Travala Partners with Skyscanner to Offer Crypto Payments for Travel

YEREVAN (CoinChapter.com) — Travala, a crypto-native travel platform, has partnered with Skyscanner, a global leader in travel bookings. Primarily, this integration allows Travala to reach Skyscanner’s 110 million monthly users. In addition, it gives access to over 2.2 million hotels worldwide. Notably, Travala is the first crypto-native platform to receive such integration with Skyscanner, expanding the use of cryptocurrency in the travel industry.

Sanja Vukik, head of hotels at Skyscanner, said,

“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.”

Crypto Payments and Rewards for Travelers

Travala allows travelers to book hotels and flights using cryptocurrency. Additionally, the platform supports over 100 cryptocurrencies, making it different from traditional travel platforms like Booking.com and Expedia. Travala also offers a crypto-based loyalty program, providing cryptocurrency rewards instead of traditional loyalty points.

Juan Otero, Travala’s CEO, commented on the integration, saying,

“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.”

Travala’s crypto payment system now gives users an even wider range of options when booking travel.

Skyscanner Integration Brings Crypto Travel to Millions of Users

Chiefly, Travala’s wide coverage includes 2.2 million properties across 230 countries and more than 600 airlines. Correspondingly, Skyscanner handles over 80 billion searches daily, exposing a large number of users to cryptocurrency through Travala’s platform. Interestingly, the integration between the two may drive more users to explore cryptocurrency-based travel options, and cryptocurrency itself, for that matter. As Otero noted, the option to complete transactions in crypto may encourage new users to explore cryptocurrencies as a new payment option.

Moreover, Travala’s loyalty program will also introduce cryptocurrency rewards for bookings. This feature offers an alternative to traditional loyalty points, appealing to users who prefer digital currencies. Notably, the company continues to innovate by offering cryptocurrency payments and crypto rewards for travelers through the most recent partnership with Skyscanner. Above all, Travala continues to break new ground by expanding its offerings and adding incentives for its customer base.