Travel stories - Page 5

Global security company Entrust has acquired WorldReach, enabling solutions for Digital Traveller and Citizen Identity experiences.

Vodafone NZ has become the first operator in Aotearoa to enable 5G roaming, to Australia and three other countries.

Sabre Corporation and Google are developing AI technology to enhance personalised travel, to be launched in early 2021.

London has emerged as the global leader for internet accessibility, topping Business Fibre’s list of best cities for free WiFi and 5G availability.

Some businesses are also getting ready for more staff to potentially work from home by providing laptops or remote access.

More than half of China-based companies believe the country's Belt and Road initiative is creating opportunities for business travel.

Millions of Flickr travel photos were analysed by Warwick Business School and the Alan Turing Institute, revealing insights into global tourism patterns.

Research from AUT reveals tourists on tech-free holidays experience withdrawal symptoms similar to quitting smoking or drinking, but gain valuable life skills.

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 its digital platforms, providing users with a seamless and personalised travel experience.

Travellers through Hungary, Greece and Latvia may soon encounter a lie detector when they try to cross the border.

Harnessing AI, machine learning, and VR, the travel industry seeks to predict and inspire consumer behaviour, making choices more personalised and engaging.

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.

Over the past year, compromises of payment card data, network intrusions, and cyberattacks using hotel Wi-Fi have plagued the hospitality industry.

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.

A significant proportion of holidaymakers in Australia and New Zealand believe their feedback never reaches anyone who can make a difference.

Jet startup Boom is raising funds to bring back supersonic aircraft, aiming to revolutionize travel and make the world more accessible.

New Zealand's Small Business Minister Jacqui Dean announces a series of nationwide roadshows, starting in Kāikoura on 27 March, to support local enterprises.

Destination Queenstown has launched a new website catering to travellers, featuring extensive research and the latest website technology.

Navigating modern air travel's dual ease and hassle, these versatile gadgets can lighten your load and elevate your overseas adventures.