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This blockchain-based startup aims to remove the middlemen in travel booking
The travel and tourism industry now accounts for one-tenth of the world’s GDP, and is one of the world’s fastest-growing sectors, with bookings hitting close to $1.6 trillion in 2017.…
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Singapore Airlines announces blockchain-based loyalty programme
The Singapore Airlines Group recently announced bringing blockchain into its loyalty scheme. The airline’s KrisFlyer frequent-flyer programme is to launch a world-first blockchain-based airline loyalty digital wallet. The KrisFlyer is…
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The future of security in travel – new report highlights importance of ‘digital identity’
The global travel and tourism industry is approaching some of the biggest roadblocks it is likely to encounter. While cross-border movement of travellers has been constantly enabling international trade, economic…
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7 Trends that will change the game of Travel in 2018
The world of travel has progressed significantly, and the past 365 days have undoubtedly been huge for the industry. The domain has been awash with innovative technologies, path-breaking tourism policies,…
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How can blockchain transform the future of travel industry? Amadeus has a potential answer
In its whitepaper called Blockchain: harnessing its potential in travel, Amadeus has highlighted key areas in travel industry which could have a significant impact in the near future. Amadeus says…
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Blockchain could be the answer to sharing economy woes
Every now and then, Uber and its counterparts are under fire from the drivers over shrinking incentives and dropping earnings. This isn’t something unique to US or India or any…
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SITA exploring blockchain technology to authenticate travellers at airport
SITA and ShoCard are planning to change how the identification of travellers is done at airports. To do so, they are looking at ways to store the ID securely on…
Akshay Sharma
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