This is a roundup for product news and announcements for travel DEVICES in tourism and hospitality for October 2016.

Friday 7 October 2016:

Air New Zealand opens up wifi

• Flights between Australia and New Zealand will be the first to receive the service, provided by Inmarsat and Panasonic Avionics. Tasman, Pacific Island and other long-haul routes will follow in 2017, with domestic flights slated for the following year.

Thursday 6 October 2016:

Egencia on Apple Watch

• The corporate travel agency’s application for Apple Watch devices allows users to check for real-time travel information, maps and directions, and search for ground transportation services. Other features include integration with the Egencia AssistMe service, the ability to contact a travel consultant and book Uber cars.

Monday 3 October 2016:

Sabre integrates TripCase with SynXis

• Reservations made through SynXis will automatically populate the TripCase messaging service, giving hoteliers the ability to contact travellers with personalised offers and notifications to business travellers.

NB: Travel devices image via Jesusanz/BigStock.