel supplier/retailer end to accept CBDCs.  Read More
The tech innovations and trends shaping travel in 2024
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The tech innovations and trends shaping travel in 2024
By D.J. Catron | July 15, 2024
Generative artificial intelligence still dominates the headlines and conference discussions, but it’s not the only travel-related technology influencing business operations today — or likely to affect... Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Serko, Jerne, Kyte, Flight Centre Travel Group and more
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Serko, Jerne, Kyte, Flight Centre Travel Group and more
By PhocusWire | July 12, 2024
Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup. Read More
CEO Spotlight: Nadia Omer of AirAsia MOVE
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CEO Spotlight: Nadia Omer of AirAsia MOVE
By Mitra Sorrells | July 12, 2024
Previously known as AirAsia Superapp, AirAsia MOVE is the online travel agency brand of Capital A, which also operates AirAsia airline. AirAsia MOVE and fintech brand BigPay constitute MOVE Digital,... Read More
Travel Innovation and Tech Trends 2024
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Travel Innovation and Tech Trends 2024
July 11, 2024
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security selects startups to develop digital identity credentials
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security selects startups to develop digital identity credentials
By Mitra Sorrells | July 10, 2024
The selection of six startups is the next step in the DHS's work to create privacy-enhanced digital wallets for travel and immigration. Meanwhile, similar efforts are progressing in Europe. Read More
Takyon - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2024
Interview / Startups
Takyon - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2024
By PhocusWire | July 1, 2024
Takyon turns non-refundable travel reservations into digital goods, using a blockchain-based tokenization process, so they can be resold or exchanged. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Blockskye, Intrepid, Jyrney, Nium and more
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Blockskye, Intrepid, Jyrney, Nium and more
By PhocusWire | June 21, 2024
Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup. Read More
Simard to cease operations
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Simard to cease operations
By Michael B. Baker – Business Travel News | May 17, 2024
Simard was launched in 2021 by Winding Tree founder Pedro Renaud Anderson and travel technology consultant Matthieu Tahon to develop corporate use cases built from the Winding Tree blockchain. Read More
Phocuswright Europe 2022: SSI/DDID resources
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Phocuswright Europe 2022: SSI/DDID resources
By PhocusWire | April 12, 2024
SITA serves as lead investor in Indicio’s Series A funding round
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SITA serves as lead investor in Indicio’s Series A funding round
By Morgan Hines | March 5, 2024
SITA and Indicio began working together during the pandemic and have since expanded their partnership to develop a digital travel credential using blockchain and biometrics. Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Sleap.io is a blockchain-based hotel booking platform
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Sleap.io is a blockchain-based hotel booking platform
By Mitra Sorrells | February 14, 2024
Founded in 2023, Sleap.io has more than 350,000 hotels on its platform and accepts payment in more than 200 cryptocurrencies.  Read More
Dtravel turns vacation rental bookings into NFTs, enabling re-sales
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Dtravel turns vacation rental bookings into NFTs, enabling re-sales
By Mitra Sorrells | January 30, 2024
Dtravel's tokens will function through a partnership with Polygon, the blockchain technology provider that also powers tokens for brands such as Starbucks and Reddit. Read More
The best of Phocuswright research from 2023
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The best of Phocuswright research from 2023
By PhocusWire | December 22, 2023
Phocuswright produces a broad range of research and analysis throughout the year on travel, tourism and hospitality. Catch up on the data, trends and forecasting that you missed from 2023. Read More