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Travala integrates with the Solana blockchain to enable hotel and flight bookings using SOL, USDT, and USDC

Travala, a cryptocurrency-based online travel ticketing service, has expanded its crypto payment options to support major tokens running on the Solana blockchain. On September 21, Travala CEO Juan Otero announced the integration with Layer1 blockchain ecosystem Solana at the Solana Breakpoint conference in Singapore. The partnership allows travelers to book hotels and flights on the Solana blockchain using Solana's native token, SOL, as well as major stablecoins USDT and USDC. While Travala has historically accepted payments in Bitcoin and numerous other cryptocurrencies, including Ethereum, the Solana integration allows users to deposit and withdraw backed tokens directly on their Travala account and enable zero-fee transactions in travel bookings. Travala will also be launching SOL travel rewards in the near future.