Blockchain was supposed to revolutionize industries across the world by reducing costs and bringing transparency to sectors that desperately need it.
It hasn't happened, but travel isn't giving up by still figuring out ways to apply the technology to loyalty programs, distribution, and unsexy things like reconciliation.
The U.S. government is also apparently keen on using blockchain to increase border security at airports. Check out my story below.
In a move that will have major ramifications in the global corporate travel market, Ebix is trying to take over Yatra to consolidate business travel services across India.
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