A location-based mobile tourist guide

Authors: Curran, Kevin; Smith, Keith

Source: Tourism and Hospitality Research, Volume 6, Number 2, February 2006 , pp. 180-187(8)

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan

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Abstract:

Global positioning systems have enabled the accurate measurement of very large distance and in conjunction with ubiquitous Wi-Fi hotspots have enabled the widespread adoption of location-based tourism application which utilise online mapping services to provide users with accurate directions. This paper documents an `E-Local Advisor' application which provides street maps, directions and location of local services. The application works by receiving signals from the GPS service which interact with online mapping services that are accessed through outdoor Wi-Fi hotspots. Tourists can locate places of interest, find out where they are and query the system for exact directions from one location to another.

Keywords: location-based tourist navigation; location-based services; mobile multimedia; tourist navigation devices

Document Type: Regular paper

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