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With
the widespread usage of mobile phones, smart-phones and portable pads, there are
also options for new and innovative usage of GSM-based services for generation/provision
of tourist-supported information services such as special purpose route-maps with
highlighted locally available architecture features and/or for providing ‘guided
journeys’ through different archeological sites. Such route-maps can also
be reinforced with site information, or even presented as an equivalent to the Easter-hunt
game for tourists. Some example of software solutions for production of route-maps
and ‘treasure hunts’ are
www.waymarking.com, www.tourality.com,
www.walkexplorer.com
and www.seekbits.com/scavenger-hunts/make-a-free-scavenger-hunt/.
Read about the practical application of ‘treasure hunts’ in this article:
www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/01/110131092330.htm.
A newly emerging approach in attracting people to visit particular ‘spots’ is the GeoCatching game where someone hides something (e.g., the tour operator) for others (the tourists) to find those items by using their GSM-enabled mobile phones. More information about setting up and introducing GeoCatching is available from www.geocaching.com. Information about preparing mobile devices for GeoCatching is provided at www.geocachenavigator.com.
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1.3.1. Mobile Guides Using Mobile Phones, Pads and Smartphones | 1.3.3. Some Innovative Service Solutions for Android and iPhone 3GS Users |
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