Kiosks could solve parking problem

September 26, 2010

Alexandria, Va., will spend about $1.3 million to replace 1,039 coin-operated, single-space parking meters with 125 multispace meters that can accept credit…

NCR offers kiosk movie downloads at 12 airports

September 20, 2010

NCR Corp. and MOD Systems announced they are bringing digital movies to travelers with the first Download2Go digital kiosks at 20 InMotion Entertainment stores…

Bike-share with kiosks growing across country this summer

Several cities initiated rental bike programs, promoting health, a green alternative and ease of use. 

In airlines, kiosks vital to consumer's second impression: Richard Branson

September 13, 2010

The leader of Virgin Airlines and international entrepreneur Richard Branson writes in a column that second impressions are vitally important for businesses…

Corpus Christi uses kiosks as visitor centers

September 6, 2010

Self-service information kiosks are replacing traditional welcome centers as Corpus Christi's tourism ambassadors, according to the Corpus Christi Caller…

Protouch up for Retail Systems 2010 award

September 6, 2010

Protouch, a United Kingdom-based distributor and manufacturer of touch screen equipment, has been nominated for the Retail Systems Awards 2010.   The company…

Barcelona, Madrid airports implement kiosks with biometrics

August 31, 2010

Self-service kiosks with a biometric application that authenticates the traveler's identity have been installed in airports in Barcelona and Madrid, Spain…

ParTech remakes, re-brands itself with software, self-serve and proven hardware

The company best known for its durable terminals is in the midst of recreating itself as a creative and aggressive software- and services- house.

Ariane tops $5 billion in hotel transactions through self-service kiosks

August 26, 2010

Ariane Systems announced its hotel self-service guest transactions completed through its integrated check-in/out system for hotels topped the $5 billion mark…

New kiosks in the works for John Wayne Airport

August 25, 2010

Orange County, Calif., is on target to spend about $24 million to modernize its John Wayne Airport, including installing new ticket counters and swapping out…

Self-service stroller rental rolled out at Disneyland

August 24, 2010

Disneyland this summer added four self-service stroller rental kiosks next to the staffed counter at the Stroller and Wheelchair rental booth in the Esplanade…

Ariane Systems hires Plan A to manage global communications

August 24, 2010

Ariane Systems, a leader in self-service check-in/check-out kiosk technology for the hospitality industry, announced the selection of Plan A Public Relations…

Museums and photo kiosks a difficult fit

An application that demands more art than science may work only in special circumstances.

Kiosk and self-service study a goldmine of industry info

Installed kiosks top 1.8 million worldwide as public grows to prefer self-service for multiple uses.

Survey: Fliers seek more control through self-service kiosks and mobile phones

August 17, 2010

Consumers want to manage travel itinerary changes and preferences via self-service channels, according to OnWindows, an online news source from Microsoft.   A…

Riders use kiosks to access Chicago's new bike sharing program

August 12, 2010

Kiosks are integral to a bike-sharing program that began in Chicago this summer in a half a dozen locations along the city's popular lakefront, according to…

Study lists self-serve check-in kiosks at U.K. airports

August 12, 2010

England's Airport Parking and Hotels (APH) Ltd. has released a study on the different check-in times at all major U.K. airports. The study also shows which…

Security kiosks helping U.S. Customs create friendlier skies

by Missy Baxter — journalist, Baxter Publishing

The recently-expanded Trusted Traveler program uses kiosks to get participating passengers out of the terminal faster, but it takes time and care to enroll

Dayton Airport garage to feature check-in kiosks

August 10, 2010

Kiosk trends may surprise, confound industry, report finds

There are plenty of growth opportunities but some of today's widespread self-service uses may have reached their peak