By March 2016, over half of the 10,500 hotels rooms in Zurich will have tablets for guests to use to order services in the hotel and learn about the destination outside the hotel. The rest of the rooms should be outfitted by the end of the next year. The rise of the 'smart city' mega-trend hinges on widespread digital connectivity. By developing platforms for more people and more things to communicate with each other - the basic foundation of a smart urban ecosystem - municipal and corporate leaders worldwide are developing new business opportunities in every sector, including tourism. With other destinations such as Amsterdam, Berlin, Barcelona, Vienna, Singapore, Sydney and many more now positioning themselves as smart cities, the business value of that is becoming more apparent to attract both leisure and business markets. Find out more.
Via Tourism Australia