Shanghai Jing’an’s lively central area will use the WeChat platform to dispense vouchers based on the technology of the blockchain for so-called “culture tourism”. They can be exchanged for book purchases, streaming services, movie tickets, and much more
According to China Email, the vouchers will be distributed on the WeChat widget platform operated by the Cultural Tourism Bureau.
In this area, about 1.5 million inhabitants live, and, according to the statement of the Bureau of Tourism, it is very important that the technology of the block will make it possible to retire from paper. In addition, the innovation will allow you to analyze the data on how many people use vouchers and what they spend on them.
Daily vouchers will range from $1 to $9 and will be accepted by the theatres, online course organizers, and training programs.
In addition, the Bureau stated that her vouchers can be used on the Ximalaua platform, which is provided by the storage of audiobooks.
The head of the cultural tourism project has declared that this step can be considered a response to the appeal of people to Internet entertainment and online training in the course of the COVID-19 related lockdowns. The municipality hopes that this step will stimulate a new wave of purchases of e-books and distance learning.
