According to Cointelegraph, the UAE's tourism industry is accelerating the adoption of cryptocurrency payments. Platforms including Emirates, Air Arabia, Travala, and Alternative Airlines now support booking flights using cryptocurrencies such as BTC, ETH, and USDT. The payment service in partnership with Cryptocom is expected to go live in 2026, Air Arabia has supported payments with the AE Coin stablecoin, and Travala and Alternative Airlines offer various cryptocurrency payment options.