In a digital world, the handshake is still one of the most important means of communication. Donna McIntyre asks industry experts about the trends in business travel.

United Airlines has become the first US carrier to begin using commercial-scale volumes of sustainable aviation biofuel for regularly scheduled flights.

Air New Zealand is opening a new lounge tomorrow at Brisbane International Airport as part of a $100 million lounge network development.

Veteran of the New Zealand long-haul airline market says he's never seen it so competitive.

NZ hotel prices are surging but there are still some bargains for Kiwi travellers in holiday hotspots

Small business editor Caitlin Sykes talks to business owner Sarah Greener about hiring right.

Small business editor Caitlin Sykes talks to Gordon MacDonald about health and safety.

Small business editor Caitlin Sykes talks to business owners Helen and Mike Mander about health and safety.

Small business editor Caitlin Sykes talks to Dr Kirsten Olsen about health and safety.

Small business owner Scott Gardiner shares his tips for successful business travel.

Small business editor Caitlin Sykes talks to business owner Rustica Lamb about travel.

Emirates reveals how technology will save as much time as possible on the longest duration flight between Auckland and Dubai.

Small business editor Caitlin Sykes talks to business owner Tim Norton about travel.

Small business editor Caitlin Sykes talks to business owner Suzi McAlpine about travel.

This week, small business editor Caitlin Sykes talks to business owners about travel.

Falling air fares are fueling a surge in global air travel.

Cathay Pacific is on track to be the first airline to fly the world's newest widebody aircraft on scheduled services to New Zealand.

Airport hotels can often be bland and dreary refurbished beehives with the one distinct advantage of proximity.

United Airlines is expanding its transpacific services, revealing details of a new route to China yesterday after announcing flights between Auckland and San Francisco.

Grant Bradley flies aboard Air New Zealand NZ24 from Auckland to Vancouver.

Melbourne-born Gai Tyrrell always wanted to get into the travel industry after leaving school.

Winston Aldworth snares seat 1A on Qantas QF140 to Sydney.

Commonwealth Bank economist Gareth Aird says the weak Australian currency is enticing tourists from home and abroad, helping the economy to rebalance and stimulate growth.

An expert in the Chinese travel market says the devaluation of the yuan will have a mixed impact on the China visitor market but is advising New Zealand operators not to panic.

The kiwi dollar is losing ground in traditional holiday hotspots overseas but a break to Russia has become much cheaper.

A bumper Flight Check takes us from London to Doha on Qatar Airways' VIP jet, to a multistop Qantas odyssey from New York to Auckland.

The Dreamliner has been scheduled to fly Melbourne-Auckland and Auckland-Sydney every Monday for seven weeks.

Winston Aldworth flies on the longest commercial flight in the world - Qantas QF8 from Dallas to Sydney.

Hawaii tourism boss thanking Max Key for giving island tourism a boost with his social media postings and video.