Tourism stories - Page 2
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NZ Geographic uses VR to show off NZ’s beauty
Thu, 15th Nov 2018
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ar, vr & metaverse
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tourism
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ar
There’s no doubt that we live in a beautiful country and New Zealand Geographic’s new virtual reality project certainly proves it.
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R&D Tax Incentive a welcome boost for tourism sector - TECNZ
Fri, 5th Oct 2018
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nz government
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r&d
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tourism
The government’s new R&D Tax Incentive could be a breakthrough for the tourism sector’s ability to innovate, adapt and change.
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Social media key to understanding sustainable tourism
Tue, 2nd Oct 2018
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ai
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social media
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christchurch
Social media and AI to reveal international visitors' thoughts on sustainable tourism in New Zealand. Canterbury research group aims to gain insights.
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Kiwi locals can now share 'Experiences' with Airbnb travellers
Mon, 27th Aug 2018
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airbnb
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entrepreneurship
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tourism
Kiwis can now share unique local activities with Airbnb's 300 million global travellers through the expanding Experiences platform.
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Why tech can help future-proof NZ's tourism industry
Wed, 15th Aug 2018
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digital transformation
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ai
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tourism
Rapid technological advancements are forcing the tourism industry to adapt and future-proof its business practices.
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Bungy jumping from an airship over Queenstown could be a reality - one day
Thu, 19th Jul 2018
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cleantech
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tourism
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massey university
Bungy jumping from an airship over Queenstown could soon be a thrilling reality as airships are set for a revival in New Zealand tourism.
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Tourists want contactless as spend into NZ grows
Tue, 26th Jun 2018
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain systems
Visa has released a report showing that tourist spend in NZ is growing and they want to use contactless payment systems.
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BNZ merchant customers to get Alipay this year
Fri, 15th Jun 2018
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
BNZ is the first Kiwi bank to offer the option to accept Alipay which should roll out in July following the trial currently underway.
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Tourism evolving into a tech business - MYOB
Wed, 9th May 2018
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financial systems
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fintechs
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myob
New analysis by MYOB shows that technology will significantly change the way New Zealand's tourism businesses operate in the next decade.
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Auckland Airport announces $100,000 grant
Tue, 8th May 2018
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grants
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auckland airport
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tourism
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.
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The evolution of Kiwi success story Magic Memories
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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fintechs
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financial systems
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magic memories
Magic Memories, a photography and video company, has reached a value of $120 million thanks to its innovative products for tourists.
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Forget rugby & tourism...NZTech's CEO on what Apple's latest acquisition means for us
Mon, 30th Oct 2017
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nztech
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powerbyproxi
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tourism
Apple's acquisition of Auckland start-up PowerbyProxi is a sign of New Zealand's growing status in the global tech industry.
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New transport app to make Queenstown more accessible during snow season
Tue, 29th Aug 2017
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auckland transport
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queenstown
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maas global
With nearly 2 million tourists visiting Queenstown annually, the Choice app will provide visitors with all the information they need to know.
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NZ tech unknown in Asia - we need to do more to put NZ on the map
Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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nztech
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augen
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ministry of business
New Zealand needs to invest in promoting its technology sector, says Mitchell Pham, chair of NZTech and FinTechNZ.
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New tech gives NZ tourism industry more insight into visitor travel patterns
Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
New tech launch bolsters NZ's tourism insight, offering detailed visitor travel patterns to propel industry growth.
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IT job ads down, report finds
Thu, 26th Jan 2017
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edutech
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it training
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recruitment
Job advertisements in the information technology sector have fallen 2.4%, despite the total number of online job advertisements growing by 1.1%.
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Instagram loves New Zealand: Our most Instragrammed spots in 2016
Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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nz
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instagram
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social media
The top 10 most Instagrammed spots in New Zealand have been revealed, showcasing the country's stunning landscapes and photography skills.
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Spark supports next phase of Rural Broadband Initiative for Kiwis
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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uc
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telco
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nz
New Zealand telco Spark welcomes the next phase of the Rural Broadband Initiative to improve internet speeds in rural areas.
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We are not alone: NZ's tech industry now transcends local borders
Tue, 28th Jun 2016
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collaboration
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nz
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government
Size and location doesn't matter in the tech industry any more. New Zealand's innovation and expertise matches global levels.
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Further $3.6m to help Kiwi business succeed internationally
Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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vietnam
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trade
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singapore
Government allocates $3.6 million to New Zealand Story initiative, building the country's international profile. #exporters.