Some old kiosk ideas get a second look

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A few years ago, many kiosks were deployed ahead of their time.before the technology or the consumer was ready. Now that the hardware is better and cheaper and…

The great kiosk comeback

July 27, 2004

Hotel Interactive.com: Hotel check-in kiosks are back and this time around everyone is excited about the benefits a kiosk can provide. Driving customer loyalty…

Cruises add more circuitry

July 27, 2004

Raleigh News & Observer: It's getting easier to stay in touch aboard crusie ships thanks to new on-board offerings such as cell phone access, Wi-Fi hot…

Multi-use kiosks not a sure thing, says Frank Olea

In response to the prospect of new revenue streams, some C-store operators have deployed kiosks that offer multiple services such as bill payment, prepaid…

Theme park tracking system lacks user-friendly features

July 26, 2004

The Mercury News: Keeping up with family members at a crowded theme-park can seem like an overwhelming task. Luckily, Paramount's Great America in Santa Clara…

Continental Airlines clears runway for automated check-in with Expand Accelerators

July 26, 2004

ROSELAND, N.J. - Expand Networks, a provider of Application Traffic Management systems, announced in a company new release that Continental Airlines is using…

Kiosks signal the imminent demise of free parking.

July 26, 2004

Denver Post: There is no such thing as a free ride, and there is definitely no such thing as free parking in Cherry Creek North. The city of Denver has…

Airline check-in kiosks to launch at Las Vegas hotels

July 20, 2004

LAS VEGAS - Local hotels will offer McCarran International Airport's SpeedCheck computerized check-in kiosks soon, according to an article in the Las Vegas…

Hilton Hotels give self-serve kiosks a second chance

July 18, 2004

TORONTO, Canada -- Hilton Hotel Corp. is going to try self-service once again, according to an article on itbusiness.ca.Seven years ago Hilton launched a…

Sheraton Krakow uses IP telephones with touchscreens to deliver customer service

July 15, 2004

WARSAW, Poland -- Cisco Systems (Nasdaq:CSCO) and NextiraOne, announced in a company release that the completion of an integrated Cisco Internet Protocol…

American Multiplexer Corp. deploys eFotoXpress at kiosks

July 12, 2004

SUNNYVALE, Calif. - American Multiplexer Corp. (OTC:AMUT) will deploy eFotoXpress in kiosks so that tourists may place their digital storage cards into the…

United Airlines selects Aviation Capital Management to coordinate EasyCheck-In kisoks

July 12, 2004

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Aviation Capital Management, an aviation-based professional services firm, has been selected by United Airlines to manage the installation…

Gulf Air first Middle East airline to offer self-check in

July 10, 2004

BAHRAIN, Middle East -- Gulf Air has introduced self-service e-check-in kiosks at airports in Bahrain, Abu Dhabi and Oman.

ESPN25 kiosks celebrate ""Season of the Fan"" at Walt Disney World Resort

July 8, 2004

ORLANDO, Fla. -- In celebration of ESPN's 25th anniversary, six interactive kiosks have been set up throughout Walt Disney World Resort that allow guests to be…

Denver provides pay-and-display parking kiosks

July 7, 2004

DENVER - The city of Denver is implementing more than 75 multi-space pay-and-display pay parking kiosks, according to GovTech.net

SMS and e-tickets flying high

July 5, 2004

IRELAND - By the end of 2004, 24 percent of airlines expect that e-tickets will comprise more than half their ticket sales, according to an article on…

Self-service revolution

July 5, 2004

WASHINGTON - The self-service revolution is taking consumers out of lines, reducing their wait times and giving them control, according to an article in the…

Kiosks provide tourism, weather information to travelers

July 1, 2004

LINCOLN, Neb. - Thirty new touchscreen interactive information kiosks, equipped with up-to-date weather and tourism information, are being placed at Interstate…

More than half of Florida's Turnpike tolls use SunPass self-service

June 29, 2004

MIAMI - State officials plan to introduce a low-priced SunPass model that can be activated or renewed with cash at retail outlets or kiosks, according to an…

Welcome to the do-it-yourself age

June 28, 2004

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. - More companies are using self-service kiosks that help customers handle transactions themselves, according to an article in the Portsmouth…