October 25, 2005
'Wireless tours' to boost tourism
Visitors to Edinburgh will be given "wireless tours" of the city on their mobile phones and hand-held computers, under plans announced by tourism leaders, reports the Scotsman.
"The service, which could be in place as early as next summer, would help tourists pre-plan their visits and also provide regular messages updating them about events taking place in the capital.
Those behind the idea said the technology could provide a revolutionary means of communicating with visitors to the city, and also a unique advertising opportunity for tourism providers of all sizes".
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