IOTX token holders will be able to book over 3,000,000 travel products in 230+ countries, boosting IOTX adoption
San Francisco, 15th of April –– Travala.com, the world’s leading cryptocurrency-friendly online travel agency, and IoTeX, the leading blockchain platform for IoT (internet of trusted things), today announced a strategic partnership to integrate IoTeX’s IOTX token on the travel website’s platform.
The integration will enable IOTX token holders to book over 2.2 million hotels and homes, 600+ airlines, and 400,000+ activities in more than 230 countries. This new utility of IOTX propels IoTeX’s mission forward, expanding the project’s footprint into the real world and providing the IoTeX community with access to world-class services via the Travala.com platform and growing partner network.
IoTeX and Travala.com will also explore utilizing IoTeX’s smart devices like Pebble Tracker to record travelers’ journeys on the blockchain, fueling new use cases like decentralized travel logs, travel competitions, and location-based NFTs via ‘proof of presence’. Join our Livestream AMA on Tuesday April 20th at 5pm PDT,v where IoTeX and Travala.com teams will share our future vision!
Through the partnership, holders of IOTX will be able to participate in a cheaper, fairer, and more inclusive travel economy alongside leading cryptocurrency assets like Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Travala.com’s native AVA token. Additionally, IoTeX will use Travala.com’s corporate account services for the company’s internal travel requirements.
With savings of up to 40% available on Travala.com (when compared with other online travel agencies), a total of over 3,000,000 travel products will soon be at the fingertips of IOTX token holders worldwide, increasing the exposure of IoTeX’s ecosystem to an ever-expanding user base.
Raullen Chai, IoTeX Co-founder, said “This partnership brings together two projects with a shared vision for how blockchain can impact the future of travel by empowering users. We greatly admire Travala.com’s incredible growth and focus on community, as well as their innovative spirit. We look forward to working with their fantastic team to expand the utility of IOTX and the broader travel landscape.”
Commenting on the partnership, Juan Otero, Travala.com CEO, said “In continuing our commitment towards mass cryptocurrency adoption, we’re very excited to partner with IoTeX to champion the growth of the crypto community and to bring a new use case to IOTX. The team impressed me with their vision for their business, and I have no doubt that we will see them making waves in the crypto community.”
About Travala.com
Founded in 2017, Travala.com is the leading cryptocurrency-friendly travel booking service with 2,200,000+ properties, 400,000+ activities in 230 countries, and 600 airlines globally. Travala.com is a champion of cryptocurrency adoption, accepting over 80 leading cryptocurrencies along with traditional payment methods. In addition to unbeatable prices via its Best Price Guarantee, Smart members on Travala.com can also enjoy additional discounts and loyalty rewards for eligible bookings made on the platform. For more information about Travala.com, visit: www.travala.com.
About IoTeX
Founded as an open-source platform in 2017, IoTeX is an EVM-compatible blockchain to fuel the Internet of Trusted Things, an open ecosystem where humans and machines can interact with guaranteed trust and privacy. IoTeX envisions a future where everyday people can own and control their smart devices, as well as the data and value they generate. Backed by a global team of 30+ top research scientists and engineers, IoTeX combines blockchain, decentralized identity, and secure hardware to enable user-owned IoT devices and networks. By connecting the physical and digital worlds, IoTeX will empower the future machine economy and redefine the trillion-dollar IoT industry.
For more information, visit the IoTeX website at https://iotex.io and review the IoTeX onboarding pack at https://onboard.iotex.io.
