Traveling, knowing new places, visiting extraordinary places, relaxing and having fun, can describe very roughly what people look for when they want to vacation.
The tourism industry has to respond to these and other needs of its customers, so it must stay at the forefront of the latest trends at all times. Therefore, it is not surprising that cryptocurrencies have begun to gather strength in this sector.
At first, the digital currencies made their appearance in this industry when some hotels began to accept them, then they were joined by some airlines, there is a whole section dedicated solely to tourism for lovers of cryptocurrencies.
CoinsBank, the provider of Scottish wallets, has organized the Blockchain Cruises, luxury cruises that bring together millionaires, investors and novices in the world of digital currencies.
Its objective is to promote these new technologies at the same time that it provides an unforgettable experience to its crew. A representative of the company told CoinDesk : "It's not just tourism, it's a lifestyle that we promote."
In September of this year, the cruise ship will sail the Mediterranean Sea and approximately 2,300 people are expected to attend. In just its third edition, the initiative has obtained so much fame that already half of the tickets have been sold and the rest costs between USD $ 1,000 and USD $ 3,000.
Another great advance in the sector is due to CryptoCribs, a platform very similar to Airbnb, which seeks to connect crypto enthusiasts around the world. Since its launch last year, CryptoCribs facilitated finding accommodations, in more than a dozen countries, that accept digital currencies as a payment method.
The general objective of this company is very similar to that of most companies in the area: making the crypto community grow. To do this, it brings together experts and novices on the subject of digital assets, in order to exchange ideas and promote the use of cryptocurrencies.
"You have experienced hosts who want to host cryptanalysts around the world and there are also people who are new to the space and want to learn more about it," said Erasmus Elsner, co-founder of CryptoCribs.
According to Elsner, there is no better way to experience the camaraderie than traveling together. And that is precisely what the community needs to strengthen itself: that its developers and innovators share in an environment where they can expose and discuss their ideas in a cordial way.
And just like these, there are many other tourism sector initiatives that are adopting cryptocurrencies in their schemes. Whether to use them as a method of payment or that they themselves are the main attraction, digital currencies are becoming a fundamental part of thousands of people's vacations.