About Travala.com
Travala.com is a Singapore-based online travel agency founded in 2017 that accepts over 100 cryptocurrencies alongside Visa, Mastercard, and Apple Pay. The platform lists 2.2 million accommodation properties across 230 countries, 600 airlines for flight booking, and 400,000 tours and activities worldwide. Prices display in USD; crypto payments convert at real-time rates at checkout, so the exact fiat equivalent varies with market conditions at the moment of booking.
Travala draws inventory from multiple global distribution systems and booking APIs, including Expedia-affiliated hotel data, giving coverage comparable to mainstream OTAs in most markets. The company's native AVA token powers the Smart Program: hold AVA in one of four membership tiers (Basic, Smart, Premium, VIP) and earn 1%-10% cashback in BTC or AVA on qualifying bookings. Users who prefer not to use AVA can still book at standard rates and pay with any supported crypto or card.
Binance holds a minority stake in Travala Pte. Ltd. and holds a board seat, placing the platform firmly within the mainstream crypto infrastructure. The company reported more than USD 100 million in annual revenue for 2024, with over 80% of bookings transacted in cryptocurrency. An unsolicited acquisition approach was reported in January 2025 at a valuation above USD 100 million; its outcome has not been publicly confirmed.
The platform suits crypto holders looking to spend digital assets on travel without cashing out to fiat, and travellers collecting AVA rewards. Users without crypto can still book using Visa or Mastercard, though they will not access AVA cashback.
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Pros of using Travala.com
- Accepts 100+ cryptocurrencies directly, including BTC, ETH, BNB, USDT, and USDC
- 2.2 million properties across 230 countries, 600+ airlines, and 400,000+ tours and activities
- AVA Smart Program offers up to 10% cashback in BTC or AVA on qualifying bookings
- 24/7 live chat support accessible from every page on the platform
- Binance-backed with $100M+ annual revenue confirming operational stability
Cons of using Travala.com
- BTC and ETH payments carry a markup over the equivalent credit card price on some properties
- Property selection is thinner than Booking.com or Expedia in rural and less-visited markets
- Prices display in USD only; European card users pay currency conversion fees at checkout
- Refund and cancellation disputes can take longer to resolve than standard OTA timelines
- No specific travel or financial licence publicly disclosed; oversight relies on Singapore corporate compliance
