Locatify Case Studies Implementing IoT in Tourism: The Case of Thingvellir National Park's Automatic Tourist Guide App

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Implementing IoT in Tourism: The Case of Thingvellir National Park's Automatic Tourist Guide App

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Technology Category	Sensors - GPS
Applicable Industries	Retail
Use Cases	Retail Store Automation Smart Parking
Challenge	Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Iceland, faced the challenge of providing an easy-to-use guide app for tourists. The park, which is a popular attraction for hikers and history enthusiasts, needed a solution that would allow visitors to safely explore the park’s many hiking trails and learn about the culture and history of Iceland. The challenge was to create an app that was not only user-friendly but also comprehensive in its coverage of the park's trails, services, and historical points of interest. Read More
About Customer	Thingvellir National Park is an Icelandic UNESCO World Heritage site that epitomizes the history of Iceland and the Icelandic nation. It is a popular tourist attraction for hikers and history enthusiasts alike. The park is known for its many hiking trails and the rich culture and history it embodies. The park sought a solution that would allow visitors to explore these trails safely and learn about the park's history in an engaging and accessible manner. The park's management was keen on providing a comprehensive guide experience for visitors, which led them to seek a solution in the form of a mobile app. Read More
Solution	To address this challenge, Thingvellir National Park chose the Locatify Automatic Tourist Guide template. They added their own branding and created GPS-enabled hiking trails and lists of local services using the Locatify Content Management System (CMS). The app, which is available for free on both Android and iOS devices, uses the Automatic Tourist Guide template designed for multilingual audio guides, treasure hunt games, and local points of interest. The park also customized the app with their own branding assets such as the app icon, loading image, banner logo, and theme colors. The use of outdoor tour guides, games, and map markers in the app provides a complete guide experience for the park. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Sensors - GPS

Applicable Industries

Retail

Use Cases

Retail Store Automation

Smart Parking

Challenge

Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Iceland, faced the challenge of providing an easy-to-use guide app for tourists. The park, which is a popular attraction for hikers and history enthusiasts, needed a solution that would allow visitors to safely explore the park’s many hiking trails and learn about the culture and history of Iceland. The challenge was to create an app that was not only user-friendly but also comprehensive in its coverage of the park's trails, services, and historical points of interest.

About Customer

Thingvellir National Park is an Icelandic UNESCO World Heritage site that epitomizes the history of Iceland and the Icelandic nation. It is a popular tourist attraction for hikers and history enthusiasts alike. The park is known for its many hiking trails and the rich culture and history it embodies. The park sought a solution that would allow visitors to explore these trails safely and learn about the park's history in an engaging and accessible manner. The park's management was keen on providing a comprehensive guide experience for visitors, which led them to seek a solution in the form of a mobile app.

Solution

To address this challenge, Thingvellir National Park chose the Locatify Automatic Tourist Guide template. They added their own branding and created GPS-enabled hiking trails and lists of local services using the Locatify Content Management System (CMS). The app, which is available for free on both Android and iOS devices, uses the Automatic Tourist Guide template designed for multilingual audio guides, treasure hunt games, and local points of interest. The park also customized the app with their own branding assets such as the app icon, loading image, banner logo, and theme colors. The use of outdoor tour guides, games, and map markers in the app provides a complete guide experience for the park.

Impact #1	The implementation of the Locatify Automatic Tourist Guide app has significantly improved the visitor experience at Thingvellir National Park. The app, with its GPS-enabled hiking trails, multilingual audio guides, and treasure hunt games, has made exploring the park more engaging and informative for visitors. It has also made it easier for visitors to navigate the park's trails safely. The app's availability on both Android and iOS devices has ensured that it is accessible to a wide range of visitors. The park's branding on the app has also helped in enhancing its visibility and recognition among visitors.

Impact #1

The implementation of the Locatify Automatic Tourist Guide app has significantly improved the visitor experience at Thingvellir National Park. The app, with its GPS-enabled hiking trails, multilingual audio guides, and treasure hunt games, has made exploring the park more engaging and informative for visitors. It has also made it easier for visitors to navigate the park's trails safely. The app's availability on both Android and iOS devices has ensured that it is accessible to a wide range of visitors. The park's branding on the app has also helped in enhancing its visibility and recognition among visitors.

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Implementing IoT in Tourism: The Case of Thingvellir National Park's Automatic Tourist Guide App

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