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Kiwi tourism startups making tracks in NZ and abroad
Lightning Lab

Kiwi tourism startups making tracks in NZ and abroad

New tourism startups are making a name for themselves in New Zealand and abroad, fresh from a start with Lightning Lab Tourism.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2019
NZ Geographic uses VR to show off NZ's beauty
AR, VR & Metaverse

NZ Geographic uses VR to show off NZ's beauty

There's no doubt that we live in a beautiful country and New Zealand Geographic's new virtual reality project certainly proves it.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Nov 2018
R&D Tax Incentive a welcome boost for tourism sector - TECNZ
New Zealand Government

R&D Tax Incentive a welcome boost for tourism sector - TECNZ

The government's new R&D Tax Incentive could be a breakthrough for the tourism sector's ability to innovate, adapt and change.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Oct 2018
Kiwi locals can now share 'Experiences' with Airbnb travellers
Airbnb

Kiwi locals can now share 'Experiences' with Airbnb travellers

Kiwis can now share unique local activities with Airbnb's 300 million global travellers through the expanding Experiences platform.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Aug 2018
Why tech can help future-proof NZ's tourism industry
Digital Transformation

Why tech can help future-proof NZ's tourism industry

Rapid technological advancements are forcing the tourism industry to adapt and future-proof its business practices.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Aug 2018
Bungy jumping from an airship over Queenstown could be a reality - one day
Clean technologies

Bungy jumping from an airship over Queenstown could be a reality - one day

Bungy jumping from an airship over Queenstown could soon be a thrilling reality as airships are set for a revival in New Zealand tourism.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jul 2018
Tourism evolving into a tech business - MYOB
Fintech

Tourism evolving into a tech business - MYOB

New analysis by MYOB shows that technology will significantly change the way New Zealand's tourism businesses operate in the next decade.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Wed, 9th May 2018
Auckland Airport announces $100,000 grant
Grants

Auckland Airport announces $100,000 grant

One grant of $100,000 will be awarded to support the development of a strategy that uses 'out of the ordinary' thinking to promote NZ.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 8th May 2018
The evolution of Kiwi success story Magic Memories
Fintech

The evolution of Kiwi success story Magic Memories

Magic Memories, a photography and video company, has reached a value of $120 million thanks to its innovative products for tourists.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Apr 2018
Forget rugby & tourism...NZTech's CEO on what Apple's latest acquisition means for us
NZTech

Forget rugby & tourism...NZTech's CEO on what Apple's latest acquisition means for us

Apple's acquisition of Auckland start-up PowerbyProxi is a sign of New Zealand's growing status in the global tech industry.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Oct 2017

Global Stories

Tourism stories

Australian tourism firms triumph in Sitecore 2023 APJ awards
Digital Transformation

Australian tourism firms triumph in Sitecore 2023 APJ awards

Sitecore announces winners of its 2023 Experience Awards for APAC and Japan, recognising companies' innovative use of marketing technology.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2023
Spammers phishing tourists with travel-themed lures - Bitdefender
Phishing

Spammers phishing tourists with travel-themed lures - Bitdefender

Spammers are phishing eager holidaymakers with travel, themed lures, according to new research from Bitdefender Antispam Lab.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Jan 2023
Entrust launches a fully digital, seamless travel solution
Tourism

Entrust launches a fully digital, seamless travel solution

Entrust has announced its expansion to the travel industry with its Seamless Travel Solution, a fully-digital travel service.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Nov 2021
AsianWallets teams up with Japan's Globepay an Trysee
Unified Communications

AsianWallets teams up with Japan's Globepay an Trysee

The three parties will provide local payment services and exclusive benefits for members, targeting Southeast Asian tourists traveling Japan.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Jan 2020
AirPass and 18Communications team up to target Chinese tourism in Aus
Marketing Technologies

AirPass and 18Communications team up to target Chinese tourism in Aus

AirPass and 18Communications have joined forces to launch WeChat Shopping Week in Australia, enhancing the tourism experience for Chinese visitors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2019
Social media key to understanding sustainable tourism
Artificial Intelligence

Social media key to understanding sustainable tourism

Social media and AI to reveal international visitors' thoughts on sustainable tourism in New Zealand. Canterbury research group aims to gain insights.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Oct 2018
Tourists want contactless as spend into NZ grows
Marketing Technologies

Tourists want contactless as spend into NZ grows

Visa has released a report showing that tourist spend in NZ is growing and they want to use contactless payment systems.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Jun 2018
BNZ merchant customers to get Alipay this year
Marketing Technologies

BNZ merchant customers to get Alipay this year

BNZ is the first Kiwi bank to offer the option to accept Alipay which should roll out in July following the trial currently underway.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Jun 2018