7th February 2024 Technology / WTTCTwo new industry reports outline the impacts the technology could have on tourism and how businesses can prepare.
30th January 2024 Host-Tech 2024 / TechnologyAn event focused on the technology that tourism and hospitality operators can use to build better businesses is coming to Queenstown in May.
8th December 2023 Data / TechnologyTourism software developer Creative Technology NZ has expanded into the US market with its Odyssey product for multi-day tour operators.
4th December 2023 Technology / Travel CarsCamper and vehicle dealership Travel Cars New Zealand has launched a new social media platform for backpackers and travellers.
24th November 2023 DHC / TechnologyDestination Hauraki Coromandel has launched what it calls the first ever travel app for visitors to the region.
27th September 2023 Air NZ / TechnologyAir New Zealand’s baggage tracking system is now live and available to all passengers using the airline’s app.
13th June 2023 RotoruaNZ / TechnologyThe stories of Rotorua iwi and the Whakarewarewa forest area are now digital through a new app that helps visitors learn more about the area.
15th May 2023 TechnologyThe government has signed agreements with three of the country’s major telcos to extend 5G services to around 55 regional and rural towns.
10th May 2023 STAAH / TechnologySTAAH and B2B travel provider Travepic have partnered in an effort to provide a distribution system that generates higher revenue and profits for accommodation providers.
21st April 2023 Events / TechnologyTechweek is returning to regions around New Zealand this May to showcase homegrown innovation and technology.
19th April 2023 Government / TechnologyThe government’s connectivity initiatives to boost the number of mobile towers has brought mobile coverage to 114 tourism spots, as of December 2022.
13th April 2023 TechnologyA new mobile app showcases the history and legacy of the Northland town of Paihia.
22nd March 2023 Opinion / TechnologyNew AI tools and insights could help the sector become more efficient and responsive.
22nd March 2023 Technology / Virtual JourneysOnline experiences can help win customers and alleviate staffing and seasonality challenges, says an operator.
8th March 2023 Technology / Tracks & TrailsHerenga ā Nuku Aotearoa Outdoor Access Commission is providing funding and support for further developments to Mountain Safety Council’s (MSC) Plan My Walk app.
21st February 2023 Sustainability / TechnologyThe Sustainable Business Network is leading the charge in helping companies assess the sustainability of their businesses with the launch of a free online toolbox.
12th December 2022 Hospitality / TechnologyThe government has approved a loan of up to $1.25m to hospitality software company Loaded Reports.
16th November 2022 Air NZ / TechnologyThe future of boarding passes could soon be written on passengers’ faces as Air New Zealand looks to digitise the process through biometric facial recognition technology.
27th September 2022 TechnologyDigital city guide Concrete Playground has launched an e-commerce travel platform aimed at young travellers across New Zealand and Australia.
16th September 2022 Aviation / TechnologyAir New Zealand, Christchurch Airport, Sounds Air and Wellington Airport have been appointed to a 21-member Industry Advisory Board that will oversee the development of a new electric airplane.
19th August 2022 Technology / TIATourism Industry Aotearoa and Facebook owner Meta have partnered to hold an in-person digital workshop in Queenstown.
17th August 2022 Perspectives / TechnologyAlthough tourism in the metaverse cannot replace a real-world experience, technology has the power to share sites that are not easily accessible or completely ignored.
11th August 2022 Technology / TIATourism Industry Aotearoa and Meta, the company behind Facebook, will run digital skills workshops in Queenstown and Rotorua in September.
6th July 2022 Government / TechnologyMore than 30,000 small businesses have taken advantage of the government’s Digital Boost programme, which aims to support the uptake of digital tools and e-commerce.
21st June 2022 Preno / TechnologyNew Zealand-based hotel software company Preno will open its first office in London to support and reach new customers in the UK market.
3rd March 2022 ChristchurchNZ / TechnologyA free wifi service will launch in central Christchurch, aimed at making the city a desirable place for locals and visitors and to support the local tourism sector by attracting events and conferences.
