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- Thursday 12 October 2006: Canadian coffee map for the thirsty tourist.
- Wednesday 11 October 2006: Running map for the fit tourist
- Tuesday 10 October 2006: geoNames is one great global map index mashup webtool
- Monday 9 October 2006: Click gChart for global links to local travel, time and more
- Sunday 8 October 2006: Many avenues for online tourism content
- Saturday 7 October 2006: Train eTickets to be sold at ATMs and Post Offices
- Friday 6 October 2006: Tech 2.0 advice for tourism industry
- Friday 6 October 2006: Biometric check-in at Scandinavia Airlines
- Thursday 5 October 2006: Website for Women Travelling Solo
- Wednesday 4 October 2006: Media-rich touchscreen tables boost pub experience
Archive for Friday 6 October 2006
Tech 2.0 advice for tourism industry
Friday 6 October 2006 by Edward.
Here are some of the basic internet needs for today’s travel customer, according to Travelocity.com founder Terry Jones as reported in the East Valley Tribune.
1 Students are web savvy and are tomorrow’s travel customer. Fish where there are fish.
2 Smaller destinations can compete effectively on the web with the right keywords.
3 Cross-sell to increase your sales and profitablity
4 Target niche markets with podcasts, virtual tours, social networking, and feeds
5 Plan joint web pitches
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Biometric check-in at Scandinavia Airlines
Friday 6 October 2006 by Edward.
Scandinavia Airlines is the world’s first airline to use biometric, fingerprint, recording at baggage check-in and boarding. While there exists concern for invasion of privacy, most passengers surveyed believe the security measure will increase airport safety and boarding efficiency.
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