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Govt, telcos to boost 5G for towns, including holiday hotspots
15 May 2023  

Govt, telcos to boost 5G for towns, including holiday hotspots

The government has signed agreements with three of the country’s major telcos to extend 5G services to around 55 regional and rural towns.


STAAH, Travepic partner on business travel accom system
10 May 2023   /

STAAH, Travepic partner on business travel accom system

STAAH and B2B travel provider Travepic have partnered in an effort to provide a distribution system that generates higher revenue and profits for accommodation providers.


Techweek events return in May
21 Apr 2023   /

Techweek events return in May

Techweek is returning to regions around New Zealand this May to showcase homegrown innovation and technology.


Govt extends mobile coverage to 114 tourism spots
19 Apr 2023   /

Govt extends mobile coverage to 114 tourism spots

The government’s connectivity initiatives to boost the number of mobile towers has brought mobile coverage to 114 tourism spots, as of December 2022.


Mobile app showcases Paihia’s history
13 Apr 2023  

Mobile app showcases Paihia’s history

A new mobile app showcases the history and legacy of the Northland town of Paihia.


Wednesday Letter: How will AI transform the work of tourism professionals?
22 Mar 2023   /

Wednesday Letter: How will AI transform the work of tourism professionals?

New AI tools and insights could help the sector become more efficient and responsive.


Tourism more than just in-person: How VR is attracting new revenue
22 Mar 2023   /

Tourism more than just in-person: How VR is attracting new revenue

Online experiences can help win customers and alleviate staffing and seasonality challenges, says an operator.


Collaboration boosts public tracks, trails data
8 Mar 2023   /

Collaboration boosts public tracks, trails data

Herenga ā Nuku Aotearoa Outdoor Access Commission is providing funding and support for further developments to Mountain Safety Council’s (MSC) Plan My Walk app.


Online toolbox to encourage sustainability
21 Feb 2023   /

Online toolbox to encourage sustainability

The Sustainable Business Network is leading the charge in helping companies assess the sustainability of their businesses with the launch of a free online toolbox.


Queenstown hospo tech firm secures $1.25m govt facility
12 Dec 2022   /

Queenstown hospo tech firm secures $1.25m govt facility

The government has approved a loan of up to $1.25m to hospitality software company Loaded Reports.


Face the camera: Air NZ backs biometric boarding passes…
16 Nov 2022   /

Face the camera: Air NZ backs biometric boarding passes…

The future of boarding passes could soon be written on passengers’ faces as Air New Zealand looks to digitise the process through biometric facial recognition technology.


City guide expands into e-commerce travel platform
27 Sep 2022  

City guide expands into e-commerce travel platform

Digital city guide Concrete Playground has launched an e-commerce travel platform aimed at young travellers across New Zealand and Australia.


NZ airports, airlines join e-plane developer’s advisory board
16 Sep 2022   /

NZ airports, airlines join e-plane developer’s advisory board

Air New Zealand, Christchurch Airport, Sounds Air and Wellington Airport have been appointed to a 21-member Industry Advisory Board that will oversee the development of a new electric airplane.


TIA, Meta to hold digital skills workshop for operators
19 Aug 2022   /

TIA, Meta to hold digital skills workshop for operators

Tourism Industry Aotearoa and Facebook owner Meta have partnered to hold an in-person digital workshop in Queenstown.


Perspectives: Tourism and the metaverse – towards widespread use of virtual travel?
17 Aug 2022   /

Perspectives: Tourism and the metaverse – towards widespread use of virtual travel?

Although tourism in the metaverse cannot replace a real-world experience, technology has the power to share sites that are not easily accessible or completely ignored.


TIA teams with Meta on digital skills workshops
11 Aug 2022   /

TIA teams with Meta on digital skills workshops

Tourism Industry Aotearoa and Meta, the company behind Facebook, will run digital skills workshops in Queenstown and Rotorua in September.


Digital Boost helps 30k businesses – govt
6 Jul 2022   /

Digital Boost helps 30k businesses – govt

More than 30,000 small businesses have taken advantage of the government’s Digital Boost programme, which aims to support the uptake of digital tools and e-commerce.


