Travel stories - Page 29

Afterpay's Festive Insights report reveals a surge in early holiday shopping, with Australians averaging AUD $1,400 each and a 25% sales increase.

A report reveals 57% of travel firms struggle to unify customer data, hindering marketing strategies and customer experiences in a competitive industry.

Alipay+ has teamed up with Windcave to simplify cross-border mobile payments for over 10,000 merchants in Australia and New Zealand.

Research shows 95% of business travellers in Australia and New Zealand are open to AI for travel, highlighting opportunities for travel managers to innovate.

Airbnb has launched its Co-Host Network, allowing local experts to manage properties, helping homeowners earn income without the daily management hassles.

A recent Pureprofile study reveals Australians plan to increase their Christmas spending, with budgets rising to AUD $468 for gifts and AUD $406 for food.

Dynabook launches ultra-light Portégé X30L-M laptop for business pros, priced from AUD $2,060, featuring AI, security, and military-grade toughness.

Following its 10.10 Travel Fest campaign, Traveloka has experienced a 127% surge in travel searches, signalling a boost in travel planning across Southeast Asia and Australia.

As Australia delays its 3G network shutdown, debates arise over whether concerns about the switch-off are justified or exaggerated amid the transition.

The HoverAir X1 drone boasts impressive autonomous flying features and delivers smooth 2.7K video quality, perfect for novices.

Sitecore has announced it has surpassed USD $500 million in annual recurring revenue for fiscal year 2024, driven by strong demand for its digital experience platform.

Okta has launched its Customer Identity Cloud product, Auth for GenAI, to enhance identity security in rapidly evolving Generative AI applications.

ASUS unveils the Zenbook S 14, a revolutionary AI-powered laptop designed for creativity and productivity, weighing just 1.2kg and lasting up to 27 hours.

CellPoint Digital has promoted Michael Sørensen to CTO and Steven Osei to CMO, enhancing their leadership amid rapid fintech industry changes.

A Cloudflare study reveals 41% of cybersecurity leaders in Asia Pacific faced data breaches last year, amid growing fears over AI's role in such incidents.

Nintendo's latest release, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, presents Zelda as the primary character, offering fresh gameplay and unique abilities.

Ansys has teamed up with TSMC and Microsoft to achieve a tenfold speed-up in silicon photonic simulations, leveraging Azure and NVIDIA GPU technology.

Zoku Travel has rebranded as BYRDLI, aiming to transform the travel experience by merging community and commerce, empowering creators and travellers alike.

Virgin Australia partners with Sabre to lead in modern airline retailing. The airline will integrate SabreMosaic to transform guest experiences and optimise offers.

Snowflake launches AI Data Cloud tailored for travel and hospitality, aiming to enhance operations and customer experiences through advanced data and AI integration.