E-ports help tourists with a touch of the screen

June 15, 2004

DULUTH, Minn. - Six computerized kiosks will be available in public places to assist visitors looking to experience what the city has to offer, according to an…

EasyJet passengers go solo at check-in

June 13, 2004

LONDON-According to a story in Financial Times, UK-based EasyJet will replace all check-in staff with automated kiosks.

Neptune to use remote power solution at Internet kiosks

June 13, 2004

PARAMUS, NJ-Technology from Dataprobe is about to help Neptune Networks Inc. give its kiosks the boot.

Hilton Hotels adding additional kiosks and online check-in

June 8, 2004

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — In an effort to triple the number of ways guests can check in, Hilton Hotels will add an additional 45 kiosks that allow guests to get…

Internet kiosks to be installed at Texas rest areas

June 8, 2004

AUSTIN,Texas - Travelers may soon be able to surf the Internet while they stretch their legs or grab a soda at Texas rest areas, according to a story in the…

Marriott deploys NCR self-service kiosks

June 1, 2004

ATLANTA--NCR Corporation today announced that Marriott International, Inc. is piloting the NCR EasyPoint Xpress Check-In solution in three Marriott properties…

Spirit Airlines partners with Kinetics, Inc. to introduce 'Spirit Self Check-In'

May 7, 2004

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.-Spirit Airlines, the largest privately-held airline in the U.S. announced a partnership with Kinetics, Inc. in a company release. Spirit…

A visitor's bureau welcomes new kiosks

The introduction of upgraded kiosks at Louisville International Airport offers passengers more choices for obtaining information, maps on activities in…

Frontier Airlines accentuates kiosks, other New Age technology

April 26, 2004

DENVER--Frontier Airlines signed a multi-year agreement with Sabre Airline Solutions to improve reservations and check-in capabilities, according to a company…

Transportation Security agency testing 'Registered Traveler Initiative' this summer

April 26, 2004

The Transportation Security Administration is going high-tech this summer via a three-month test of the "Registered Traveler Initiative," according to an…

Kinetics featured in Fast Company article about self-service technology

April 18, 2004

LAKE MARY, Fla.--Kiosk solutions company Kinetics, Inc. is featured in a major story in the May issue of Fast Company magazine that hits newsstands on April…

Kiosk vendor on verge of breaking out

Carten Technologies Corp. has several deals on paper, and notable partnerships in the works. This could be a kiosk vendor to watch.

Tampa banker pushes for kiosk-equipped UN on wheels

April 15, 2004

TAMPA, Fla.-A prominent Tampa banker is attempting to raise $1.5 million to create a 53-foot mobile classroom with informational kiosks to travel across the…

Kiosks one element in new Oklahoma City '`way-finding' system

April 15, 2004

OKLAHOMA CITY--Oklahoma City officials have started installing a system of about 100 signs to help pedestrians and drivers navigate downtown.

Hotel chain installing check-in kiosks at Sheratons nationwide

April 11, 2004

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. is installing self-serve check-in kiosks at its Sheraton Hotels & Resorts' facilities around the U.S…

Continental to ban paper tickets by the end of 2004

April 7, 2004

NEW YORK--Continental Airlines Inc. is serious about cutting down on paper, and the move looks to be a big plus for the self-service kiosk industry.

One for the Road

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

A kiosk rollout has brought together 300,000 truckers earning loyalty rewards at truck stops.

Kiosk uses straw, circuits to help stop drinkers from 'blowing it' on the road

Distributors, governments bellying up to self-service blood-alcohol tester.

Expedia's purchase of Maui-based tour reseller includes kiosks

April 1, 2004

BELLEVUE, Wash.--Online travel agent Expedia Inc. has gone island-hopping with the purchase of Activity World, a Maui-based reseller of tours and activities.

United Airlines sets new monthly record for use of self-service ticketing kiosks

April 1, 2004

CHICAGO-United Airlines is on cloud nine about its self-service ticketing kiosks, reporting that more than two million customers used EasyCheck-in within a…