Binance celebrates “Cryptotourism” with first crypto-powered tours
Leading exchange to give $50,000 in BNB via a global treasure hunt in honor of World Tourism Day
DUBAIUAE, 27 September 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Binancethe global blockchain company behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, today announced the first-ever crypto-sponsored vacation – i.e. ‘cryptotourism’ – to show the world how efficient, safe and easy travel is in a web3 world.
To demonstrate what’s possible when you ditch traditional currency and globetrot exclusively using crypto, Binance has teamed up with leading travel influencers, Lauren Bullen and Jack Morrison a crypto-only global scavenger hunt that includes giving away $50,000 in BNB for those who want to join the movement.
Binance Global Vice President of Marketing, James Rothwellsaid, “Cryptotourism makes global travel easier and safer for everyone. It is also an economical choice, as there are zero fees, full transaction transparency and no country-by-country exchange rate issues. The ease of using crypto while traveling is a testament to the the incredible mainstream global adoption we’re starting to see.”
Begins on World Tourism Day (September 27), Lauren and Jack will book crypto-exclusive travel to select global hot spots, as well as all goods and services, using Binance Pay – a contactless, borderless and secure cryptocurrency payment technology, all while sharing crypto travel tips and how-to tricks cryptotourism a reality for everyone.
The duo will each hide their own Binance Gift Card in secret destinations, worth $25,000 in BNB to help fund two lucky followers’ crypto-tourism dreams. They will drop a series of clues via @gypsea_lust (Lauren), @jackmorris (Jack) and @binanceand once the hidden prizes have been located, new Binance accounts will be activated if necessary and $25,000 in BNB will be directly transferred to each of the two winners.
“I love venturing into new territory and crypto travel is just that. This is just the beginning of a whole new amazing world for people who love to travel,” said Lauren.
“I’ve dedicated my life to traveling and now it’s a burden to do it without having to worry about exchange rates or carrying physical cash,” Jack said. “People think global travel has to be super expensive and complicated – it’s not. And we want to show people that crypto travel makes it even easier.”
The travel industry has been particularly hard hit after emerging from the pandemic, in addition to recent market volatility and geopolitical conflict. Between travel restrictions, airline cancellations and large crowds, travel has felt anything but easy. The campaign will demonstrate that crypto-backed travel is not only a reality, but a more practical way to explore the world.
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