Multiple emirates in the UAE are looking to the metaverse to boost tourism in their respective regions. Sharjah now joins Dubai in broadening its Web3 ambitions.
Tourists flock to El Salvador despite Bitcoin bear market
El Salvador, the first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender, has seen explosive growth in tourism numbers in the first half of 2022.
Tourism in El Salvador up 30% since Bitcoin adoption, minister says
Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele previously announced that El Salvador’s GDP grew over 10% in 2021.
American Airlines partners with decentralized travel market Winding Tree
The airline industry is still reeling from the lingering effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, which shut down the global economy and restricted travel.
Thailand’s tourism authority is considering creating its own utility token
The proposed TAT Coin will enable tourism operators to cash in on the popularity of cryptocurrencies.
Siberian Region Partners With Universa to Create Blockchain Tourism Destination
Over 500,000 tourists visited Western Siberia in 2018, according to regional authorities, who are hoping a digital ecosystem will attract more.
Australian State Grants Crypto Startup $100k to Boost Tourism
An Australian state government has awarded $100,000 to a crypto travel company in an effort to bolster its tourism industry.
Crypto Tourism Is Growing – For Better or Worse
From luxury cruises to Middle East startup tours, crypto enthusiasts are traveling the world, but it’s not always seen in a positive light.