Travala Accepted On Accelerate IATA Program
Travala accepted on Accelerate IATA Program. The program will see Travala.com work with leading airlines. It includes Emirates and Singapore Airlines, to develop more personalized customer offerings using blockchain technology.
Travala.com, the world’s leading cryptocurrency-friendly travel booking platform, is one of six startups to help leading airlines create more personalized offers and orders as part of the Accelerate@IATA program.
The initiative designs by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) that connects seven airlines. It includes Emirates Airlines, Singapore Airlines, and International Airlines Group. Innovative startups develop impactful industry solutions.
The program is powered by Plug and Play. It is an innovation platform that runs accelerator programs and provides venture capital to startups. Since 2006, Plug and Play have accelerated over 2,500 startups. Assisting thousands of pioneering companies like PayPal, Dropbox, and SoundHound to raise a total of $9 billion in venture funding to date.
As part of the Accelerate@IATA program, Travala.com will have the opportunity to work with airlines by collaborating on projects, developing white-label products, and expediting implementations while participating in networking events, mentor sessions, and dealflows to expand its network and forge long-term partnerships.
“At Travala.com, we’ve dedicated significant time and resources to developing an elevated flight booking experience, and we’re thrilled to continue pushing the boundaries of innovation in the field via the Accelerate@IATA program. The program will allow us to explore new ways to use blockchain technology in conjunction with airlines to rethink the future of flights for the global airline industry.”— Juan Otero, CEO of Travala.com
The Accelerate@IATA team and the startups in the program will be showcasing their work at IATA symposiums. The World Financial Symposium, and the World Passenger Symposium in September and November, respectively.
ABOUT IATA
Accelerate@IATA is the first industry-owned travel tech accelerator where airlines and startups converge for innovation. This program gives airlines and value chain partners access to startups and leading-edge technologies. The objective is to facilitate projects, pilots, and implementations between the partners and the startups. Each group of selected startups will go through a dynamic program.
ABOUT Travala
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.
