Websults' first data-collection touchscreen kiosk used in 'Be the Dinosaur' exhibit

March 1, 2009

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Websults LLC, a Web strategy consultancy, now offers touchscreen kiosks to collect data from customers or as a marketing-support tool to…

Smartgate kiosks in Auckland speed entry for New Zealanders

February 23, 2009

Visabureau.com: The Auckland Airport has installed three "smartgate" kiosks, an early sign that Australian and New Zealand officials will ease travel rules…

Knoxville uses TouchKnow&Go kiosks to advise visitors of attractions, restaurants

February 22, 2009

Knoxnews.com: The Knoxville Tourism & Sports Corp. is using four TouchKnow&Go electronic kiosks that will give people information on restaurants…

Tyco Electronics unveils new Touchmonitor for self-service apps

February 22, 2009

PEMBROKE, Bermuda — Tyco Electronics' Elo TouchSystems, a provider of touchscreen technology, has announced the unveiling of the Elo TouchSystems 2240L…

NEXTEP adds self-order kiosks, digital menus to Boston, Philadelphia airports

February 19, 2009

TROY, Mich. — NEXTEP SYSTEMS has implemented self-order kiosks and digital menu boards for multiple eatery concepts at Boston's Logan International Airport, as…

Wisconsin cuts tourism jobs; may add kiosks

February 19, 2009

Lacrosse (Wisc.) Tribune: Gov. Jim Doyle said it's possible interactive kiosks could replace staff at the state's eight welcome centers. The staff positions…

Commentary: New York City touchscreen tourism kiosks get thumbs up

February 18, 2009

Condé Nast Traveler: NYC & Company, the official marketing and tourism organization for New York City, has redesigned its visitor information center…

Touch International expands travel touchscreen business, preps new iPhone-type app for kiosks

February 16, 2009

Austin (Texas) American Statesman: Touch International Inc., an Austin-based manufacturer of touchscreens, says it expects to expand its Texas headquarters in…

Merger opens door for concierge touchscreen hotel kiosks

February 15, 2009

Nashville Business Journal: Two Nashville-based tourism and technology companies are merging, combining their talents to create a host of products for the…

India plans to make unreserved railway tickets available via kiosks by 2010

February 12, 2009

The Times of India: By 2010, all train passengers would have instant access to unreserved tickets from even the most remote corners of the country. What is…

NCR appoints U.K. managing director to focus on entry into new verticals

February 11, 2009

DAYTON, Ohio — NCR Corp. has announced the appointment of Elton Birden as the new managing director of the U.K., Ireland and Nordics for NCR, according to a…

Virgin America's stylish check-in kiosks make one air traveler feel too at home

February 10, 2009

The Boston Globe: Virgin America is spending nearly half a million dollars to make its new home at Logan International Airport more comfortable for air…

Tulare County officials show how kiosks can be used for tourism

February 9, 2009

Visalia (Calif.) Times Delta: Tulare County tourism officials will unveil a demonstration of their visitor information kiosk at the World Ag Expo in Tulare…

RFID tags could speed luggage check-in

February 8, 2009

RFID Journal: United Airlines is working with the Transportation Security Agency and Star Alliance, a global association comprising 21 airlines, to test an…

Ideum MT2 multi-touch table for museums takes on Microsoft Surface

February 4, 2009

For a video demonstration of the MT2 Table, click here   CORRALES, New Mexico — Ideum, an exhibit and media design firm, has announced the release of what it…

Virtual I Technologies kiosk provides live customer-service talkback

February 1, 2009

SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. — A kiosk line manufactured by Virtual I Technologies could help cash-strapped businesses curb labor costs during the current economic…

NEXTEP opens Vegas office to serve casino kiosk customers

January 22, 2009

LAS VEGAS — NEXTEP SYSTEMS, which provides touchscreen kiosks, digital signage and in-room ordering to hotels, casinos and resorts in Las Vegas, has opened an…

NYC adds marriage application kiosks to draw tourists

January 21, 2009

Economictimes.indiatimes.com: New York City's new Marriage Bureau in Lower Manhattan features 14 computer kiosks for online application processing and an…

Mobile boarding passes herald cell-phone self-service for travel

As more airports use paperless ticketing and mobile check-in, the technology spreads to other travel-related industries.  

Touchsystems 40-inch screen designed for high-use interaction

January 19, 2009

HUTTO, Texas — TouchSystems Corp., an innovator of touch-enabled products, has announced the new P4050D 40-inch, large-format interactive touch LCD monitor for…