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The customer experience expectation gap

Mon, 16th May 2016
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Last Monday afternoon, as I rode to JFK Airport en route to a conference, I realized that I'd left my travel credit card on my dresser.
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NZ Bus fleet begins transition to electric technology

Fri, 22nd Apr 2016
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NZ's Infratil electrifies buses with a US$30m Wrightspeed powertrain deal, paving the way for greener, quieter city travel.
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Analyst Opinion: Operators make roaming more transparent and affordable

Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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Mobile roaming sheds its 'secret' tag as operators slash costs, wooing globetrotters with clear, wallet-friendly rates.
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Dedicated travel site for women launched

Wed, 9th Mar 2016
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There is so much negativity out there right now, so much fear. Travelher is about focusing on something positive, encouraging women to embrace travel.
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Apple recalls NZ wall chargers over electric shock risk

Fri, 29th Jan 2016
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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.
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Kiwis love SmartGates: record numbers this summer

Tue, 26th Jan 2016
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Record number of Kiwi travellers using SmartGates at Auckland Airport, with over 100,000 passengers in one week.
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New travel app to enable direct marketing to tourists

Mon, 30th Nov 2015
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Businesses will now be able to market directly to tourists in real time, thanks to a new app launching in New Zealand this week.
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University of Auckland joins 'generation study abroad' movement

Tue, 20th Oct 2015
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With a new partnership, the University of Auckland (UoA) has renewed its focus on providing students opportunities to study overseas.
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Skyscanner releases improved version of Flights app

Thu, 8th Oct 2015
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Online travel booking company Skyscanner has released a refreshed version of its app, which the company says will overhaul the user experience.
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Automating expense management brings benefits

Wed, 23rd Sep 2015
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Australian businesses aren't managing their expenses effectively, using outdated manual systems and missing out on opportunities.
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New Serko feature allows travellers to track luggage

Mon, 7th Sep 2015
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Serko launches Bag Tracker, a new feature that allows users to track their luggage on its mobile platform. #travel.
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Employee travel expense data needs to visible

Thu, 3rd Sep 2015
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Concur urges firms to boost transparency of employee travel spending, driving cost savings and policy compliance.
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Businesses around the world flock to Airbnb's new travel programme

Mon, 24th Aug 2015
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Over 500 firms join Airbnb's business travel programme in a single day, embracing diverse and flexible corporate accommodation options.
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Non-smartphone connected devices sales on the up

Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
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The increasing number of non-smartphone devices and the need to connect these devices offer new revenue opportunities for device vendors and telcos.
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Scammers targeting business travellers

Tue, 21st Apr 2015
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Business travelers on alert: Rise in scams threatens credit card and loyalty point security, experts advise caution.
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Serko Mobile to change the way employees travel

Mon, 2nd Mar 2015
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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.
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Kiwi employers face increased responsibility for travelling employees

Thu, 19th Feb 2015
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With increased travel risks, Concur urges Kiwi employers to boost duty of care for employees on the move, emphasising real-time tracking and communication.
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NZ dollar edges up after Swiss National Bank imposes negative rates

Fri, 19th Dec 2014
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The New Zealand dollar edged up after the Swiss National Bank imposed negative deposit rates in a bid to keep a cap on the nation's currency, leavi.
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Serko and Expedia team up to provide more for business travellers

Wed, 17th Dec 2014
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Serko and Expedia partner to offer business travellers enhanced options with over 120,000 hotels now bookable via Serko Online.
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Will business travellers adopt wearables?

Thu, 20th Nov 2014
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True disruption can only occur when a technology solves a problem in such a way that users can't imagine doing the same task the old way ever again.