The hospitality business is one of the more obvious places that wearable technology will make an impact; we've already heard about a bunch of Google Glass trials by airline gate personnel. The site Future Travel Experience has an interesting rundown of how various airlines are using iBeacons -- devices that can track the movement and activities of individuals -- to enhance … [Read more...]
Wearable Tech to Replace Cash at Lollapalooza Music Festival
The idea of using a wristband as an identity token in the hospitality industry is not quite new; Disney's using it quite effectively as MagicBands at Walt Disney World. Now, the folks putting on the Lollapalooza music festival this summer in Chicago are doing something similar: giving attendees wristbands that can be linked to credit cards. Wearers can tap the bands to vendors' … [Read more...]