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AI-powered Alipay+ connects 1.8 billion users across 100 markets
Crypto

AI-powered Alipay+ connects 1.8 billion users across 100 markets

Ant International's Alipay+ now links 1.8 billion users across 100+ markets with AI-powered travel and payment services, boosting global transactions by 30%.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
How hoteliers can capitalise on the potential of AI
Data Analytics

How hoteliers can capitalise on the potential of AI

Hoteliers can boost profits and enhance guest experiences by using AI technologies like generative AI and predictive analytics to forecast demand and understand customer choices.

By Mike Rogers • 5 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025
Australians remain cautious on AI despite high usage in travel
Digital Transformation

Australians remain cautious on AI despite high usage in travel

Despite widespread AI use in travel, only 4% of Australians fully trust it, with 92% expressing concerns, reveals Booking.com's Global AI Sentiment Report.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025

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Rural UK set to thrive with tech, tourism & remote work by 2050
Artificial Intelligence

Rural UK set to thrive with tech, tourism & remote work by 2050

By 2050, UK rural areas are set to flourish through tech innovation, tourism growth and remote work, boosted by major connectivity upgrades.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Port of Dover streamlines with Oracle cloud to boost efficiency
Digital Transformation

Port of Dover streamlines with Oracle cloud to boost efficiency

Port of Dover adopts Oracle Fusion Cloud to streamline finance, HR, and supply chain, boosting efficiency as it handles GBP £144 billion in trade annually.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Curtin & Cisco expand Innovation Central partnership to Singapore
EduTech

Curtin & Cisco expand Innovation Central partnership to Singapore

Curtin University and Cisco extend Innovation Central partnership to Singapore, boosting regional collaboration in AI, cybersecurity and digital health innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
Easter hotel bookings in Australia rise by 19.6% for 2025
School Holidays

Easter hotel bookings in Australia rise by 19.6% for 2025

Hotel bookings across Australia for Easter 2025 have surged by 19.6% compared to last year, signalling a trend towards earlier travel plans.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Apr 2025
Smartvisit app to redefine visitor engagement in tourism
Digital Transformation

Smartvisit app to redefine visitor engagement in tourism

Smartvisit is set to launch its innovative app designed to transform tourism engagement, enhancing visitor experiences and boosting revenues for operators.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
E-350 aircraft boost New Zealand's multimillion-dollar export
Tourism

E-350 aircraft boost New Zealand's multimillion-dollar export

The expansion of North America's largest oil and gas pipeline is set to boost New Zealand's amphibious aircraft exports by USD $70 million over the next decade.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025

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Indosat data traffic surges as Indonesia goes digital
Gaming

Indosat data traffic surges as Indonesia goes digital

Indosat's mobile data traffic jumped about 15% over Indonesia's year-end holidays as digital use surges beyond major cities and tourist hubs.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Falling NZD makes Europe, US pricier while Asia draws travellers
NZD

Falling NZD makes Europe, US pricier while Asia draws travellers

The falling New Zealand dollar is pushing up holiday costs in Europe and the US, while travel to Asia becomes more affordable for Kiwi travellers.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Keeping the lights on through the Holiday period
Small Business

Keeping the lights on through the Holiday period

As liquidation rises 31.9%, NZ small businesses face a tough holiday battle for staff, cashflow and compliance to keep operations thriving beyond survival mode.

By Neil Webster • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
South Island leads NZ wage & job growth as market rebounds
Recruitment

South Island leads NZ wage & job growth as market rebounds

South Island leads NZ's labour rebound with 5.4% job growth and 5.1% wage rise, as casual roles surge 10.2% and trades sector booms.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
TheFork launches new tools to boost UK restaurants for summer
Customer Experience

TheFork launches new tools to boost UK restaurants for summer

TheFork unveils new tools in TheFork Manager to boost UK restaurant bookings, reduce no-shows, and enhance guest experience ahead of the busy summer season.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025
Satellite upgrade brings better access at Waitomo sites
Unified Communications

Satellite upgrade brings better access at Waitomo sites

Discover Waitomo in New Zealand's King Country has enhanced connectivity and safety with Spark's Starlink satellite internet, replacing unreliable VDSL access.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Apr 2025
PayNet & Ant drive SME growth through Alipay+ collaboration
Payment Technologies

PayNet & Ant drive SME growth through Alipay+ collaboration

PayNet and Ant International have significantly boosted Malaysian SMEs' growth in 2024, with Alipay+ driving over 80% of cross-border QR payments via DuitNow.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Mar 2025
Indosat & AIonOS partner to transform AI in Indonesia
Unified Communications

Indosat & AIonOS partner to transform AI in Indonesia

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison and AIonOS have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding to enhance Indonesia's AI ecosystem, promoting economic growth across key sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025