Kiwi hotel tech firm Preno expands to London
21 Jun 2022   /

Kiwi hotel tech firm Preno expands to London

New Zealand-based hotel software company Preno will open its first office in London to support and reach new customers in the UK market.


Chch to launch free wifi to attract visitors, events
3 Mar 2022   /

Chch to launch free wifi to attract visitors, events

A free wifi service will launch in central Christchurch, aimed at making the city a desirable place for locals and visitors and to support the local tourism sector by attracting events and conferences.


New travel-focused platform launches
1 Mar 2022   /

New travel-focused platform launches

A new travel-focused digital platform has launched to connect content creators with consumers.


Perspectives: How emergent tech may change the future of tourism
10 Feb 2022  

Perspectives: How emergent tech may change the future of tourism

New technologies mean tourists are able to explore a destination without ever setting foot. Is this future of tourism a reality or simply science fiction? Victoria University of Wellington tourism management PhD student Naji Gharibi takes a look.


Industry warning after top operator hacked
31 Jan 2022   /

Industry warning after top operator hacked

One of the country’s iconic tourism businesses suffers an “incredibly disruptive” cyberattack.


Serko raises $85m to become “global business travel marketplace”
25 Nov 2021   /

Serko raises $85m to become “global business travel marketplace”

The business travel booking platform is also eyeing acquisitions to drive growth.


Waitaki launches online resource hub for operators
12 Nov 2021   /

Waitaki launches online resource hub for operators

The Waitaki region has a new virtual hub providing free images of the region, which local operators can use to promote tours, accommodation or other services.


The rise and rise of virtual tours
10 Nov 2021   /

The rise and rise of virtual tours

More and more Kiwi operators are going virtual to find new markets.


Travel insurer adds chatbot to prep for borders reopening
28 Oct 2021  

Travel insurer adds chatbot to prep for borders reopening

Southern Cross Travel Insurance is launching a chatbot named Scout as it prepares for an increase in future travel bookings.


Booking engine firm STAAH granted Fernmark status
27 Oct 2021   /

Booking engine firm STAAH granted Fernmark status

Cloud-based channel management and accommodation booking engine firm STAAH has become a New Zealand FernMark licensee, certifying that it is a New Zealand-based technology company.


Ziptrek launches ‘world first’ AR-enhanced experience
17 Mar 2021   /

Ziptrek launches ‘world first’ AR-enhanced experience

Ziptrek Ecotours will launch what it calls a ‘world first’ zipline experience incorporating enhanced augmented reality.


Cook Islands goes virtual
30 Nov 2020   /

Cook Islands goes virtual

The tool allowed virtual planners to navigate their way around popular islands such as Rarotonga and Aitutaki from a computer, tablet or mobile device.


Bingo Bonanza travel platform goes live
11 Nov 2020   /

Bingo Bonanza travel platform goes live

The tool is designed to activate domestic tourism and incentivise Kiwis to try new things and share their experiences on social channels.


Queenstown ATR flights now more reliable – Air NZ
7 Aug 2020   /

Queenstown ATR flights now more reliable – Air NZ

Air New Zealand has received approval from the Civil Aviation Authority to proceed with full RNP AR operations on its ATR turboprop flights into and out of Queenstown Airport.


Tomahawk launches Bingo tourism platform
3 Aug 2020   /

Tomahawk launches Bingo tourism platform

Regional Tourism Organisations were able to submit two bingo cards free of charge to the platform.


New app matches displaced workers with seasonal work
23 Jul 2020   /

New app matches displaced workers with seasonal work

Candice Pardy is behind the Jobloads app, whose business idea came from the challenges she faced trying to find a reliable labour supply for her Gisborne persimmon orchard.


$1.36m in credit redeemed via  Air NZ new online credit redemption tool
21 Jul 2020   /

$1.36m in credit redeemed via Air NZ new online credit redemption tool

More than $1.36m in credit has been redeemed by Air New Zealand customers via the airline’s new online credit redemption tool, which went live yesterday.


