That’s a wrap! Thank you to everyone who joined us at the SAN TSG & Paximum headquarters in Antalya. Here’s how it went.
Decode Travel made its debut in Turkey at the headquarters of SAN TSG & Paximum, bringing together over 30 travel and tech specialists from Turkey, Germany, Macedonia, Italy, Spain and Georgia, from seasoned travel tech developers to blockchain enthusiasts and students. Industry players such as SAN TSG/Paximum, SunExpress, A3M Global Monitoring, Technoly/Petour (AERTiCKET Group), Juice, TripX and TraSo took part. In a two-day innovation sprint, seven teams worked on real pain points of the industry, from fragmented systems and inefficient payments to transparency, security and personalization in travel.
Inspirational dynamic packaging powered by generative AI: a B2C chatbot learns the traveler’s preferences in conversation, sources travel services through Camino Messenger and turns them into a personalized booking, in real time and with secure data flows.
An interface working with Camino Messenger to manage booking content, plus a smart contract that settles payments and resolves disputes automatically between provider, distributor and traveler.
A smart contract that resolves payment disputes and delays between service providers and tour operators, turning complex micropayments into an automated distribution.
More profitable upselling after a booking: a protocol on Camino Network to share customer data securely between partners, shown with an OTA and a car rental company.
TIV, a platform built on self-sovereign identity: travelers own their digital identity and share only the details each booking needs, with smart contracts for services like car rental.
The airline explored Camino Messenger to improve its distribution network and its communication and transactions with business partners.
A smart contract system that automates commissions and payments to B2B partners directly inside the core booking systems.
SunExpress & Paximum (SAN TSG) also participated with teams addressing their core business challenges, streamlining distribution, and automating B2B payment processes.
Streamline tourism payments with innovative blockchain solutions! Develop a smart contract system on Camino Network that transforms complex micropayments into an efficient, automated distribution process.
Solve the personalization-privacy paradox in travel! Create a DApp that leverages zero-knowledge proofs and AI to offer tailored experiences while safeguarding traveler data.
Reinvent the travel companion for the digital age! Build a decentralized platform that connects travelers with local expertise, breaks language barriers, and securely preserves experiences on the blockchain.
Revolutionize business networking in the travel industry! Design a platform on Camino Network that facilitates strategic partnerships, tracks collaborative value, and unlocks new potential in the Web3 travel ecosystem.
Travel companies struggle to integrate Web2 and Web3 to authentically engage users, verify travel history, and distribute rewards fairly, while ensuring privacy.
Teams pitched their solutions in 10-minute presentations. Solutions were scored on their technical viability, market potential, and presentation clarity. Extra points went to teams who extended existing functionality in creative ways.
“We aim to support the digital transformation in the sector by combining technology and tourism. Hosting Turkey's first Web3 travel hackathon in partnership with Chain4Travel at our headquarters marks a significant milestone in shaping the future of travel technology.”
“We started this hackathon series for travel companies to explore blockchain’s transformative potential, gain hands-on experience, and bring sharp minds from many backgrounds and companies together. The solutions created during Decode in Turkey are proof that innovation on Camino Network can be realized in a matter of days.”
“Our winning solution integrated AI with the Camino Messenger to create personalized and inspiring booking experiences. From the start, we recognized the potential of the solution to create something innovative and unique in the travel industry. We even purchased the domain during the event. Work is underway, and we're excited to launch the first version soon.”
Recap of the second travel tech hackathon for leading travel companies and web3 enthusiasts.
