Tourism stories
Travel leaders in Paris will test whether AI tools can work across rival regional systems as Europe's adoption gap widens.
The appointment gives the Gold Coast software group direct operator insight as it nears its 10th year and passes USD $3 billion in bookings.
Record registrations underscore the Cook Islands' growing reliance on US-backed trust business, even as local staffing gaps widen.
Guest service at Merlin's attractions has improved sharply, with issue resolution rising to 95% after an AI platform was rolled out.
Visitors should see faster help and fewer repeat calls as Merlin links bookings, support and follow-up across 140 attractions worldwide.
The consultancy will help the Sarawak state-owned airline align its visual identity, onboard sensory cues and passenger touchpoints as it expands regionally.
Residential and commercial owners face higher rates bills after the district's rateable value climbed to NZD $8.353 billion on strong demand.
Bootstrapped and profitable, the Christchurch startup's rapid growth suggests Kiwi firms are paying for practical AI help rather than standalone tools.
Fans are turning to buy now, pay later to secure scarce seats, as entertainment orders on the platform jumped 60% year on year.
Residents in Queenstown have been told to close doors and windows as smoke from a fast-moving fire spreads across Lake Wakatipu.
The tie-up should help Centara reduce checkout drop-off as international guests in Thailand get local currency pricing and more payment options.
Visitors can now book a creator's exact Mississippi trip through a new storefront, as tourism bodies seek a clearer route from posts to sales.
Buyers still have the upper hand as the national Home Value Index slipped 0.3% in September, leaving values 1.3% below a year earlier.
Trade remains below last year, but Mount businesses are seeing a lift in foot traffic and hope a strong summer will aid recovery after the landslide.
Picton traders say the temporary disruption of a streetscape upgrade was worth it, after their own revamp boosted seating, safety and summer trade.
Residents say secrecy over the council chief executive's exit leaves ratepayers facing unanswered questions over any payout after the Mount landslide review.
Concerns over safety and dune damage could see full vehicle bans at Waimārama Beach, with permits reserved for ATVs and exempt users.
Frustration is mounting in Methven after EA Networks admitted its revised lighting timetable was not communicated clearly to businesses and residents.
Visitors must wait another two years, even after the long-delayed Rotorua Museum build was finished on time and under budget.
Ratepayers could help keep Christchurch's only open-range wildlife park afloat, as councillors weigh a NZD $1.2 million rescue package.
