Cryptocurrency-backed travel booking platform Travala has integrated with the fourth-largest blockchain by market cap, Solana.
Travala CEO Juan Otero made the announcement during a panel discussion at Solana Breakpoint in Singapore on Saturday. The integration will allow users to book flights, hotels, and accommodations using Solana-powered assets including SOL, USDT, and USDC, among others.
The Solana network has become one of the most used blockchains due to its cost efficiency and scalability, Otero said.
Additionally, customers will be able to earn up to 10% cashback on their bookings in the form of SOL through the loyalty program, along with BTC and Travala's native token AVA.
While Travala currently supports dozens of cryptocurrencies for bookings, the platform’s user account wallets support fewer than ten. Following the integration, users can now deposit and withdraw SOL, USDT, and USDC on the Solana network directly to and from their Travala accounts with zero transaction fees.
The global travel marketplace previously partnered with Skyscanner, which has 110 million monthly users and 80 billion daily searches. With Travala, hotel bookings can be made in over 100 cryptocurrencies.
