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Serko & Xero officially launch travel booking app for small businesses

Serko and Xero officially launched their joint travel app 'serko.travel' yesterday, providing booking integration for small businesses across ANZ.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Jul 2016

Serko

SME travel booking options no longer up in the air

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.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Jul 2016

Cartech

NZ Bus fleet begins transition to electric technology

NZ's Infratil electrifies buses with a US$30m Wrightspeed powertrain deal, paving the way for greener, quieter city travel.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Apr 2016

Apple

Apple recalls NZ wall chargers over electric shock risk

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Jan 2016

Auckland Airport

Kiwis love SmartGates: record numbers this summer

Record number of Kiwi travellers using SmartGates at Auckland Airport, with over 100,000 passengers in one week.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Tue, 26th Jan 2016

EduTech

University of Auckland joins 'generation study abroad' movement

With a new partnership, the University of Auckland (UoA) has renewed its focus on providing students opportunities to study overseas.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Oct 2015

Apps

Skyscanner releases improved version of Flights app

Online travel booking company Skyscanner has released a refreshed version of its app, which the company says will overhaul the user experience.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Oct 2015

Airbnb

Businesses around the world flock to Airbnb's new travel programme

Over 500 firms join Airbnb's business travel programme in a single day, embracing diverse and flexible corporate accommodation options.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2015

Global Stories

Travel technologies stories

Concur

The five-step process to keeping employees safe during business travel

Employers' duty of care obligations need to be more closely managed as employees become more autonomous and book more business travel.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Sep 2016

Ingram Micro

Ingram Micro's new owner continues buying spree

Ingram Micro's new parent, HNA Group has continued its buying spree with a AU$159 million investment in Virgin Australia.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Fri, 17th Jun 2016

Concur

Increase in corporate travel requires better tech, says Concur

Business travel is on the rise, highlighting the need for technology platforms to make the process more efficient, according to Concur.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 17th May 2016

Customer Relationship Management

The customer experience expectation gap

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.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 16th May 2016

Unified Communications

Analyst Opinion: Operators make roaming more transparent and affordable

Mobile roaming sheds its 'secret' tag as operators slash costs, wooing globetrotters with clear, wallet-friendly rates.

By Mark Newman • 5 min read • Mon, 18th Apr 2016

International Women's Day

Dedicated travel site for women launched

There is so much negativity out there right now, so much fear. Travelher is about focusing on something positive, encouraging women to embrace travel.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Mar 2016

Unified Communications

Australian UC market shaken up by disruptive technologies

As the market is impacted by disruptive technologies, UC solutions will evolve to stay relevant in order to service the core need for enterprise comms.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 18th Dec 2015