Travel apps stories
Skyscanner debuts AI-powered travel discovery tool in select markets
Fri, 13th Oct 2023
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ai
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ai agents
Skyscanner has launched a groundbreaking search tool powered by generative AI, combining imagery & descriptions to enhance trip planning.
Amadeus aims to transform technology and elevate travel experiences
Fri, 14th Jul 2023
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cx
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martech
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ai
With its Travel Tech Night and Trav-Tech Hackathon, Amadeus Labs aimed to catalyse growth and elevate travel experiences.
Users' post-pandemic app pool is diverse, says Okta research
Wed, 22nd Feb 2023
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microsoft
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apps
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okta
The report details how business users have been turning to a wide range of apps as post-pandemic travel and workstyles evolved in the past year.
Lonely Planet partners with Acquia to enhance the travel experience
Fri, 12th Jul 2019
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travel
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business travel
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travel apps
Lonely Planet partners with Acquia to enhance its digital platforms, providing users with a seamless and personalised travel experience.
NZ entrepreneur launches app to make travel easier
Thu, 7th Mar 2019
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entrepreneur
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travel apps
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startups
The web app streamlines flight and hotel bookings by keeping an organisation’s passenger details on the one platform.
Queensland footy mates raise $5m to grow social network app for travellers
Tue, 4th Sep 2018
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travel apps
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entrepreneurship
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travello
Two footy mates from northern Queensland have now closed a capital raise of AU$5 million – all for their social network for travellers.
Qantas signs deal with Alibaba's online travel platform
Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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alibaba
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qantas
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airlines
Qantas International CEO Gareth Evans and Fliggy vice president Jerry Hu have signed a Memorandum of Understanding.
Uber cuts commuting costs with new ride share option for Aucklanders
Mon, 19th Sep 2016
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google
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uber
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travel apps
Battling traffic is one of the biggest problems for commuters, and now Aucklanders can ride share just a little easier with Uber Driver Destinations.
SME travel booking options no longer up in the air
Tue, 5th Jul 2016
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serko
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business travel
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travel apps
Until now, SMEs were getting the short end of the stick, as they can't get access to purpose-built travel agent bookings. Serko wants to change that.
Facebook emojis might soon help you find your next travel destination
Mon, 20th Jun 2016
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facebook
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nielsen
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travel apps
It might just be possible to use Facebook Messenger, emoji searches weather and currency exchange search requests to help you book your next flight.
Kiwi company CityInsidr crowdfunding travel app launch
Wed, 18th May 2016
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crowdfunding
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travel apps
Kiwi travel advice provider CityInsidr has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign to boost funds for its app launch.