Global Stories

Analyst Opinion: Operators make roaming more transparent and affordable

Mobile roaming sheds its 'secret' tag as operators slash costs, wooing globetrotters with clear, wallet-friendly rates.

By Mark Newman • 5 min read • Mon, 18th Apr 2016

Dedicated travel site for women launched

There is so much negativity out there right now, so much fear. Travelher is about focusing on something positive, encouraging women to embrace travel.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Mar 2016

Travel technologies

Australian UC market shaken up by disruptive technologies

As the market is impacted by disruptive technologies, UC solutions will evolve to stay relevant in order to service the core need for enterprise comms.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 18th Dec 2015

Travel technologies

New travel app to enable direct marketing to tourists

Businesses will now be able to market directly to tourists in real time, thanks to a new app launching in New Zealand this week.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Nov 2015

Travel technologies

Automating expense management brings benefits

Australian businesses aren't managing their expenses effectively, using outdated manual systems and missing out on opportunities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Sep 2015

Travel technologies

New Serko feature allows travellers to track luggage

Serko launches Bag Tracker, a new feature that allows users to track their luggage on its mobile platform. #travel.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Sep 2015

Travel technologies

Employee travel expense data needs to visible

Concur urges firms to boost transparency of employee travel spending, driving cost savings and policy compliance.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Sep 2015

Travel technologies

Non-smartphone connected devices sales on the up

The increasing number of non-smartphone devices and the need to connect these devices offer new revenue opportunities for device vendors and telcos.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2015

Travel technologies

Scammers targeting business travellers

Business travelers on alert: Rise in scams threatens credit card and loyalty point security, experts advise caution.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2015

Travel technologies

Serko Mobile to change the way employees travel

Serko Mobile is the first purpose-built mobile app that allows business travellers to make real-time changes to their travel plans using their mobile.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Travel technologies

Optus to give free Wi-Fi to Uber passengers

Australian telco firm Optus has partnered with Uber to offer free Wi-Fi to passengers and introduce Uber as a business resource for employees.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Mar 2016

Travel technologies

Apple recalls NZ wall chargers over electric shock risk

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Jan 2016

Travel technologies

Kiwis love SmartGates: record numbers this summer

Record number of Kiwi travellers using SmartGates at Auckland Airport, with over 100,000 passengers in one week.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Tue, 26th Jan 2016

Travel technologies

University of Auckland joins 'generation study abroad' movement

With a new partnership, the University of Auckland (UoA) has renewed its focus on providing students opportunities to study overseas.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Oct 2015

Travel technologies

Skyscanner releases improved version of Flights app

Online travel booking company Skyscanner has released a refreshed version of its app, which the company says will overhaul the user experience.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Oct 2015

Travel technologies

Businesses around the world flock to Airbnb's new travel programme

Over 500 firms join Airbnb's business travel programme in a single day, embracing diverse and flexible corporate accommodation options.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2015

Travel technologies

Regular audits are a business necessity

Businesses need to complete objective, real-time audits in order to catch expense irregularities before they become more serious issues.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Jul 2015

Travel technologies

Kiwi employers face increased responsibility for travelling employees

With increased travel risks, Concur urges Kiwi employers to boost duty of care for employees on the move, emphasising real-time tracking and communication.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2015