Travel stories - Page 5
Entrust launches a fully digital, seamless travel solution
Thu, 4th Nov 2021
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Entrust has announced its expansion to the travel industry with its Seamless Travel Solution, a fully-digital travel service.
The sky’s the limit: Serko & Booking.com bring corporate travel to life
Thu, 22nd Apr 2021
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public cloud
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microsoft
With travel comes the requirement for flights, rental cars, and hotels. Behind all of that is a Kiwi success story by the name of Serko.
Entrust acquires identity verification company WorldReach
Tue, 20th Apr 2021
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travel
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identity proofing
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entrust
Global security company Entrust has acquired WorldReach, enabling solutions for Digital Traveller and Citizen Identity experiences.
Vodafone enables 5G roaming in hope of future international travel
Wed, 28th Oct 2020
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Vodafone NZ has become the first operator in Aotearoa to enable 5G roaming, to Australia and three other countries.
Sabre looks to disrupt travel industry with new offering powered by Google's AI
Mon, 26th Oct 2020
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data analytics
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martech
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personalisation
Sabre Corporation and Google are developing AI technology to enhance personalised travel, to be launched in early 2021.
World's best city for WiFi speed and 5G revealed
Tue, 9th Jun 2020
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
London has emerged as the global leader for internet accessibility, topping Business Fibre’s list of best cities for free WiFi and 5G availability.
Coronavirus: Businesses providing laptops to employees for remote working
Fri, 13th Mar 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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personal computing devices
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wfh
Some businesses are also getting ready for more staff to potentially work from home by providing laptops or remote access.
Travel opportunities abound for China-based companies despite ongoing global uncertainty
Fri, 25th Oct 2019
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travel
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business travel
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american express
More than half of China-based companies believe the country's Belt and Road initiative is creating opportunities for business travel.
Travel photos on Flickr hint at people's global travel patterns
Mon, 16th Sep 2019
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crowdsourcing
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flickr
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photo sharing
Millions of Flickr travel photos were analysed by Warwick Business School and the Alan Turing Institute, revealing insights into global tourism patterns.
Digital detox akin to smoking and drinking withdrawal
Fri, 16th Aug 2019
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google
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aut
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travel
Research from AUT reveals tourists on tech-free holidays experience withdrawal symptoms similar to quitting smoking or drinking, but gain valuable life skills.
Aussie workers struggling to switch off while on holiday
Thu, 25th Jul 2019
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insurance
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travel
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flexible work
A recent survey by Snow Software reveals that 71% of Australian workers always bring their work laptops on vacation, struggling to disconnect.
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.
EU to roll out digital lie detectors at border security checkpoints
Fri, 30th Nov 2018
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physical security
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travel
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deception technology
Travellers through Hungary, Greece and Latvia may soon encounter a lie detector when they try to cross the border.
Using technology to inspire customers
Wed, 19th Sep 2018
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Harnessing AI, machine learning, and VR, the travel industry seeks to predict and inspire consumer behaviour, making choices more personalised and engaging.
Electronic lock vulnerabilities can lead attackers directly to your hotel room
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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physical security
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cybersecurity
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travel
Next time you stay at a hotel as part of a business or personal trip, you may want to ask if the hotel’s locking systems are up-to-date.
How to mitigate cyber risks while travelling
Tue, 9th Jan 2018
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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travel
Over the past year, compromises of payment card data, network intrusions, and cyberattacks using hotel Wi-Fi have plagued the hospitality industry.
Travellers rejoice, Aussies launch ‘pop-up’ check-in service
Tue, 19th Sep 2017
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travel
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partners
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.
Act fast and make it easy: Getting the most out of feedback for travel organisations
Thu, 20th Apr 2017
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crm
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martech
A significant proportion of holidaymakers in Australia and New Zealand believe their feedback never reaches anyone who can make a difference.
Supersonic passenger jets may not be far away
Tue, 28th Mar 2017
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travel
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startups
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angel investors
Jet startup Boom is raising funds to bring back supersonic aircraft, aiming to revolutionize travel and make the world more accessible.
More small business roadshows to kick off around NZ, Govt says
Tue, 14th Mar 2017
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support
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smb
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travel
New Zealand's Small Business Minister Jacqui Dean announces a series of nationwide roadshows, starting in Kāikoura on 27 March, to support local enterprises.