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D. DuziakBlockchain for Hospitality and Tourismhttps://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-9636-3_6

6. Decentralized Booking Platforms

Dominika Duziak1  
(1)
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
 

Decentralized booking platforms have the potential to disrupt the traditional model of booking travel through Global Distribution Systems (GDS) and Online Travel Agencies (OTAs). Some industry experts claim that regaining direct access to travelers and bypassing intermediaries, which can be achieved through blockchain-based platforms, will generate major savings for the whole hospitality and tourism industry.

In this chapter, we will uncover the advantages and opportunities that decentralized ...

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