iPad kiosk turns receptionist with latest app pairing

May 31, 2013

Lilitab, a manufacturer of iPad kiosk enclosures, has announced a partnership with TextUs.Biz, developer of the Receptionist app. The companies plan to provide…

Elements of a successful hotel technology deployment

by Christopher Hall — writer, self

Experts discuss key considerations for a hotel and hospitality technology rollout.

Vegas startup secures funding for virtual receptionist tech

February 21, 2013

WinTech LLC, the creators of virtual ALICE Receptionist technology, today announced that it raised more than $1.7 million in private funding. The company said…

Hotel chain goes Swiss to maximize digital signage efficiency

January 28, 2013

International hotel chain Kempinksi Hotels deployed NAVORI QL digital signage software to power signage enabling the placement of customers' logos and welcome…

GuestComment acquired by Terillion

January 3, 2013

Online reputation management firm Terillion announced its acquisition of GuestComment, the onsite hotel and restaurant guest feedback platform that utilizes…

NEXCOM releases KPPC series Panel PC

December 17, 2012

NEXCOM announced the release of its KPPC series, the all-in-one kiosk Panel PC that offers solutions for self-service interactive kiosks within industries such…

RFID wristbands unlock hotel rooms at Texas water park

December 17, 2012

Schlitterbahn Waterparks, a family-owned provider of water park destinations based in New Braunfels, Texas, has implemented Precision Dynamic Corporation's…

FBI makes arrests in cash-advance kiosk scam

October 31, 2012

The FBI has made arrests of more than a dozen people charged with stealing more than $1 million at casinos and resorts through simultaneous withdrawals from…

Software company releases hospitality kiosk for use in hotels

August 22, 2012

SensyTouch, an Irvine, Calif.-based software company, announced the release of a multi-touch kiosk for use in hotel lobbies that helps guests explore the hotel…

Hoteliers, guests connect with GuestComment digital kiosk

August 21, 2012

GuestComment, an onsite hotel review and feedback digital kiosk system, launched today and has immediate availability to hotels nationwide. The Raleigh…

Updated AAA ratings system includes use of kiosks, digital signage

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

August 13, 2012

AAA recently updated its diamond rating system for North American hotels — and included kiosks and digital signage as part of its rating evaluations.

Skype Station digital signage kiosks taking off

Estonian tech company says new Skype-capable kiosks will drive traffic and ad revenue for customers.

Nigerian travel agency booking trips via kiosks

June 26, 2012

A Nigerian travel agency, World 'N Traveland, is deploying kiosks to provide one-stop travel services to Nigerian travelers, according to a company press…

3 self-service solutions moving in on the hotel industry

Hoteliers are embracing mobile and kiosk technology.

NCR launches 'key' to seamless hotel check-in

May 17, 2012

NCR Corp. has launched a hotel check-in kiosk that lets guests who have checked in online or via a mobile collect their room keys without queuing at reception.

Kiosks named as top hotel trend

April 30, 2012

Check-in kiosks are one of the hottest trends in the hotel industry, according to a Travel site published by Condé Nast, which also publishes 18 consumer…

Commentary: Will self-service focused hotels be the next big thing?

Attending the National Retail Federation's Big Show this week brought me to New York City, where I stayed in the ultimate hotel designed for self-service.

3 ways to ensure successful kiosk, digital signage deployment

Montreal Tourism in Canada shares its recipe for success.

Ecast and Walsh Vision announce SmartConcierge unit

November 7, 2011

Ecast, a provider of interactive touchscreen media solutions, and Walsh Vision, a systems integrator focusing on cellular wireless solutions, today announced…

Courtyard by Marriott rolls out GoBoard 4.0 digital signage/kiosk solution

November 7, 2011

Courtyard by Marriott and its partner Four Winds Interactive announced today the new GoBoard 4.0, an interactive virtual concierge and digital sign. Serving as…