Travala AI Hotel Booking: USDC Payments on Base Blockchain

Travala has launched a new protocol allowing AI agents to search and book hotels using USDC on the Base blockchain. This system covers over 2.2 million hotels in 230 countries, including major chains like Marriott and Hilton. What's interesting is the transaction costs are around one cent, with near-instant settlement and no gas fees for users. While AI agents can handle the search and reservation, the final payment still requires manual approval from the traveler. Travala plans to expand this protocol to flights and other travel products. This development shows how AI and cryptocurrency are merging to create new travel booking experiences.