Browsing Archive: August, 2011

Using QR Codes in Tourism - What Are They and Who Is Using Them

Posted by AudioConexus on Tuesday, August 30, 2011, In : Tourism Marketing 
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There's been a lot of talk about QR codes recently, what they are and how to use them?

The QR code above takes visitors to our slideshare presentation: Serving the World: Removing Language and Cultural Barriers in Tourism

But what are QR codes? 

The Wikipedia definition of a QR code is:

A QR code (abbreviated from Quick Response code) is a type of matrix barcode (or two-dimensional code) designed to be read by smartphones. The code consists of black modules arranged in a square pattern on a white...

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Adding Music Between Tour Commentaries on Your GPS Multilingual Commentary System

Posted by Brad Alguire on Thursday, August 25, 2011, In : Products Knowledge Base 
This week we’ve decided to review one of our most highly requested GPS based commentary system features. We frequently receive compliments from our Clients who are now enjoying their recently installed Multilingual Commentary Systems: “The System is doing a fantastic job helping fill our tour buses (or Boats) – Thank You!”  Often the question that accompanies those greatly appreciated compliments is: 
 
“Now that we are more familiar with the system; we would like to have music playin...

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Tour Guide Systems Offer a Variety of Applications from Factory Tours to Tour Guide Interpretation

Posted by Brad Alguire on Wednesday, August 17, 2011, In : Industry News 


This week we’re looking at our highly versatile tour guide system – which also acts as a body-worn multilingual live commentary system for guides. The ieXplore tour guide system is being used in a multitude of venues. Guided walking tours, conferences, conventions, industrial and factory tours, employee training, as well as bus, boat, and train tours, have all played host to ieXplore.

The transmitter will ensure your driver’s, interpreter’s or tour guide’s voice will be clearly heard...

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Removing Language and Cultural Barriers in Tourism (and Sightseeing)

Posted by AudioConexus on Monday, August 15, 2011, In : Industry News 
Earlier this year, we had the opportunity to present at Maritrends where we were asked to speak about how we're solving the problems associated with language and cultural barriers in sightseeing and tourism. 

Here is our updated presentation below. Enjoy!

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Shearwater River Cruises Enhances Passenger Experiences With Fun and Entertaining GPS Guided Tours

Posted by AudioConexus on Friday, August 12, 2011, In : Industry News 
Shearwater River Cruises in Saskatoon provides passengers with fun and entertaining experiences on its sightseeing cruises in the breathtaking South Saskatchewan River valley.

A family owned business, Shearwater River Cruises roots began in 1989 when Peter and Valerie Kingsmill started offering boat tours for bird watchers at Redberry Lake. Since that time, the tourism business has evolved into a sightseeing company for people of all ages - offering daily scheduled tours, dinner cruises and sp...
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Multilingual Markets: China's Projected Bookings to the United States

Posted by AudioConexus on Monday, August 8, 2011, In : Tourism Statistics 
CHINA Travel Trade Barometer: Bookings Projected to Remain Strong through the Fourth Quarter of 2011
  • According to the U.S. Department of Commerce sponsored China Travel Trade Barometer, a majority of the tour operators surveyed (as of June 16 - July 1, 2011) reported higher bookings in the second quarter 2011, increasing 16 to 20 percent, on average, compared to second quarter 2010. No one in the travel trade reported declining bookings. 
  • Nearly all trade (92%) projected third quarter 2011 book...

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Reviewing Low Cost Hand-held Multilingual Audio Guides

Posted by Brad Alguire on Thursday, August 4, 2011, In : Industry News 

 
This week we’re looking at a cost effective hand-held multilingual audio guide system.

Capable of storing 32 languages, and 950 audio files per language, the audio guide provides small to mid-sized museums, historic sites and attractions and alternative to more expensive audio guides on the market. Built-in secure digital memory cards yield 16 hours of playing time in high quality MP3 Stereo, or 32 hours in mono. Fully compatible with T-Switch, and induction loop hearing-aid technologies, w...

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