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The crypto-based online travel platform&nbsp;Travala&nbsp;took a big step by&nbsp;integrating Solana&nbsp;into its payment system, allowing users to save on flight bookings, hotel bookings, and much more using&nbsp;SOL, USDT,&nbsp;and USCD tokens. Known for prioritizing the use of cryptocurrencies, the move expands Travala even more but will further entrench its place in Decentralized Finance (DeFi). As the initial step in a series of strategic moves, this partnership with Solana’s blockchain will offer increased speed, scalability and a reduction in cost. 
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<h2 id="strong-solana-integration-fuels-travala-s-growth-strategy-strong">Solana Integration Fuels Travala’s Growth Strategy</h2> 
With their latest integration with Solana, Travala has proven they are far from finished in expanding what the company has to offer. Solana’s blockchain completes the travel trifecta with high throughput and low fees that make payments easier and massively scalable transactions to support a growing user need — all matching Travala.com’s vision of frictionless travel booking experiences powered by digital currency. “Solana’s scalability and efficiency will be huge factors in Travala expanding to new audiences,” said Travala CEO Juan Otero at the Solana Breakpoint event in Singapore. This integration marks an important step in bringing more emerging technological advancements to the surface of our lives and ultimately enabling more mainstream cryptocurrency payments. 
Thanks to its ability to send transactions faster and cheaper than most other blockchain platforms, Solana is quickly becoming one of Travala’s blockchain networks of choice as it gears up for a new growth phase. On the other hand, Travala enables users to deposit and withdraw SOL, USDT, and USDC on the Solana network for a seamless travel journey at low costs for crypto users. This enables users to book accommodation with zero fees, incentivizing more crypto travel enthusiasts to use Travala natively. 
<h2 id="strong-travala-s-loyalty-program-offers-10-in-sol-rewards-strong">Travala’s Loyalty Program Offers 10% in SOL Rewards</h2> 
The upgrades to Travala’s loyalty program come as part of the Solana integration, allowing its users to earn up to 10% travel rewards in SOL. It is part of Travala’s suite of initiatives to promote the use of cryptocurrency for travel bookings. Previously integrated into Ethereum and BNB Chain, the AVA token by Travala is expanding its multi-chain presence with Solana. 
Many would argue that a loyalty program of this nature is a game changer for Travala users, providing a clear reason for crypto holders to activate and utilise the platform as much as possible. Otero added, “This promotion serves as a fantastic offer to incentivise Travala users and increase the exposure of Solana and AVA through promotions on the Travala platform. 
The goal is not only to provide rewards but also, through integration, to motivate and demonstrate to consumers that cryptocurrency can also be an efficient method of payment when it comes to everyday transactions such as booking flights or hotels. It is all about making crypto payments to be as easy as, or even better than, normal electronic payment mechanisms… but with extremely low costs and speed of processing. 
<h2 id="strong-partnership-with-skyscanner-broadens-travala-s-reach-strong">Partnership with Skyscanner Broadens Travala’s Reach</h2> 
This integration with Solana is one component of their larger strategic vision for hybrid blockchain projects and the move to make AVA a first-class citizen on both networks. A major development for future growth, Travala has integrated with Skyscanner — one of the world’s largest travel marketplaces with over 110 million monthly users, including many first-time cryptocurrency users. By joining forces with this machine, Travala will be able to offer its customers access to its own arsenal of 2.2 million hotels. The relationship even includes the top online travel companies (OTAs) – such as Expedia and <a href="https://x.com/travalacom?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Booking.com</a>, which will showcase Travala to travellers around the globe. 
“Collaborating with Skyscanner is a proud moment for us,” Otero told TNW. “Integration opens the door for crypto payments to expand broadly within the travel. We want to take play a role in making travel more accessible and convenient by allowing global travellers to utilise their digital assets when booking things like the holidays of their dreams. 
Users of Travala can book to stay with more than 100 cryptocurrencies, including Solana’s native token SOL – a new service complimenting an already extensive list of payment options on the platform. This sets Travala apart as one of the top payment options in the crypto travel industry. 
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<h3 id="strong-a-new-era-of-crypto-travel-with-solana-strong">A New Era of Crypto Travel with Solana</h3> 
The integration of Travala and Solana is not only a technological upgrade but it marks the user’s perspective from which they have seen and used cryptocurrencies. With Solana’s technology, Travala wants to make a faster and more efficient way for travellers all over the world to use crypto on their next booking. 
Travala CEO Juan Otero commented: “The addition of Solana to the Travala multi-chain universe, including Ethereum and BNB Chain, also underlines our commitment to deliver flexibility and choice for all travel bookings.” This is one strategy of Travala to mainstream crypto payments among all other industries aside from travel. According to Otero, “We are leading the way for the future of travel by offering cryptocurrency as a preferred option. “With Solana integration, we are one step closer to fulfilling that vision.” 
In a nutshell,&nbsp; the innovative as well as practical combination of Travala-Solana collaboration. This partnership with Travala is part of Solana‘s role in future plans to provide benefits to users and the travel industry. From zero-fee transactions to earning 10% of your SOL back in travel rewards and backed by global partners, including Skyscanner, Travala is now leading the way in how people book their holidays online. 
This is a sign of the maturity of crypto and its potential in real-life use cases beyond just trading for speculation. Travala is powering full speed towards the future of crypto adoption and tourist experiences with its powerful toolset. Stay tuned to <a href="https://thebitjournal.com/">TheBit Journal</a> for more.

Travala Integrates Solana for 10% Rewards and Faster, Fee-Free Crypto Travel

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