1st March 2022 Technology / TripwellA new travel-focused digital platform has launched to connect content creators with consumers.
10th February 2022 TechnologyNew technologies mean tourists are able to explore a destination without ever setting foot. Is this future of tourism a reality or simply science fiction? Victoria University of Wellington tourism management PhD student Naji Gharibi takes a look.
31st January 2022 Incident / TechnologyOne of the country’s iconic tourism businesses suffers an “incredibly disruptive” cyberattack.
25th November 2021 Serko / TechnologyThe business travel booking platform is also eyeing acquisitions to drive growth.
12th November 2021 Digital / TechnologyThe Waitaki region has a new virtual hub providing free images of the region, which local operators can use to promote tours, accommodation or other services.
10th November 2021 Digital / TechnologyMore and more Kiwi operators are going virtual to find new markets.
28th October 2021 TechnologySouthern Cross Travel Insurance is launching a chatbot named Scout as it prepares for an increase in future travel bookings.
27th October 2021 STAAH / TechnologyCloud-based channel management and accommodation booking engine firm STAAH has become a New Zealand FernMark licensee, certifying that it is a New Zealand-based technology company.
17th March 2021 Technology / ZiplineZiptrek Ecotours will launch what it calls a ‘world first’ zipline experience incorporating enhanced augmented reality.
30th November 2020 Pacific / TechnologyThe tool allowed virtual planners to navigate their way around popular islands such as Rarotonga and Aitutaki from a computer, tablet or mobile device.
11th November 2020 Technology / TravelThe tool is designed to activate domestic tourism and incentivise Kiwis to try new things and share their experiences on social channels.
7th August 2020 Air NZ / TechnologyAir New Zealand has received approval from the Civil Aviation Authority to proceed with full RNP AR operations on its ATR turboprop flights into and out of Queenstown Airport.
3rd August 2020 Technology / TomahawkRegional Tourism Organisations were able to submit two bingo cards free of charge to the platform.
23rd July 2020 Employment / TechnologyCandice Pardy is behind the Jobloads app, whose business idea came from the challenges she faced trying to find a reliable labour supply for her Gisborne persimmon orchard.
21st July 2020 Air NZ / TechnologyMore than $1.36m in credit has been redeemed by Air New Zealand customers via the airline’s new online credit redemption tool, which went live yesterday.
7th July 2020 Employment / TechnologyTourism marketing company Tomahawk has taken on GO Rental’s entire app team of eight staff to help develop a new product designed to boost New Zealand tourism.
3rd July 2020 Campaigns / TechnologyThe Great NZ Roadtrip would be a “one-stop shop” to search for local activities and places to stay, priced from from $15 per month for users.
30th June 2020 Technology / Tracks & TrailsThe tour operator has launched the first in a series of virtual tours, showcasing highlights of its Wilderness Experience tour of the Waitakere Ranges in Auckland.
26th June 2020 Rental / TechnologyAvis Budget Group will enable customers renting in New Zealand to confirm a vehicle condition in real-time.
12th June 2020 TechnologyThe Accessible Day Out library provides reviews of venues and activities around New Zealand with a focus on their accessibility features.
4th June 2020 Skydive / TechnologyExperience Co has selected Queenstown-based IBIS Technology as its tourism business systems software provider for the company’s skydiving operations in both New Zealand and Australia.
29th May 2020 TechnologyA new travel booking site has launched this week with a no-commission model in a bid to get income flowing into New Zealand’s tourism industry.
22nd May 2020 Rental / TechnologyRoadtrip app CamperMate has experienced a surge in users over the past month with New Zealanders itching to get on the road, says chief executive Nick Baker.
21st May 2020 Rental / TechnologyPlummeting demand for passenger and recreational vehicle rentals due to the tourism shutdown looks set to continue for quite some time, according to Westpac.
