Smart Technologies in Tourism

June 6, 2016

Smart technologies reach into almost all aspects of life nowadays, although they are often not yet noticed by users and taken as a given in a lot of cases. This research project is concentrated on the iBeacon technology which is still rather new to the industry and there is consequently also not much existing research yet about the connection between these products and the degree to which they actually enhance the customer experience.

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Kuoni Tumlare

At Kuoni Tumlare, we create truly inspiring travel experiences that go beyond expectations. We curate and deliver group travel, and meetings, incentives, congresses and events (MICE).Kuoni Tumlare Group Travel Delivering bespoke packaged tours for leisure and incentive groups, we partner with retail and wholesale travel agents worldwide to create itineraries, reserve product inventory and provide ground support. Our teams work behind the scenes to manage every part of a tour, from hotel and restaurant bookings to sightseeing and guides. We excel in giving group travelers from over 50 countries the chance to experience European and worldwide destinations.

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At Kuoni Tumlare, we create truly inspiring travel experiences that go beyond expectations. We curate and deliver group travel, and meetings, incentives, congresses and events (MICE).Kuoni Tumlare Group Travel Delivering bespoke packaged tours for leisure and incentive groups, we partner with retail and wholesale travel agents worldwide to create itineraries, reserve product inventory and provide ground support. Our teams work behind the scenes to manage every part of a tour, from hotel and restaurant bookings to sightseeing and guides. We excel in giving group travelers from over 50 countries the chance to experience European and worldwide destinations.

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