Spatial computing is a term that has gained a higher profile since Apple introduced its Vision Pro augmented reality headset with the phrase “Welcome to the era of spatial computing”. But what is spatial computing? and is it limited to the world of augmented reality, or does it have a wider role in themed...
Modern, tech-savvy travelers expect airports to provide a seamless, consistent welcoming experience from arrival to boarding and terminal departure. Experiential technology in airport terminals has...
As transportation operators invest in new or upgraded facilities to enhance passenger experience, they are also seeking new ways to increase revenue and achieve an improved return on their...
'Passenger experience' is the new mantra for airport industry executives and 'passengers-first' is the must-have phrase in customer communications. But what's the reality? Are airport operators...
In today's airport landscape the significance of enhancing passenger experience cannot be overstated. Not only does it play a crucial role in boosting revenue but it also holds immense potential for...
When Gartner cites the metaverse as one of its top strategic technology trends for 2023, the technology has to be taken seriously. Indeed, according to forecasters, it looks like big business for...
Urban spaces have traditionally been divided along specific lines – residential areas, business districts, retail centers or recreational areas. But now those lines are blurring as employment...
Casinos have been at the epicenter of experience for decades. Walking into one, visitors will encounter so many stimuli—lights, sound, smells and more. While their appeal is certainly the gaming and...
Travel and tourism took major hits during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, it’s roaring back to life with guests ready to experience all that hospitality has to offer. Meet travelers where they...
The modern hospitality environment has evolved significantly in the past few years. It was already moving in a new direction with the growing experience economy. Then a pandemic hit, crippling the...
Almost every commercial space you encounter has elements of the physical and digital worlds. The merging of these can create exciting and engaging experiences, and the casino and gaming industry has...
Step into an almost any modern hotel, and you’ll see digital signage somewhere. It’s become a standard audiovisual (AV) component that can do many things — inform, entertain, help, direct and...
In the fast-changing world of technology used in hospitality venues, it’s all about the experience. Technology must be the facilitator of storytelling to deliver to guests something that immerses the...
Storytelling is part of the human experience, originating thousands of years ago. There’s a reason everyone keeps telling stories—they considerably impact how people interpret an experience, brand or...
Interactive displays are all about enhancing the experience. As a result, the applications for this technology are diverse. That breadth of options is sometimes not in the purview of designers,...
The concept of city living and the general appeal of a metro’s downtown continues to evolve. Significant disruptions in how people live, work, and play are the consequence of the pandemic. However,...
When you think about eco-friendly architectural design, you likely think about green building initiatives. Many components go into this construct—material sustainability, efficient use of resources...
As the world enters year three of the COVID-19 pandemic, how people work continues to evolve. As such, designing and building workplaces looks much different, with a greater emphasis on safety and...
The development and design of theme parks can be complex, requiring long-term considerations and extensive master planning. What was the standard is now rapidly evolving, considering such uncertainty...
There’s a lot to be said for pure innovation. When awe-inspiring augmented reality, interactive and display technology, powerful audio solutions and artificial intelligence are unleashed upon...
The ecosystem of experiential design, digital experience design and audiovisual experiences in general has grown exponentially over the last several years, with technological innovations and...
Even as the pandemic raged on and guests couldn’t make their way to location-based entertainment venues and themed entertainment experiences, technology was advancing. In fact, it’s possible the pace...
Back in 2019 we dedicated a lot of time in discussing the 5 trends key trends driving the audiovisual industry. When you look back those advances are still as relevant then as they are now and the...
Widespread COVID-19 vaccination might be on the horizon, but “normal” life is still months away – and many precautions borne of this global crisis will likely persist for years to come, if not...
The pace of technological innovation is staggering. Themed entertainment and theme parks are primed to take advantage of these advances, with extended reality solutions, projection, advanced audio...
As the global reopening marches on in the wake of the COVID-19, the themed entertainment industry is primed to leverage the power of technology to return to pre-pandemic levels of growth and visitor...
Engaging experiences aren’t just for traditional leisure spaces where consumers live and play. More and more, corporations are adding briefing centers, which are themed, immersive spaces where...
There’s been much said about how offices might look as the world’s reopening and efforts to achieve a “new normal” march forward, and it’s a certainty that technology will play a critical role in...
