Meridian deploys interactive digital signage solution at Columbus Airport

November 27, 2012

Working with the Columbus Regional Airport Authority (CRAA) and Hanson Inc., Meridian announced the completion of multi-function self-service information and…

WestJet announces self-serve baggage tagging for trans-border flights to U.S.

November 26, 2012

Canada-based airline WestJet recently announced the introduction of self-serve baggage tagging for passengers flying to the U.S. from Vancouver, Edmonton…

Kickstarter offers pedal power to cellphone charging

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

NYC industrial designers seek investors for a concept that puts a spin on mobile charging stations.

American Airlines adds self-service at Orlando Int'l Airport

November 16, 2012

Airport passenger self-service, commonplace in Australia, New Zealand and Europe, is starting to creep into U.S. airports. According to cnbc.com, American…

Self-boarding gates by Vision-Box deployed at Riga Int'l Airport

November 15, 2012

Adding to the growing number of airports implementing self-boarding gates, Riga International Airport in Latvia has deployed the the vb i-match ABC eGate from…

Advocates for the blind argue for more accommodation at airport check-in kiosks

November 12, 2012

Advocates for the blind went toe-to-toe with United Airlines in the San Francisco 9th Circuit Court about what the airline could do to accommodate passengers…

Air New Zealand deploys fast track self-service check-in kiosks

November 8, 2012

Air New Zealand has deployed fast track self-service check-in kiosks for international passengers departing Sydney International Airport for trans-Tasman and…

Info kiosks to help travelers at Port Columbus Int'l Airport

November 7, 2012

Hewlett-Packard Co., along with software developer Hanson Inc. and manufacturer Meridian Zero Degrees, have deployed 10 touchscreen information kiosks at Port…

Digiboo enters expansion agreement with Smarte Carte

November 2, 2012

The digital retail entertainment download service Digiboo announced recently that it has entered into an agreement with Smarte Carte to install kiosks in…

Malaysian city to deploy kiosks for traffic citation payments

November 1, 2012

The Road Transport Department in Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia, will deploy a fleet of self-service kiosks beginning next year, enabling the public to check and…

Bicycle-sharing kiosks project gaining traction in Chicago

October 19, 2012

The Chicago Department of Transportation is implementing a bike-share program in the city and is asking residents for suggestions on where to place the kiosks. 

Apple iPads to start popping up at more US airports

October 15, 2012

Restaurant operator OTG Management is projecting that it will deploy 7,000 iPads across four North American airports in the next 18 months, according to an…

Stokholm Arlanda Airport implements self-service baggage drop

October 11, 2012

The Stockholm Arlanda Airport yesterday began operating a self-service bag drop station, according to futuretravelexperience.com.

Survey: Airline passengers want more self-service

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

Automated check-in, baggage drop and boarding gates ranked high as technology priorities.

Self-service vs. human connection (commentary)

Can technology replace old-fashioned customer service?

More car rental convenience with airport self-service kiosks

October 2, 2012

Self-service car rental kiosks will begin rolling out at the top 50 airport locations throughout the U.S., according to a press release from Enterprise…

Polish airport turns to self-service

September 25, 2012

The Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport in Poland has installed 15 self-service check-in kiosks, according to a press release. The kiosks join pre-existing units at…

Casino kiosks to be unveiled at Global Gaming Expo

September 25, 2012

GLORY (U.S.A) Inc. today announced plans to attend the G2E Global Gaming Expo in order to unveil self-service solutions for gaming and casinos.

CPB's Global Entry kiosks to be placed in Loews Hotels, extend Trusted Traveler

September 24, 2012

Loews Hotels & Resorts Chairman Jonathan Tisch and U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano announced a joint effort today to promote the…

Car rental app adds more self-service to travel booking

September 14, 2012

A new app for Windows phone users will make booking a rental car a hand-held convenience. The Hertz Corp. announced today the app that lets users locate, book…