Travala, the crypto-native travel platform, has just secured a major partnership with global travel search engine Skyscanner, integrating with their vast marketplace. This collaboration marks Skyscanner’s first-ever integration with a crypto-native service, bringing Travala’s crypto-friendly booking options to an impressive 110 million monthly Skyscanner users.
This game-changing move significantly boosts cryptocurrency adoption in the travel industry, offering new, flexible payment methods for travelers who prefer using crypto to book their trips. With Travala now accessible to Skyscanner’s massive user base, it’s poised to introduce a whole new audience to the world of blockchain-based travel bookings.
Skyscanner Gets Crypto-Centric with Travala Integration
For Skyscanner, this integration represents a growing interest in serving the expanding number of travelers who prefer alternative payment methods. According to Sanja Vukik, Head of Hotels at Skyscanner, the move is all about making travel planning more accessible:
“By integrating Skyscanner’s market-leading search capabilities with Travala.com’s crypto-native platform, we’re making travel planning more accessible and flexible for the growing number of travelers who prefer alternative payment methods.”
With Travala tapping into Skyscanner’s vast global reach, this collaboration brings 110 million monthly users to the crypto travel space, potentially accelerating the mainstream adoption of digital currencies and blockchain technologies in the travel sector.
A Boost for Mainstream Web3 Adoption
Travala isn’t just a travel platform; it’s a gateway to Web3, helping onboard users to the world of crypto through practical, real-world applications. The Skyscanner partnership showcases the utility of cryptocurrencies and the potential for Web3 to revolutionize industries, starting with travel.
As Juan Otero, CEO of Travala, told Cointelegraph:
“Travel marketplaces like Skyscanner are the starting point for many during the discoverability phase for travelers, and having Travala featured on one of the world’s leading travel marketplaces will encourage curiosity that guides Web2 users into the world of Web3.”
This partnership could bring in billions of new users, all of whom will have the chance to explore the advantages of crypto payments and blockchain-backed loyalty rewards.
Travala: A Crypto-Powered Travel Experience
Unlike traditional travel giants like Expedia and Booking.com, Travala is on a mission to integrate cryptocurrency into travel bookings. By allowing payments in over 100 cryptocurrencies, Travala opens up a wealth of opportunities for travelers who want to use their digital assets in everyday life.
But that’s not all. Travala is taking the travel rewards game to the next level with crypto-based rewards instead of old-school loyalty points. According to Otero, this crypto rewards system is a game changer for travelers:
“Travala’s key point of differentiation is a wider range of payment options for travelers around the globe. On top of this, Travala has an integrated crypto-based loyalty program that offers crypto rewards instead of traditional loyalty points.”
What’s Next for Travala and Skyscanner?
Since its founding in 2017, Travala has been revolutionizing the travel booking industry by offering access to 2.2 million properties across 230 countries and booking options for over 600 airlines. With the Skyscanner partnership, Travala’s exposure is set to skyrocket, bringing its crypto-powered travel ecosystem to a much larger audience.
In a world that’s moving toward decentralized finance, this partnership between Travala and Skyscanner could serve as a major stepping stone for both Web3 adoption and the global acceptance of crypto payments.
