The Future of Travel

Research Overview

Author: Mayank Singhal
Release Date: February 28, 2018

Abstract:

This research project examines how Winding Tree is deploying blockchain technology to disintermediate global distribution systems and online travel agencies so that airlines, hotel, and car companies can offer available inventory directly to consumers in a more efficient and cost-effective manner, potentially to compete more effectively with Airbnb and Uber.

 

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