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Australians trade down to smaller treats, Experian says
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Australians trade down to smaller treats, Experian says

Experian data shows Australian households are trimming big-ticket discretionary purchases but still spending on personal care, digital goods and travel.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Dcycle launches AI platform to unite financial data
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Dcycle launches AI platform to unite financial data

Dcycle broadens beyond ESG with AI system that joins finance, operations and sustainability data for quicker management decisions.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Boman Group opens China tech mission for Australian founders
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Boman Group opens China tech mission for Australian founders

Boman Group launches five-day Zhejiang trade mission for Australian startup founders, with Alibaba and Unitree visits, plus meetings in Hangzhou and Taizhou.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Last month
BYRDLI unveils bookable Utah trip with travel creator
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BYRDLI unveils bookable Utah trip with travel creator

BYRDLI and Utah tourism team up with Australian creator Matt Lambley to turn a multi-region road trip into a bookable itinerary.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
FlightHub launches football flight search & travel hub
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FlightHub launches football flight search & travel hub

FlightHub unveils football match flight search and a new travel content hub as it targets fans planning trips around tournament host cities.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Amex GBT adds AI to Egencia & links Concur Expense
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Amex GBT adds AI to Egencia & links Concur Expense

Amex GBT gives Egencia agentic AI and Concur Expense integration, aiming to streamline business travel bookings and cut manual claims work.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month
SiteMinder expands hotel bookings into AI channels
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SiteMinder expands hotel bookings into AI channels

SiteMinder extends hotel distribution into AI chat tools, aiming to keep 53,000 hotels bookable as travellers increasingly start searches there.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
Kiwis turn to travel agents amid Middle East disruption
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Kiwis turn to travel agents amid Middle East disruption

Kiwis lean on travel agents as Middle East tensions drive reroutes, cancellations and surging demand for expert advice.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Revolut launches Ultra premium plan in New Zealand
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Revolut launches Ultra premium plan in New Zealand

Revolut targets affluent New Zealand customers with its Ultra plan, bundling travel perks, subscriptions and investing discounts for a monthly fee.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Multimedia Technology lands Cygnett Australian power deal
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Multimedia Technology lands Cygnett Australian power deal

Multimedia Technology expands into portable power with Cygnett deal, gaining exclusive Australian rights for power banks, solar panels and energy storage.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Sun Group & SITA automate Phu Quoc airport terminal
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Sun Group & SITA automate Phu Quoc airport terminal

Sun Group and SITA to deploy self-service technology at Phu Quoc airport Terminal 2, lifting capacity and creating a model for future Vietnam projects.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Amazon launches smaller Fire TV Stick HD in Australia
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Amazon launches smaller Fire TV Stick HD in Australia

Amazon brings a cheaper, slimmer Fire TV Stick HD to Australia, with USB-powered design, faster performance and retailer sales from 29 April.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Apollo3D urges firms to use digital twins as costs rise
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Apollo3D urges firms to use digital twins as costs rise

Apollo3D says businesses should use digital twins to cut site visits as fuel and energy costs squeeze travel budgets across British industry.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Iarnród Éireann adds PayPal for rail ticket bookings
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Iarnród Éireann adds PayPal for rail ticket bookings

Iarnród Éireann has expanded digital checkout for rail passengers by adding PayPal, with early data showing strong uptake from overseas travellers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
SiteMinder expands hotel platform for AI booking channels
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SiteMinder expands hotel platform for AI booking channels

SiteMinder widens hotel distribution to AI booking tools as Demand Plus and Channels Plus link live rates to ChatGPT, Claude and partners.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month
Mastercard brings Apple Wallet transit payments to Korea
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Mastercard brings Apple Wallet transit payments to Korea

Mastercard and Apple expand contactless transit in South Korea for overseas visitors, letting iPhone and Apple Watch users top up fares in Apple Wallet.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
HI USA taps Cloudbeds to streamline hostel network
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HI USA taps Cloudbeds to streamline hostel network

Hostelling International USA turns to Cloudbeds to modernise operations across its largest US hostel network, aiming to cut admin and improve staff control.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
JCDecaux wins Western Sydney airport advertising deal
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JCDecaux wins Western Sydney airport advertising deal

JCDecaux lands long-term digital advertising contract at Western Sydney International Airport, set to open with capacity for 10 million passengers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month