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…

Kiosks allow diners to send tasty gifts electronically

April 1, 2004

CHICAGO-Windy City restaurants Portillo's and Gino's have figured out a neat way to distribute their popular food items across the land: touchscreen kiosks…

Overseas firm clinches kiosk deal

March 31, 2004

While a number of overseas companies make battle plans to invade the U.S. kiosk market, one kiosk maker just established a beachhead.

Las Vegas' Flamingo gets check-in/out kiosks

March 31, 2004

LAS VEGAS -- Guests at the 3,642-room Flamingo are using high-speed check-in and check-out kiosks in a pilot the hotel president calls the "marriage of high…

Panamanian airline uses kiosks to help passengers with schedules

March 28, 2004

PANAMA CITY, Panama--Copa Airlines has introduced wireless application protocol technology (WAP) for worldwide access to schedule information for all of its…

Info Touch adds mapping to public Internet kiosks

March 24, 2004

TORONTO - Info Touch Technologies will be embedding the Microsoft MapPoint 2002 ActiveX application in its Surfnet Premiere kiosk software, thanks to an…

In Santa Monica, you can sip to the beat at Starbucks' new CD kiosk

March 17, 2004

You can sip your favorite latte and burn a CD with your favorite music at the new Starbucks-run coffeehouse in Santa Monica, CA.

International travelers can now access US Airways' kiosks

March 16, 2004

For the first time, US Airways customers traveling on qualifying international flights can check in at the airline's self-service kiosks. A passport is…

Delta Air Lines adds bar codes to self-service kiosks

March 14, 2004

Delta Air Lines has raised the bar on quick check-in service with a new bar code embedded in customers' credit cards.

Self-serve for soft serve: U.S. chain pleases palates in India

March 11, 2004

Kiosks to satisfy the sweet tooth are being tested by McDonald's at select Indian locations.

Indy airport kiosks to let travelers board sooner, breathe easier

March 11, 2004

Indianapolis airport officials say self-service may well be the key in helping to cut the hustle and bustle for departing passengers.

American Airlines expands self-service check-in machines to Long Beach airport

March 9, 2004

FORT WORTH, Texas--American Airlines is offering Long Beach Airport passengers more access to its AA Self-Service Check-In machines with the installation of…