Expedia Teams up with Travala to Bring Crypto Payments to 700k Hotel Bookings
Travel booking giant Expedia partnered with crypto-travel platform Travala.com today, allowing users to book over 700,000 accommodations with Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. The firm allows users to book hotel rooms using BTC, LTC, ETH, TRX, and over 20 other altcoins.
He noted that through Expedia’s expansive travel supply, partner support, and cutting-edge technology, the firm specializes in helping partners like Travala.com “build fantastic experiences for their travelers.” Juan Otero of Travala.com revealed the firm’s lastest month-on-month data showed consumer confidence and travel desire, against the ongoing COVID-19 backdrop, is increasing with an 80 percent increase in room nights booked and website traffic up 50 percent week-on-week.