Travala Official Partnership With SkyScanner Marks A Major Victory For Crypto Adoption In The Travel World

The crypto-focused travel platform Travala has made a major stride into cryptocurrency adoption by integrating with the global skyscanner marketplace, placing it alongside major travel agencies such as Expedia, Booking.com, and Agoda.

Users can now book accommodations using over 100 different cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance Coin (BNB), and Travala’s native token, AVA.

Commenting on the partnership, Sanja Vukik, Head of Hotels at Skyscanner, said:

"This collaboration with Travala underscores our commitment to offering diverse, cutting-edge solutions that cater to the evolving needs of travelers. By integrating Skyscanner's market-leading search capabilities with Travala's crypto-native platform, we’re making travel planning more accessible and flexible for the growing number of travelers who prefer alternative payment methods."

Travala will be able to tap on to the 110 million monthly users that are using the Skyscanner websites, potentially providing greater exposure to crypto currency and blockchain-based applications.

Juan Otero, CEO of Travala said:

"Visibility is a crucial component of mass crypto adoption....by displaying Travala on one of the world’s most popular travel marketplaces, we’re demonstrating the utility of crypto and positioning it as a viable option from the moment travelers begin their search."

Travala will also use this opportunity to showcase the advantages of booking travel using digital assets.

Travala’s Blockchain-Driven Approach to Travel

Travala’s mission is to offer a decentralized, transparent travel booking experience by leveraging blockchain technology.

Unlike other travel platforms like Booking and Expedia, Travala enables users to book flights, hotels, and accommodations using up to 100 different cryptocurrencies, making it a pioneer in the integration of digital assets within the travel industry.

Additionally, Travala is rewarding travelers with cryptocurrency rewards instead of traditional loyalty points.

With your native $AVA token, you can use it for a variety of purposes, from payments, rewards, refunds, or you might even choose to stake it for a chance to get a 24% APY or stand a chance to win up to 10% voucher discounts for your next trip.

Travala platform was originally built on the Neo blockchain, but the platform transitioned over to the BNB Chain in 2020 to take advantage of the network's superior scalability, lower transaction fees, and growing adoption.

The agreement will see Travala.com working closely with the development team behind BNB Chain to phase in more advanced decentralized functionality, furthering strengthening Travala.com's ability to offer unique blockchain-based solutions to travelers and travel suppliers and to compete in the fast-growing travel booking market against status quo platform.

The platform's native token, AVA, is available on both BNB Chain and Ethereum.

With this integration, Skyscanner users who select accommodations from Travala’s inventory will be redirected to Travala’s platform to complete their bookings.

Users can also benefit from Travala’s AVA Smart Program, which offers rewards such as discounts, up to 10% cashback in Bitcoin, and additional Web3 travel incentives.