Tomahawk, GO Rentals collaborate to save jobs
7 Jul 2020   /

Tomahawk, GO Rentals collaborate to save jobs

Tourism marketing company Tomahawk has taken on GO Rental’s entire app team of eight staff to help develop a new product designed to boost New Zealand tourism.


New travel app launched for tourism operators to list on
3 Jul 2020   /

New travel app launched for tourism operators to list on

The Great NZ Roadtrip would be a “one-stop shop” to search for local activities and places to stay, priced from from $15 per month for users. 


Bush and Beach launches virtual tours
30 Jun 2020   /

Bush and Beach launches virtual tours

The tour operator has launched the first in a series of virtual tours, showcasing highlights of its Wilderness Experience tour of the Waitakere Ranges in Auckland.


Avis Budget launches new photo process for rentals
26 Jun 2020   /

Avis Budget launches new photo process for rentals

Avis Budget Group will enable customers renting in New Zealand to confirm a vehicle condition in real-time.


Watch: Online tool helps disabled access tourist venues
12 Jun 2020  

Watch: Online tool helps disabled access tourist venues

The Accessible Day Out library provides reviews of venues and activities around New Zealand with a focus on their accessibility features.


Experience Co goes with IBIS Tech for skydiving operations
4 Jun 2020   /

Experience Co goes with IBIS Tech for skydiving operations

Experience Co has selected Queenstown-based IBIS Technology as its tourism business systems software provider for the company’s skydiving operations in both New Zealand and Australia.


No-commission booking site Hopskip launches
29 May 2020  

No-commission booking site Hopskip launches

A new travel booking site has launched this week with a no-commission model in a bid to get income flowing into New Zealand’s tourism industry.


CamperMate sees triple digit growth for month of May
22 May 2020   /

CamperMate sees triple digit growth for month of May

Roadtrip app CamperMate has experienced a surge in users over the past month with New Zealanders itching to get on the road, says chief executive Nick Baker.


Operators adapt as vehicle rental industry stays subdued – Westpac
21 May 2020   /

Operators adapt as vehicle rental industry stays subdued – Westpac

Plummeting demand for passenger and recreational vehicle rentals due to the tourism shutdown looks set to continue for quite some time, according to Westpac.


Road Guru launches Save My Bucket List initiative
20 May 2020   /

Road Guru launches Save My Bucket List initiative

Driver guide platform Road Guru has developed a new website allowing people to buy vouchers from their favourite New Zealand tourism experiences in an effort to support the hard-hit sector.


Old Ghost Road open for virtual tours
8 May 2020   /

Old Ghost Road open for virtual tours

The 85km Old Ghost Road on the South Island’s West Coast has been captured to create an interactive 360-degree virtual tour for Google Earth Voyage.


ATEED launches free digital assessment tool
16 Apr 2020  

ATEED launches free digital assessment tool

A free tool has been launched to help businesses boost their digital know-how, including guidance on remote working, e-commerce, and increasing their online presence.


Air NZ looks at AI to improve performance
23 Jan 2020   /

Air NZ looks at AI to improve performance

Air New Zealand is trialling new computer vision artificial intelligence to help improve on-time performance.


Tourism NZ on the rise of voice: “Alexa, I want to go on holiday”
25 Nov 2019   /

Tourism NZ on the rise of voice: “Alexa, I want to go on holiday”

The future of voice technology and the emergence of “super-apps” are two trends being closely watched by Tourism New Zealand, as disruption of the global travel sector continues.


Fast chargers for Queenstown Lakes
7 Oct 2019   /

Fast chargers for Queenstown Lakes

Three electric vehicle charging stations are coming to Queenstown Lakes, as the council looks to support the growing use of EVs in the area.


VisitorPoint partners with Adventium Technology
17 Sep 2019   /

VisitorPoint partners with Adventium Technology

NZ tourism brochure company VisitorPoint has partnered with Adventium Technology to allow seamless ordering from the Australian-based platform’s TravelDesk.