FN ISI Export Format VR 1.0 PT J TI Blockchain Technology AF Kypritidis, Alexandros AU Kypritidis, A AB Nowadays, the travel industry features centralization drawbacks due to the powerful oligopolies that some industry intermediaries have created. These drawbacks pose an opportunity for the establishment of blockchain technology in the travel industry. In this paper the operation of blockchain technology, its main benefits and the drawbacks of the travel industry are analyzed in the literature review. The objective of the paper is to expose the implementation status of blockchain technology in the travel industry and its potential implications, while also to demonstrate the steps that an organization has to follow in order to integrate blockchain technology. In order to reach the objectives, two research methods were used, expert interviews and a detailed content analysis. A mix of blockchain and travel industry experts was interviewed, and their answers were analyzed through the content analysis. The findings of the research methods are utilized in the recommendations. ER