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Travel
Lonely Planet partners with Acquia to enhance the travel experience
“Lonely Planet recognises the value of putting the right technology in place."
Startup
NZ entrepreneur launches app to make travel easier
The web app streamlines flight and hotel bookings by keeping an organisation’s passenger details on the one platform.
Travel apps
Queensland footy mates raise $5m to grow social network app for travellers
Two footy mates from northern Queensland have now closed a capital raise of AU$5 million – all for their social network for travellers.
Alibaba
Qantas signs deal with Alibaba's online travel platform
Qantas International CEO Gareth Evans and Fliggy vice president Jerry Hu have signed a Memorandum of Understanding.
Cloud
Uber cuts commuting costs with new ride share option for Aucklanders
Battling traffic is one of the biggest problems for commuters, and now Aucklanders can ride share just a little easier with Uber Driver Destinations.
Serko
SME travel booking options no longer up in the air
Until now, SMEs were getting the short end of the stick, as they can't get access to purpose-built travel agent bookings. Serko wants to change that.
Cloud
Facebook emojis might soon help you find your next travel destination
It might just be possible to use Facebook Messenger, emoji searches weather and currency exchange search requests to help you book your next flight.
Crowdfunding
Kiwi company CityInsidr crowdfunding travel app launch
Kiwi travel advice provider CityInsidr has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign to boost funds for its app launch.