LivAway Suites breaks ground in Tucson, highlights kiosk convenience

July 10, 2025

LivAway Suites, an extended-stay hotel brand, has begun construction on its latest property in Tucson, Arizona. This marks the brand's fourth location in the…

Survey finds 70% of travelers prefer to skip hotel front desks

June 11, 2025

A Mews survey reveals a significant shift in traveler preferences, with 70% of American travelers stating they would likely opt for a self-check-in process via…

More than just an ID scanner/reader: Plustek SecureScan X-Cube

The Plustek X-Cube is more than a card scanner—it captures high-res images, reads data from driver’s licenses, passport cards, QR/barcodes (even on phones)…

Choice Hotels adopts Mews to grow non-room revenue globally

May 2, 2025

Choice Hotels International has partnered with Mews, a cloud-based property management system provider, to enhance revenue generation beyond room bookings and…

Ruggedized Kiosk Scanners: Meeting the Demands of High-Traffic Environments

Plustek’s ruggedized kiosk scanners are built for high-traffic environments, ensuring durability, reliability, and security. Designed to withstand heavy use…

Introducing a new solution to simplify integration of ID scanners and readers

Plustek IDXpress is the ideal choice for software vendors looking for a fast, reliable, and user-friendly way to capture and parse driver’s license data.

FMA Magazine - Fall 2024

In this issue: User Interface Design for Kiosks, How Update Kits Extend the Life of a Retail Display, The Future of Kiosks in the Hotel Industry, and A Guide…

Presented by Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc.

GrayMatter acquires Servy to expand self-service offerings

November 15, 2024

GrayMatter Software Services, an analytics and software solutions provider for airports, has acquired Servy, a provider of mobile ordering and self-service…

Self-Service Innovation Summit: Driving profitable self-service retail in high-traffic locations

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

A panel talk, “Self-Service Retail: A Profitable Path to Growth in High-Traffic Locations,” will offer expert insight at the Self Service Innovation Summit…

ID and Passport Reading Solutions for Kiosks and ATMs

When a kiosk requires customer check-in with an ID, Plustek has everything you need. You can capture document images and extract data, all of which are easily…

Presented by Plustek

The future of kiosks in the hotel industry

by Katie Kochelek — Marketing Specialist, Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc.

As headlines continue to publicize self-service technology’s impact on popular markets like QSR, grocery, healthcare, and retail, a quieter transformation is…

Manhattan hotel levels up guest experience with Stayntouch cloud technology

July 9, 2024

Stayntouch, a cloud-based hotel property management system technology, has partnered with Ian Schrager's Public Hotel in Lower Manhattan, according to a…

The Future of Kiosks in the Hotel Industry

As headlines continue to publicize self-service technology’s impact on popular markets like QSR, grocery, healthcare, and retail, a quieter transformation is…

Self-Service Technologies for the Hospitality Industry

This brochure introduces Pyramid as your partner for the digitalization of your hospitality business with self-service terminals, digital signage and IT…

Presented by Pyramid Computer GmbH

The Technology and Terminology Behind Passport Scanners - How It Works

Passport scanners are sophisticated devices that incorporate multiple technologies to accurately read and verify the information contained in passports and…

Up, Up and Away! OEMs are Now Capitalizing on Kiosks - but it’s Only Just the Start

It’s no secret that business has boomed for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) who’ve embraced the opportunities presented by kiosks of all shapes and…

Plustek SecureScan X-Mini Passport and ID Reader

The Plustek SecureScan X-Mini Passport and Drivers License Reader is ideal for self-service kiosks, ATMs, or desktop use. This reader features visible and IR…

Presented by Plustek

Unlocking the benefits of self-service kiosks

by William Stutzman — Director of Strategic Initiatives, Ventus Global Network Solutions

Self-service kiosks are becoming vital parts of many businesses. But what is a self-service kiosk and how can it help business entities?

The benefits of using an image scanner to scan drivers licenses

Explore the benefits of using an image scanner instead of a barcode scanner to scan driver's licenses.

Self-Service Kiosks: Business Benefits and Uses

Self service kiosks are becoming vital parts of many businesses. But what is a self service kiosk and why is it so important to think about?