Travels into the future

Article Abstract:

Multimedia technology has changed the way the tourism industry communicates holiday and travel information to customers. Multimedia kiosks using video, sound and graphics technology have invaded the industry, showing video footages of destinations, hotels and location maps. These kiosks are not only used to promote certain tourist destinations, but also to access electronic versions of travel brochures and for bookings. Technology, however, will never fully replace face-to-face meetings or telephone reservations that travel agents and other traditional channels offer.

Analysis, Innovations, Travel industry, Technological innovations, Multimedia technology, Multimedia systems

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The sailor's "precious" metals

Article Abstract:

Different families of alloys each have their best uses as boat-building materials. Metals offer optimum qualities such as corrosion resistance, yield and tensile strength, ductility and hardness, after undergoing processes that mold them to best suit each application.

Metals, Metals (Materials), Alloys

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From tunnel to volcano

Article Abstract:

The latest nightclub design by Ron McCulloch at the Volcano, his most recent club uses oil barrels as tables and the lighting gives the impression of lava flow. The design was achieved on a budget of 100,000 pounds sterling.

Design and construction, Nightclubs

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