Web3 technologies could be a game changer for the travel industry
NFTickets could potentially allow airlines and events to increase their revenue through resales on the secondary market. Many companies and industries are incorporating Web3 technologies into their business structures, and the travel industry is no exception.On Wednesday, Flybondi, an Argentinian airline, announced a strategic alliance with TravelX, a blockchain technology company responsible for tokenizing flight tickets. The partnership intends to enable travelers to purchase airline tickets as nonfungible tokens through Binance Pay, using USD Coin (USDC) as payment for transactions.....
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The Australian-based online travel service Webjet provides customers with airline tickets, car rentals, and insurance packages. Recently the company announced a partnership with Microsoft that aims to provide a blockchain solution to improve the travel industry. Webjet & Microsoft Build Blockchain Proof-of-Concept. The travel company Webjet revealed....