Dtravel Direct Launches Decentralized Vacation Rental Platform

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By Dtravel
Mar 17, 2025, 4:36 PM
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Dtravel Direct has launched a new platform enabling vacation rental operators to create their own booking sites within minutes.​ The service integrates with the Nite Protocol for automatic listing distribution while operators maintain control over payouts and policies.​

Key features:

  • Direct booking capabilities
  • 10% discount for crypto payments with $TRVL
  • 4,053 listings across 121 countries
  • Integration with Base and Ethereum mainnet

Recent updates include Nite Protocol fee token implementation and preferred payment token status for $TRVL.​ The platform aims to eliminate middlemen and reduce fees through decentralized operations.​

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The End of Centralized Rental Platforms

**Rental businesses dependent on centralized platforms face existential risks** from technical glitches and policy changes, highlighting vulnerability in current business models. The Nite Protocol aims to disrupt this paradigm by creating a *decentralized vacation rental network* that will: - Enable independent referral businesses and metasearch capabilities - Support automated operations through AI integration - Allow solo entrepreneurs to build comprehensive rental platforms - Remove dependency on centralized booking platforms This shift suggests a future where rental businesses can operate autonomously without relying on third-party trust systems. The protocol promises to democratize the vacation rental industry, currently dominated by major OTAs like Airbnb.

Dtravel Expands in South America with BUHO Property Integration

Dtravel Expands in South America with BUHO Property Integration

Dtravel network has integrated BUHO Property's vacation rentals across Chile, Argentina, and Ecuador. Travelers can now: - Book properties directly with owners - Pay using $TRVL cryptocurrency - Receive 10% discount on bookings - Avoid traditional booking platform fees BUHO Property hosts will earn $TRVL tokens for completed bookings through their dedicated portal: [BUHO Property on Dtravel](https://buhoproperty.dtravel.com/property) This expansion marks a significant step in Dtravel's peer-to-peer vacation rental ecosystem.

Dtravel Network Reaches 4,053 Listings Milestone

Dtravel Network Reaches 4,053 Listings Milestone

Dtravel's direct booking network has expanded to include 4,053 vacation rental listings across 121 countries. The growth is driven by Dtravel Direct, the company's proprietary booking infrastructure. Key updates: - Network spans 121 countries - All listings powered by Dtravel Direct platform - Recent milestone: 8,349 vacation rental nights booked - New partnership with Nite Protocol announced The platform continues to help vacation rental operators reduce Airbnb dependency through direct booking capabilities. Further expansion expected through strategic partnerships aimed at onboarding hundreds of thousands of additional properties.

New Short-Term TRVL Staking Vaults Launch on Base Network

Dtravel is launching new short-term $TRVL staking vaults on the Base network in response to community requests. - 1-month staking vault now available at trvl.com/earn - Users must bridge $TRVL tokens from Ethereum mainnet to Base - Official bridge provided by LayerZero_Core accessible via TRVL website *Important*: Ensure tokens are bridged before attempting to stake.

Dtravel Partners with SkyTrade Network for Enhanced Rewards

Dtravel Partners with SkyTrade Network for Enhanced Rewards

Dtravel has partnered with SkyTrade Network, a leader in the air rights industry. This collaboration offers community members the chance to earn bonus rewards by supporting both platforms: - SkyTrade members can earn 500 bonus points through Dtravel's Booking or Listing Incentive Program - Dtravel members can gain bonus points on SkyTrade by signing up and claiming AirSpace SkyTrade's marketplace allows property owners to monetize airspace above their properties, innovating in real estate. For more details on participation, check out Dtravel's latest blog post: https://dtravel.com/blog/dtravel-partners-with-skytrade-offering-the-opportunity-to-earn-enhanced-rewards/

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