Sealink Travel Group has introduced a new audio commentary system driven by Global Positioning (GPS) technology for customers on the company's platinum coach tours of Kangaroo Island. The concept uses GPS technology to spontaneously trigger commentary at strategic points along the touring route.
The commentary is available in a number of languages and is delivered through individual passenger access, using seat-mounted touch pads and headsets.
SeaLink’s chief executive, Jeff Ellison, said it was the first multi-language GPS operated technology of its type to be used in Australia.
“The system overcomes the problems of communicating with people from several different countries at the same time and enables the drivers to concentrate on their jobs,” he said.
“By being linked to GPS technology, the commentary is automatically delivered at the most appropriate time to enhance the experience for tourists.
“At this stage, commentary is only available in French, German, Italian and English, but provision is being made to include other languages in the future.”
Sealink Travel Group has introduced a new audio commentary system driven by Global Positioning (GPS) technology for customers on the company's platinum coach tours of Kangaroo Island. The concept uses GPS technology to spontaneously trigger commentary at strategic points along the touring route.
The commentary is available in a number of languages and is delivered through individual passenger access, using seat-mounted touch pads and headsets.
SeaLink’s chief executive, Jeff Ellison, said it was the first multi-language GPS operated technology of its type to be used in Australia.
“The system overcomes the problems of communicating with people from several different countries at the same time and enables the drivers to concentrate on their jobs,” he said.
“By being linked to GPS technology, the commentary is automatically delivered at the most appropriate time to enhance the experience for tourists.
“At this stage, commentary is only available in French, German, Italian and English, but provision is being made to include other languages in the future.”
