Dubai Launches Blockchain-Powered ‘Tourism 2.0’ Marketplace

Dubai launched a blockchain-founded marketplace for the tourism industry referred as Tourism 2.0. It takes goals in assisting tourists get better offers from tour operators and hotels.

The Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) of Dubai launched Tourism 2.0 On Wednesday, April 18, a blockchain-powered virtual market that links users to tour services and hotels. Tourism 2.0 will develop the prospective to make Dubai a foremost destination for world travel by 2020. The intention to build a blockchain marketplace was announced earlier.

With the help this application, operators can access room rates and hotel occupancy in Dubai, thus helping clients in finding the most suitable offers. The podium will also permit tourists to keep their travel experiences personalized in the city.

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