Singapore/The Maldives: The luxury management company Capella Hotel Group will now accept digital payment tokens (DPTs) at its flagship properties Capella Singapore and Patina Maldives, Fari Islands.
Capella said it has “recognised the growing demand for DPTs as a secure and convenient payment option” and has partnered with dtcpay, a Singapore-based DPT payment provider licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, to enable guest transactions.
Guests at Capella Singapore can complete transactions by scanning a QR code on a dtcpay terminal at the front desk during check-in or check-out using their preferred wallets. The hotel is currently accepting payments for all charges to the room that may be settled on check-out.
For guests at Patina Maldives, Fari Islands, payments can be made through a secure link.
The two properties currently accept WUSD (Worldwide USD), USDT (Tether), USDC (USD Coin), Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH).
Cristiano Rinaldi, president of Capella Hotel Group, said: “We are proud to be the one of the first Singapore-based hotel groups to accept digital payment tokens, testifying to our commitment to innovation and unparalleled service. With our guests at the centre of all we do, it was natural for us to constantly find solutions that are in step with their evolving preferences. This is just the beginning of our journey into the world of digital assets, and we look forward to exploring more innovative ways to enhance the guest experience through technology.
“By integrating digital payment tokens, we’re not only enhancing convenience but also significantly boosting operational efficiency. This technology allows for fast, secure transactions, reducing the complexities often associated with international payments. It’s a win-win for our guests and our operations. We will continue to include more Capella and Patina properties for this initiative,” he added.
