Tag: qr code travel

QR codes make e-ticketing easier on Ukrainian Intercity+ trains

Julie Campbell
London mobile commerce train

Ukrzaliznytsia has announced the introduction of new mobile friendly electronic ticketing. As of February 5, 2013, passengers on the Ukrzaliznytsia Intercity+ trains can now use QR codes on e-tickets to help to make their traveling experience much more convenient through the use of their smartphones. This mobile barcode news was first reported to the media by the Donetsk railways press service. According to this media release, passengers can now book their tickets online using their bank cards, and then print the digital copy of the ticket out on a piece…

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QR codes used by Google Now for airport check ins

Jennifer Goula
Google mobile ads

The service has taken on Passbook with additional features such as camera search. Google has announced that it will be moving ahead to develop its Google Now predictive search assistant service by adding additional useful tools which will include the use of QR codes. The previous development of the service looks as though it could have been loosely based on Apple. However, the most recent Google Search app update, which has just recently been issued, allows the application to monitor the inbox of the mobile device user’s email in order…

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New technology tools for the traveler on the go!

Jorge Gonzalez

MattsonMaps, a developer of online applications aimed at destination marketing organizations, has announced that they latest program has entered the beta phase of testing. The program, called TravelTools, helps companies manage their online content, such as maps, calendar and newsletters. The company hopes to appeal to the growing mobile marketing crowd by making use of QR codes to go along with their program. “A majority of travelers use smart phones and mobile devices,” says company president Mark Mattson. “They’re using them to gather information and make decision,” he adds. Smart…

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