Travala, the journey web site that accepts funds in cryptocurrency, has teamed up with trivago (TRVG), including its stock of two.2 million properties to the resort search platform.
When trivago customers choose a Travala resort they are going to be redirected to the web site, the place they are going to have the choice of paying in bitcoin (BTC), ether (ETH) and dozens of different cryptocurrencies, the corporate mentioned in an emailed assertion.
Travala has already secured related tie-ups with journey search websites Skyscanner in September final yr and Kayak in November 2023. The settlement with trivago provides to the real-world makes use of for cryptocurrencies, with resort bookings now accessible in addition to funds for flights.
The Singapore-based platform based in 2017 additionally permits customers to earn rewards in bitcoin or Travala’s native token AVA, which has dropped greater than 50% this yr after touching a three-year excessive of greater than $3 on Dec. 13.
Travala, which is backed by the world’s largest crypto change, Binance, is in talks with potential patrons after receiving a takeover strategy late final yr, CoinDesk reported final month.
Kayak-owner Reserving.com (BKNG) was one earlier suitor that determined to cross on a possible acquisition, two folks with data of the matter mentioned.