Electrosonic is no stranger to recognition for spectacular museum projects. In fact, in 2019, the Sheikh Abdullah Al Salem Cultural Centre took home the Best Museum Project of the Year award from the...
There’s no other way to say it – the $3.4 billion MGM COTAI resort in Macau, China is likely the most awe-inspiring and innovative integrated experience the world has ever known. It features the...
It’s not enough to simply throw technology and audiovisual solutions at your operation and expect efficiency to result. Effective managed services promote uptime, help teams collaborate more...
Hospitality environments have completely changed as a result of the growing experience economy – and for good reason. Over the past few decades, hospitality environments have heavily shifted from...
Stepping into a casino is no longer about heading straight for the craps table – the entire experience has evolved alongside the technology and experience-centric modern landscape. Today’s casino...
The thirst for experiences that seems to be driving everything in the current market goes well beyond the hospitality, retail and amusement-based environments. And for good reason. After all, as a...
As audiovisual technology marches forward, some of the world’s most iconic and historic places are being swept into the current. There’s a common desire to maintain these powerful spaces, but also to...
As a continuation of this modern spaces series, we are taking a look at how the new year of transformation has helped the museum space evolve.
Fictional or factual, the world of espionage has a way of captivating people. In part, the intrigue has to do with the mystique of carrying on the façade of being someone else. However, the hidden...
It’s not every day that you can be involved in delivering the world’s largest anything. That is part of what makes the Sheikh Abdullah Al Salem Cultural Centre so unique and intriguing. Designed and...
There are a lot of lessons to learn from the past. However, keeping people actively engaged can be challenging. As many museums have learned, the proper (and creative) use of audiovisual (AV)...
The experience economy is here. And, when properly utilized audiovisual (AV) technology can play an instrumental role in transforming the customer experience. When people experience something...
We are in the beginning stages of a true revolution – the extended reality revolution. Although some components have been around for a handful of years, the current level of maturity, understanding...
With all of the exciting audiovisual (AV) technology on display at InfoComm 2019, the potential to creatively address new applications is exhilarating. Each year top vendors and a few up-and-coming...
Destination locations are often known for providing excitement and hitting the extremes. Think about destinations like Las Vegas, Dubai, Atlantic City or Macau. The opportunities to have fun are...
Airport terminals can be busy and heavily congested environments, especially during peak travel times. However, even though terminals are often filled with people rapidly moving from point A to point...
Expectations are high when visiting theme parks. So much so that guests demand an immersive experience when making the investment to take the family on a truly magical vacation.
Museums are a key part of our culture. Since Electrosonic’s inception, over 55 years ago, we have worked with a wide array of museums. Whether it’s a local museum aiming to improve the visitor...
Looking for interesting ways to improve your museum’s ability to attract and engage patrons? Interested in learning (and seeing) how your peers are running their operations? If so, the 2019 AAM...
The digital economy has arrived. As a result, technology is no longer simply nice to have – its an expectation. However, how specifically organizations utilize technology can differ considerably.
Simply put, it’s a monumental mistake to overlook the power of the millennial generation. A recent Brookings Institute Study shows that at over 75 million strong, the millennials are America’s...
The National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri, tells the story of The Great War and related global events from 1914 through the 1918 Armistice and 1919 Paris Peace Conference....
For the past 55 years, Electrosonic has operated behind the scenes, with a proven record of helping our clients realize truly immersive experiences. Electrosonic creates innovative experiences by...
When most people hear the words control room, it instantly incites a vision of a space filled with gages, levers, flashing lights and a lot of tension. This is because control rooms often play a...
The Association of Briefing Program Managers (ABPM) Spring Conference taking place from April 15-17 in Washington D.C. is almost here. And, we are excited about the wide array of breakout sessions....
There is great value in differentiation. When first engaging with prospective customers and partners, they understandably want to know what makes your organization and its offering truly different...
Depending on how one looks at it, it is both the best of times and the worst of times for museums. That’s the interesting message from a recent article in the Observer.
A different kind of museum opened this past August to rave reviews and record crowds. The National Comedy Center in Jamestown, New York uses the latest in immersive technology to make each individual...
The Museum of the Bible opened late last year in Washington, D.C., just blocks from the National Mall and Congress. The museum has been a smash hit with the public, attracting approximately 565,000...
