The encrypted tourism reservation platform Travala has been opened for XRP payment, which allows users to book more than 2.2 million hotels and other accommodations worldwide, covering 230 countries and territories. This move further extends the use of XRP from transfers and transactions to cross-border tourism consumption.
2.2 million dwellings covered
Travala states that when a user completes a reservation on the platform, it can make payments directly using XRP without relying on a traditional bank transfer or credit card network. According to the Platform, orders can be confirmed near-immediately.
Travala is one of the early online tourism platforms supporting the payment of encrypted assets, which, in addition to hotels, provides resorts, apartments and short-term rental accommodation, while supporting a variety of encrypted currency and traditional payment methods.
The payment scene continues to expand.
This access means that XRP holders have added a large-scale consumption scene. XRP is being used on more platforms for actual payments than is used only as a traded asset. The article mentions that the faster settlement of XRP and lower transfer costs are among the important reasons why they are used for daily consumption.
For the encryption industry, the significance of such access is not only an additional payment option, but also reflects the fact that digital assets are moving towards a more specific consumption scenario for goods and services, especially in areas where there is greater cross-border, online and immediate demand recognition.
XRP ecology has increased in recent times.
Coinpaper mentions that XRP ecology has remained relatively active in the near future. In May, the XRP Legger chain increased its trade volume by 65 per cent each year, and network activity rose to a new high. Drivers include the increase in Bitstamp-related activities and the expansion of the Ripple Stabilisation Currency RLUSD.
These changes show that the application of XRP is extending from business settlements to broader scenarios such as stable currency transactions and tourism reservations. With more businesses and platform access, the role of XRP in real payments continues to grow.