TravelTech stories - Page 8

Analyst Opinion: Operators make roaming more transparent and affordable
Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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Mobile roaming sheds its 'secret' tag as operators slash costs, wooing globetrotters with clear, wallet-friendly rates.

Dedicated travel site for women launched
Wed, 9th Mar 2016
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travelher.org
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There is so much negativity out there right now, so much fear. Travelher is about focusing on something positive, encouraging women to embrace travel.

Apple recalls NZ wall chargers over electric shock risk
Fri, 29th Jan 2016
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Apple has announced a recall of some wall plug adapters used in New Zealand after it was revealed they have a risk of electrical shock.

Kiwis love SmartGates: record numbers this summer
Tue, 26th Jan 2016
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Record number of Kiwi travellers using SmartGates at Auckland Airport, with over 100,000 passengers in one week.

New travel app to enable direct marketing to tourists
Mon, 30th Nov 2015
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fleet management
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jucy
Businesses will now be able to market directly to tourists in real time, thanks to a new app launching in New Zealand this week.

University of Auckland joins ‘generation study abroad’ movement
Tue, 20th Oct 2015
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edutech
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auckland university
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traveltech
With a new partnership, the University of Auckland (UoA) has renewed its focus on providing students opportunities to study overseas.

Skyscanner releases improved version of Flights app
Thu, 8th Oct 2015
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Online travel booking company Skyscanner has released a refreshed version of its app, which the company says will overhaul the user experience.

New Serko feature allows travellers to track luggage
Mon, 7th Sep 2015
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retail
Serko launches Bag Tracker, a new feature that allows users to track their luggage on its mobile platform. #travel.

Employee travel expense data needs to visible
Thu, 3rd Sep 2015
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data analytics
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planning
Concur urges firms to boost transparency of employee travel spending, driving cost savings and policy compliance.

Businesses around the world flock to Airbnb's new travel programme
Mon, 24th Aug 2015
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Over 500 firms join Airbnb's business travel programme in a single day, embracing diverse and flexible corporate accommodation options.

Kiwi employers face increased responsibility for travelling employees
Thu, 19th Feb 2015
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traveltech
With increased travel risks, Concur urges Kiwi employers to boost duty of care for employees on the move, emphasising real-time tracking and communication.

NZ dollar edges up after Swiss National Bank imposes negative rates
Fri, 19th Dec 2014
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kiwi
The New Zealand dollar edged up after the Swiss National Bank imposed negative deposit rates in a bid to keep a cap on the nation's currency, leavi.

Serko takes off with mega corporate Aussie contract
Mon, 30th Jun 2014
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government
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traveltech
Serko Online selected by Queensland Government for travel program, awarding two-year contract. Nails feature set for gov agencies.

Can ICT be a force for positive change in the world?
Fri, 6th Jun 2014
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Dimension Data’s 2013 Sustainability Report underscores how ICT solutions can drive environmental sustainability, reducing travel, energy, and waste.

Kiwi resellers charity diary: Part 3
Wed, 7th Nov 2012
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fitness
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relationships
Jen Rutherford explains how entering the 2013 Great Adventure Race to Cure Kids extends more than just our physical abilities.

Vodafone ends roaming bill
Mon, 5th Nov 2012
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cloud services
Vodafone launches a revolutionary way of using data to give globe trotters certainty over their mobile bill while away.

Android App of the Week - TripIt
Thu, 16th Aug 2012
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hotels
TripIt simplifies travel organisation, consolidating flights, tours, and bookings into one accessible app—no more searching emails or carrying documents.

App of the Week: Air NZ mPass
Wed, 9th May 2012
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air new zealand
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traveltech
Air NZ's mPass app revolutionises travel, making check-ins a breeze for both domestic and international flights. Say goodbye to travel woes!.

Telecom looks to remove roaming uncertainty
Thu, 8th Mar 2012
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uc
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data analytics
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martech
Telecom introduces Data Smart Caps service to tackle the unpredictability of data roaming charges, following a $2000 bill incident.

Walk on the wild side with new Lonely Planet app
Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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Lonely Planet's new app takes you on immersive audio tours of London, blending music, history, and unique experiences.