Technology in Tourism: Handheld Guide Systems and Museum Technologies
Eva Hornecker, Phil Bartie · 2006
This report examines current trends in the use of technology within tourism and provides an overview of current technologies and the variety of use scenarios these engender. The first section outlines a number of key innovations within museum technology. A specific focus is laid on mobile digital travel guides. Section two focuses on location based services used world-wide and describes technologies for location detection as well as types of devices commonly used. Overall, issues are highlighted that should be taken into consideration before embarking on a specific system type and during design and implementation to assure success in terms of user experience, acceptance, troughput, and market value.