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Kiwi Stories

Travel technologies stories

International business travellers more likely to engage in risky behaviour

Frequent business travellers face higher stress and burnout away from home, with more than a third reporting riskier behaviour on trips.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Wed, 12th Dec 2018

Migration

Recent hotel sales shine the spotlight on regional tourism

Regional hotel buyers are chasing stronger returns as domestic and international visitors push tourism demand beyond New Zealand’s big cities.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Oct 2018

Sustainability

Multi-million dollar hotel to rise in earthquake-stricken town

Tourism and local jobs are set to get a lift as Kaikoura rebuilds, with a NZD $30 million hotel approved after the quake.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Jul 2018

Tablets

Travellers rejoice, Aussies launch 'pop-up' check-in service

Amadeus and OACIS have teamed up to reinvent the airport check-in experience, allowing travellers to check-in and drop off their bags away from the airport.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2017

Skycity

Accommodation consent values soar

Record visitor numbers helped push hotel and motel consent values to GBP £490 million in the June 2017 year, Stats NZ says.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2017

Tourism

Christchurch’s tallest hotel opens for business

A 17-storey return of Crowne Plaza adds 204 rooms and fresh conference space as visitor numbers in Christchurch are set to rise.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Jul 2017

Mergers and Acquisitions

Iconic Ohtel sold to Village Accommodation Group

Bookings at Ohtel will continue normally as Village Accommodation Group takes over Wellington’s award-winning boutique hotel over coming months.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Jun 2017

Customer Experience

Langham Auckland to get new name and new look

Guests at Auckland's Langham will face phased room works from July, as the 411-room hotel prepares a Cordis rebrand in November.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 18th May 2017

Global Stories

Travel technologies stories

Physical Security

EU to roll out digital lie detectors at border security checkpoints

Travellers through Hungary, Greece and Latvia may soon encounter a lie detector when they try to cross the border.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Nov 2018

SAP

Best mileage reporting practices for businesses

When it comes to business travel expenses, some still have to be done the manual way and they often rely on employee estimates.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Oct 2018

Cloud Services

Two reasons to digitalise travel and expense data

Digitalising travel and expense data cuts paperwork and saves money, says SAP Concur, offering real-time visibility and automation for smoother business trips.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Sep 2018

Customer Relationship Management

Using technology to inspire customers

Harnessing AI, machine learning, and VR, the travel industry seeks to predict and inspire consumer behaviour, making choices more personalised and engaging.

By Marion Mesnage • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Sep 2018