Cryptocurrency-native travel platform Travala integrated the Solana blockchain network.
As part of the integration, Travala will add SOL travel rewards as an option for loyalty program members, while also deploying its AVA token — used to access its loyalty program — on Solana, according to a Monday (Sept. 23) press release.
“The Solana network has become one of the most used blockchains due to its cost-effectiveness and scalability,” Travala CEO Juan Otero said in the release. “Not only is the amount of activity within the Solana ecosystem incredible, so is the creativity. As innovators at Travala.com, the technologies that can be harnessed on the Solana network open significant avenues to build the next phase of travel.”
The move allows Solana users to make travel bookings using assets on the Solana network, including the platform’s SOL currency as well as coins such as USDT and USDC, according to the release. It will also soon let travelers receive up to…
