Lufthansa & SWISS Web3 Hackathon Unveils Innovative Travel Tech Solutions
Innovative Travel Tech Solutions Emerge at Web3 Hackathon
A recent Web3 Hackathon in Frankfurt, co-hosted by Lufthansa Systems, Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS), and the Camino Network Foundation, showcased cutting-edge travel tech innovations. The event brought together experts from 13 travel and tech companies to develop practical, ready-to-use solutions in just 48 hours. These solutions leveraged blockchain and AI to enhance efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability in the travel industry.
Key Topics and Solutions
The hackathon focused on real-world applications, exploring new distribution methods for flight and travel products via the blockchain-based Camino Network. Key areas of innovation included:
- New Payment Methods: Integrating local payment solutions to expand market reach.
- CO₂ Offsetting: Enhancing transparency in carbon compensation activities.
- Market Access: Opening doors to emerging sales markets.
- Personalized Travel: Streamlining group bookings and digital identity management.
Top Projects Selected by Jury
A jury from Deutsche Lufthansa AG selected three standout projects:
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Unimoni's Solution: Integrated 300,000 non-IATA travel agencies in India into the Camino Network, offering local payment methods and direct access to Lufthansa flight content. This could lower distribution costs and expand international markets.
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SWISS & Digital Hangar's Concept: Enhanced Travel-ID with Web3 wallet integration, enabling digital identity and asset management for vouchers and services.
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Hotelplan's Group Booking Solution: Allowed travelers to book together seamlessly, offering convenience, speed, and cost savings.
Special Recognition for Sustainability
Carbify earned the "Winner of the Hearts" title for its CO₂ reduction solution. By leveraging the Camino Network, Carbify provided full traceability of carbon offset activities, including geolocation of planted trees.
Industry Impact and Future Potential
Mickael Woelcke, SWISS project manager, highlighted the teams' ability to integrate LHG flight content rapidly, emphasizing the technology's commercial potential. Pablo Castillo, CEO of Chain4Travel, noted that connections once taking months were established in days, with solutions offering up to 98% cost savings and 50% improved sustainability.
The Lufthansa Group is now evaluating these projects for potential pilot applications, paving the way for sustainable, market-ready solutions in the travel industry.
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