The spread of bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies has fueled a massive interest in the engine that actually powers such technologies- Blockchain. While it is already a feature at several finance-based companies, the tourism sector is also experimenting with ways to get in. In Spain a blockchain startup Amadeus has highlighted over a white paper, four possible uses for blockchain in tourism. Customer loyalty programmes can get optimized using the business intelligence blockchain will generate. Real-time baggage-tracking, identity process during travel, and tourism contracting are some of the end-results envisaged. Austria aviation startup Avinoc meanwhile plans a booking platform specifically focused on business flights for larger airlines. This platform will run on blockchain technology. Winding Tree is another organization that has positioned itself to be a sport of futuristic Booking.com or Expedia but based around blockchain technology.

Source:https://www.tourism-review.com/blockchain-in-tourism-world-news10635

Uploaded Date:23 June 2018