Didit joins HBX Group and Enters The Elite Of Tourism Innovation

Key Takeaways

Disruptive Technologies in Tourism: The adoption of disruptive technologies like blockchain and artificial intelligence is transforming the tourism industry, enhancing security and operational efficiency.

Strategic Collaboration: The partnership between startups and large corporations, such as Didit and HBX Group, is crucial for driving innovation and addressing challenges in the tourism sector.

Innovation in Digital Payments: Blockchain-based digital payment solutions offer greater transparency and security, significantly reducing the risk of fraud in the tourism industry.

Mentorship and Growth: Participation in innovation programs like HBX Group's TravelTech Lab provides startups with access to expert mentorship and resources that accelerate their growth and development.
 

Didit is now part of the tourism innovation elite! Our startup has been selected by HBX Group, a leader in the TravelTech B2B ecosystem, with a clear mission: to revolutionize the travel industry. After a rigorous process competing against more than 120 startups from 25 countries, Didit was chosen along with three other companies to work hand in hand with HBX Group.

Our innovative proposal, which combines NFC, blockchain, and artificial intelligence technologies to enhance security and efficiency in verifications and payments within the tourism industry, perfectly aligns with HBX Group's vision for its TravelTech Lab. Together, we aim to revolutionize the industry, create more attractive experiences for travelers, and optimize operations for tourism companies.

A commitment to innovation

José María Pestaña, Chief Innovation & Public Affairs Officer at HBX Group, states, "Innovation is the cornerstone of our TravelTech Lab at HBX Group, and our collaboration with Wayra is key to connecting with startups that offer a unique value proposition." He adds: "We are very satisfied with the results of the second challenge and want to congratulate all the selected startups. We firmly believe that the winning proposals can contribute to improving our partners' efficiency. We trust that together we can continue to facilitate the real transformation of the TravelTech space and enhance the traveler's experience."

This milestone opens up a world of opportunities for us. Not only will we be able to collaborate directly with HBX Group to generate joint business opportunities, but we will also receive mentoring from industry experts to enhance our solutions. Additionally, we will integrate into Wayra's innovation ecosystem, Telefónica's open innovation hub, which will give us access to a global network of talent and resources.

"Our alliance with HBX Group is an exciting adventure. We want to create innovative solutions through the most disruptive technologies that redefine the hotel and tourism sector," explains Andrés Saborido, COO of Wayra. "What better way to do this than by leveraging the entrepreneurial ecosystem we have been supporting for over 15 years. At Wayra, we want to congratulate all the winners, as together we will seek to create a real impact on their businesses and successfully face new market challenges”, also says.

What is HBX Group?

HBX Group is a leading B2B ecosystem player in the TravelTech space, connecting and empowering businesses in the ever-evolving world of travel. With a cloud-based technology platform, HBX Group provides fast and reliable access to a unique portfolio of travel products and services, leveraging data and intelligence to seamlessly connect supply and demand worldwide.

At Didit, we are convinced that the combination of technologies such as NFC, blockchain, and AI can radically transform the travel experience, making it safer, more efficient, and personalized. Our participation in HBX Group's TravelTech Lab will allow us to take this vision to the next level, collaborating with other innovators and industry experts to create solutions that will define the future of travel.