The German Tourist Board (NGBT) announced that it would accept the crypto-currencies such as Bitcoin as payment. The organization promised travel destinations in Germany through agencies present in 32 countries worldwide. The German Agency also intends to use the technology Blockchain. The President of NGBT recently said they want to become a global innovation engine in the tourism industry
Accepting Bitcoin to promote innovation
It will be possible to pay for services provided by the NGBT crypto-currencies. The German agency that promised trips to Germany began accepting Bitcoin payments from this March, according to a press release. He also announced the medium-term plans to test the Blockchain technology in the treatment of its international financial transactions.
The President of NGBT Petra Hedorfer, said that as part of their strategy of digitization, they regularly analyze the latest technologies and their application in their organization. By accepting digital currencies as payment and the possible implementation of Blockchain technology they want to position themselves as a driver of innovation in the tourism industry, she added. The Blockchain offers interesting perspectives in terms of speed, transparency and security, told M me Hedorfer.
The crypto-currencies at the service of tourism
For over 60 years, the German Tourist Board is promoting travel opportunities in the country. It is continually developing new marketing strategies and concepts based on themes and very specific events. These are implemented under the " Destination Germany " which was introduced in many markets around the world.
The NGBT said to be actively involved in efforts to optimize marketing activities of its partners, the German travel agencies and commercial organizations. It also helps businesses operating in the tourism sector to increase the volume of tourist traffic and bring in foreign currency.