Browsing Archive: April, 2011
Our TriggerPOINT wireless GPS Tour System just got even better. Smaller. Faster. Better Entertainment. 
Smaller, Lighter Portable GPS Tour Systems
Once you pick up TriggerPOINT, you'll immediately see how easy it is to move our system from bus to bus. It's 40% lighter and half the size. This makes is easy to move around as operational demands dictate.
Superfast Intelligent GPS Triggering
Instantaneousness playback on intelligent GPS triggering. TriggerPOINT triggers each point of interest on yo... Continue reading ...
AudioConexus is providing a new media form for the delivery and promotion of information through a new patented low cost digital audio device. The InHand guide smart audio player allows the secure storage of audio in any language or topic and includes stereo earphones, a map and/ or information guide, all in a custom and private labelled gift box. Battery operated; this low cost audio guide is reusable. Best of all, it provides visual audio branding for a multitude of applications tailored ... Continue reading ...
UNITED KINGDOM Travel Trade Barometer: Trade Curtailed Expectations for Growth in the First Quarter 2011 - United Kingdom tour operators reported in the U.S. Department of Commerce sponsored United Kingdom Travel Trade Barometer (as of January 21 - February 25, 2011) that bookings from the United Kingdom to the United States for the first half of 2011 would be about the same as last year.
- In the October 2010 survey session, the majority of trade (67%) projected bookings to be higher for the firs...
Posted by AudioConexus on Thursday, April 21, 2011,
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 ABQ Trolley Co., Albuquerque's premier city sightseeing tour company, offering a completely-custom, uniquely-Albuquerque, open-air trolley is Albuquerque, New Mexico’s only guided city tour company. Established to provide visitors with an introduction to the must-see sites around Albuquerque, ABQ Trolley Co. announced today that it’s introducing Q-VIEW, a multimedia tour experience delivered through a GPS audio/video system by AudioConexus on its City Tour.
ABQ Trolley Co., utilizing sat... Continue reading ...
The U.S. Department of Commerce today announced that 4.2 million international visitors traveled to the United States in January 2011, a three percent increase over January 2010. January 2011 registered the 16th straight month of increases in total U.S. visits.
International visitors spent $11.7 billion in January 2011, 10 percent more than in January 2010. January 2011 marks the 13th consecutive month of growth in U.S. travel and tourism-related exports.
Highlights
Overseas Resident Visitati... Continue reading ...
In an article by Richard McLauchlan published by Gulf News on March 28, 2007, tourism experiences were compared to the entertainment business:
Experiences have always been at the heart of the entertainment business, says McLauchlan, "...but since the 1990s the concept of selling an entertaining experience has moved well beyond amusement parks. Indeed, words like 'experiential', 'learning', and 'enrichment' are appearing with increasing frequency in the travel media as new destinations and faci... Continue reading ...
Posted by AudioConexus on Monday, April 18, 2011,
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 Aloha Bus, operated by Polynesian Adventure Tours is now operating a fleet of American-made buses, uniquely-designed with seating on the top deck only to offer all of its passengers a grand view of the sites of Honolulu.
Now you can experience Hawaii’s Newest Adventure, the AlohaBus! These Open Top Double Decker Buses will transport you through Waikiki, Honolulu and Pearl Harbor providing over 1,500 different shopping, dining, historical, activity and photo opportunities. See things from an... Continue reading ...
Posted by AudioConexus on Thursday, April 14, 2011,
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The U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of Travel and Tourism Industries (OTTI) and the U.S. Commercial Service Travel & Tourism Team will present the next in their series of informational webinars on April 20th at 8:30pm Eastern (5:30pm Pacific, 2:30pm Hawaii). This 90-minute webinar will feature snapshot presentations from the U.S. Commercial Service in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines, as well as a regional overview from the Office of Travel & Tourism Industries. ... Continue reading ...
Posted by AudioConexus on Monday, April 11, 2011,
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AudioConexus welcomes Brad Alguire to our team! As Manager, Installations and Technical Support, Brad's second week began with an on-site installation of seven open top double decker buses. He did a tremendous job and his enthusiasm rubbed off on all of us. Thanks Brad!
Brad's making CAT-5e cables with connectors.
 Brad's putting the finishing touches on a cable raceway.  And after two weeks on buses - Brad absolutely deserved a night out with the team. Yes, it's true - we create fun (but we... Continue reading ...
Posted by AudioConexus on Friday, April 8, 2011,
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Starting this month, a distinctive and fun new attraction will be seen and enjoyed in Waikiki with the introduction of seven open-top, red double-decker sightseeing buses.
Dubbed the Aloha Bus, the brightly colored, island-themed double-deckers will offer scheduled roundtrip sightseeing tours from the Duke Kahanamoku statue at Waikiki Beach to the King Kalakaua statue and Chinatown in scenic downtown Honolulu, with added stops for dining, shopping and transfers to historic Pearl Harbor.
"The d... Continue reading ...
Posted by AudioConexus on Wednesday, April 6, 2011,
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The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) launched its first consumer campaign in Brazil, focused on building awareness on Canadian experiences to potential travellers in São Paulo and Rio.
Working with Brazilian tour operators such as Canadá Turismo, New Age, New IT, Nascimento Turismo and Designer Tours and other industry partners, the print based and social media campaigns are meant to showcase Canada as a key international destination for Brazilian travellers.
To learn more please visit Canad... Continue reading ...
Posted by AudioConexus on Monday, April 4, 2011,
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Capital Cruises announced today a new initiative which embraces multilingualism and cultural diversity in Canada’s Capital by being the first tourism operator in Canada to provide an immersive Korean audio tour experience on its vessel, the Empress of Ottawa; set to launch this Spring.
Celebrating Ottawa’s vibrant cultural diversity, its history and its heritage, Capital Cruises is providing domestic and international Korean visitors with a rich and compelling history of the Nation’s Ca... Continue reading ...
The U.S. Department of Commerce today released its 2010 reports on International Visitation to the United States and Fast Facts for the U.S. travel and tourism industry, which are now both available on the Office of Travel and Tourism Industries website.
The report on 2010 International Visitation to the United States includes a brief analysis, 15 separate tables, charts and graphs outlining international visitor volume data for the following: - Total International Arrivals
- Top Overseas Regions
- T...
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