{"id":510068,"date":"2018-03-28T06:41:00","date_gmt":"2018-03-28T06:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/coinhash.co\/germanys-tourism-board-accepts-bitcoin-payments\/"},"modified":"2018-03-28T06:41:00","modified_gmt":"2018-03-28T06:41:00","slug":"germanys-tourism-board-accepts-bitcoin-payments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.free-ebooks.net\/crypto\/germanys-tourism-board-accepts-bitcoin-payments\/","title":{"rendered":"Germany\u2019s Tourism Board Accepts Bitcoin Payments"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The German National Tourism Board has announced that it accepts cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin for its services. The organization promotes German travel destinations with offices in 32 countries around the world. GNTB also intends to implement blockchain technologies in its finances. \u201cWe want to be a global innovation driver in the tourism industry,\u201d its<\/strong> chairperson recently stated.  <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Accepting Bitcoin to Drive Innovation<\/h2>\n

Services offered by the German National Tourism Board (GNTB) can now be paid in cryptocurrency. The organization which promotes Germany as a travel destination accepts bitcoin payments from March this year, according to a press release. It also announced \u201cmedium-term\u201d plans to test blockchain technologies in the processing of its international financial transactions.<\/p>\n

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“Within our digitization strategy, we are constantly examining the latest technologies and considering their application in our organization,\u201d said GNTB\u2018s Chair Petra Hedorfer. \u201cBy accepting cryptocurrencies as means of payment and with the possible implementation of the blockchain technology in our finances, we want to position ourselves as an innovation driver in the tourism industry,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n

The blockchain technology offers \u201cinteresting perspectives\u201d in regards to the speed, transparency and security of financial transfers, the Board also notes. The announcement recognizes the \u201cpotential for tremendous improvements and savings\u201d in international transactions.<\/p>\n

Promoting the Bundesrepublik<\/p>\n

For over six decades, the German National Tourism Board has been working to promote internationally travel opportunities in the the Federal Republic. It is constantly developing new marketing strategies and concepts based on specific themes, events and attractions. These are implemented under the \u201cDestination Germany\u201d brand that has been introduced on multiple markets around the globe.<\/p>\n

GNTB<\/a> says it is actively involved in efforts to optimize the marketing activities of its partners \u2013 German travel companies, commerce and trade associations. It also participates in sales activities in immerging and growing markets in order to increase the volume of tourist traffic and boost foreign currency receipts.<\/p>\n

\"Germany\u2019s<\/p>\n

The Board is attempting to position Germany as a diverse and attractive travel destination, but also strengthen the country\u2019s profile as a business location. To achieve that it offers an array of services in cooperation with German businesses \u2013 from transport and accommodation, to shopping opportunities and tourist attractions.<\/p>\n

The German National Tourism Board was founded by the Bundestag. It represents the country on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy. GNTB is headquartered in Frankfurt am Main and maintains offices in 32 countries around the world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Leading in Adoption<\/h2>\n
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Authorities in the major European economy have taken a relatively soft approach towards cryptocurrencies. Recently, Germany\u2019s Federal Ministry of Finance announced<\/a> that bitcoin should not be taxed when exchanged and used as means of payment. Its clarification notice effectively recognizes the most popular crypto as a currency. Bafin, Germany\u2019s financial regulator, has advised<\/a> investors in initial coin offerings to refer to regulations applicable to traditional financial instruments and comply with current requirements.<\/p>\n

Decisions like these have created favorable conditions for bitcoin adoption in the country. Last year Germany\u2019s largest food delivery portal, Lieferando.de<\/a>, announced it had started accepting bitcoin payments, as news.Bitcoin.com<\/a> reported<\/a>. The company is owned by Takeaway.com BV which operates numerous online delivery services across Europe. This month German crypto media announced that Lieferando\u2019s customers can now pay their orders in bitcoin cash, as well.<\/p>\n

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