Around 40 million Americans travel long-haul each year, but fewer than 1% choose New Zealand. Air New Zealand CEO Nikhil Ravishankar wants to change that.

In this Shared Lunch Quick Bite, Nikhil explains why New Zealand remains a bucket-list destination for many Americans, and how Air NZ plans to turn that interest into bookings.

From its new SkyNest sleeping pods to AI-powered marketing, hear how the airline is tackling the distance barrier and trying to attract more international visitors.

This is a highlight from our full Shared Lunch conversation with Air New Zealand CEO Nikhil Ravishankar.

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