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Big data: How companies can learn to swim in the data lake

Information is pouring into companies faster, so businesses are drowning in a flood so great it has become known as the 'data lake'.

By Kevin Park • 4 min read • Wed, 24th May 2017

Supply Chain

How to overcome data blind spots in travel & expense management

Concur says that data blind spots can occur when internal travel and expense management (TEM) systems don't allow for easy monitoring and measurement.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Apr 2017

Customer Relationship Management

Act fast and make it easy: Getting the most out of feedback for travel organisations

A significant proportion of holidaymakers in Australia and New Zealand believe their feedback never reaches anyone who can make a difference.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Apr 2017

Email Security

The top scams you should watch out for when travelling abroad

Stay vigilant abroad: Concur unveils top nine travel scams targeting tourists, from dodgy ATMs to fake hotel charges.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Apr 2017

Cloud Services

Flashy new tourist website for Queenstown

Destination Queenstown has launched a new website catering to travellers, featuring extensive research and the latest website technology.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Mar 2017

Digital Entertainment

Travel tips: The gadgets that I take on my overseas jaunts

Navigating modern air travel's dual ease and hassle, these versatile gadgets can lighten your load and elevate your overseas adventures.

By Patrick Pilcher • 4 min read • Mon, 21st Nov 2016

Partner Programmes

What is the state of the modern meeting?

When considering your business strategy, you should recognise both the hard and soft costs of meetings, whether digital or physical.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Oct 2016

Concur

The five-step process to keeping employees safe during business travel

Employers' duty of care obligations need to be more closely managed as employees become more autonomous and book more business travel.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Sep 2016

Ingram Micro

Ingram Micro's new owner continues buying spree

Ingram Micro's new parent, HNA Group has continued its buying spree with a AU$159 million investment in Virgin Australia.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Fri, 17th Jun 2016

Concur

Increase in corporate travel requires better tech, says Concur

Business travel is on the rise, highlighting the need for technology platforms to make the process more efficient, according to Concur.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 17th May 2016

Customer Relationship Management

The customer experience expectation gap

Last Monday afternoon, as I rode to JFK Airport en route to a conference, I realized that I'd left my travel credit card on my dresser.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 16th May 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Travel technologies stories

Real estate

Iconic Ohtel sold to Village Accommodation Group

Bookings at Ohtel will continue normally as Village Accommodation Group takes over Wellington’s award-winning boutique hotel over coming months.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Jun 2017

Customer Experience

Langham Auckland to get new name and new look

Guests at Auckland's Langham will face phased room works from July, as the 411-room hotel prepares a Cordis rebrand in November.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 18th May 2017

Real estate

Queenstown leads buoyant hotel sales

More than GBP £250 million of hotel stock changed hands in 2015/16, as tourism growth pushed yields lower and drew overseas buyers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Apr 2017

Startups

Supersonic passenger jets may not be far away

Jet startup Boom is raising funds to bring back supersonic aircraft, aiming to revolutionize travel and make the world more accessible.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Mar 2017

Support

More small business roadshows to kick off around NZ, Govt says

New Zealand's Small Business Minister Jacqui Dean announces a series of nationwide roadshows, starting in Kāikoura on 27 March, to support local enterprises.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Mar 2017