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AI “massive opportunity” for TNZ – CEO René de Monchy on marketing for the machines 8th July 2026 /

AI “massive opportunity” for TNZ – CEO René de Monchy on marketing for the machines

TNZ is backing artificial intelligence planning tools and overhauling its content to ensure NZ’s tourism offer can be seen by AI platforms.


EVT claims AI first for Aus, NZ hotel group 23rd June 2026 /

EVT claims AI first for Aus, NZ hotel group

EVT Hotels & Resorts says it has become the first New Zealand and Australian hotel group to launch its app in ChatGPT.


Govt invests in AI upskilling for small businesses 12th June 2026 /

Govt invests in AI upskilling for small businesses

The government is investing $482,000 in artificial intelligence-powered business support tools, backing two initiatives aimed at helping small businesses.


…and launches AI workshops to help operators adapt 11th June 2026 /

…and launches AI workshops to help operators adapt

Tourism New Zealand is launching a series of free workshops to help operators adapt to the growing influence of artificial intelligence on travel planning and booking behaviour.


Serko promotes leaders to accelerate AI opportunities 10th June 2026 /

Serko promotes leaders to accelerate AI opportunities

Serko has announced two leadership changes aimed at accelerating the execution of its strategy in an increasingly competitive and AI-driven market.


Perspectives: Hospitality’s core skills can help us all adapt to the AI revolution 30th January 2026 / /

Perspectives: Hospitality’s core skills can help us all adapt to the AI revolution

The human-centred skills at the heart of the industry will be some of the most valuable in an AI-enabled economy.


AI is fuelling cyber scams, but simple steps can help protect operators – Booking.com 28th October 2025 /

AI is fuelling cyber scams, but simple steps can help protect operators – Booking.com

Artificial intelligence can help cybercriminals mount more sophisticated scams against operators and customers but even small businesses can strengthen their defenses, says Booking.com.


Adrian Caruso’s Fastrack Digital holding free AI workshops for operators 8th October 2025 /

Adrian Caruso’s Fastrack Digital holding free AI workshops for operators

Fastrack Digital is holding free industry workshops on artificial intelligence to help hotels and tourism operators future-proof their direct bookings.


AI can help disperse visitors from destinations like Queenstown – Booking.com 28th July 2025 /

AI can help disperse visitors from destinations like Queenstown – Booking.com

The global OTA says artificial intelligence can ease the load on hotspots, with new research showing how visitors are using AI – and whether they trust it.


Air NZ partners with ChatGPT owner to develop AI tools for staff 25th July 2025 / /

Air NZ partners with ChatGPT owner to develop AI tools for staff

Air New Zealand is working with OpenAI to expand the use of artificial intelligence across the airline in a bid to boost efficiency and enhance customer outcomes.


DOC using AI to speed up concessions decisions  30th June 2025 /

DOC using AI to speed up concessions decisions 

The department says artificial intelligence is helping it make decisions faster and more efficiently.


Host-Tech 2025: Nadia Ellis on AI and tourism 24th April 2025 /

Host-Tech 2025: Nadia Ellis on AI and tourism

The return of Queenstown’s Host-Tech event is a good opportunity to bring tourism operators up to speed on the opportunities that artificial intelligence presents, says AI consultant Nadia Hill.