QR Codes

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COOK ISLANDS TOURISM CORPORATION

Scan and Go! QR codes are just that, a rapid way for people to click and react.

QR codes can help reduce the need for tickets, brochures, flyers, and more, saving money and trees. They can be used on ads, reducing the amount of space used for advertising, and can also be linked to videos, showcasing your company's tours.

Also, consider the benefit of QR codes when trying to communicate. For example, if you have a French tourist participating in your turtle tour, they can be taken directly to your website with a QR code. Most smartphones are capable of translating the site into the customer’s native language, making it easier to share important information without language barriers.

Another benefit of QR codes is that they're easily customizable. When using dynamic codes, there's a short redirection URL encoded within, and by scanning it, the consumer is taken to a chosen landing page. Static codes don't have this ability because their information is encoded in the QR itself. When using a dynamic code, the code creator can change the destination address and functionality at any time, without having to reprint the code.

QR codes can be either dynamic or static. Just remember, static QR codes do not allow for any changes to the linked information, while dynamic codes offer the ability to alter the linked information at any time.

Here are eight QR code ideas you can use in the tourism and travel industry.

  1. Menu QR codes. Menu QR codes are an important way to speed up ordering at restaurants. They make it easier for customers to find the food they're looking for and make transactions faster.
     
  2. Hotel check-ins. The check-in process at hotels can be one of the most stressful parts of a traveler's itinerary. Waiting in line to check in can take away time that could be spent relaxing, so many hotels are now incorporating online check-ins. But because typing the check-in URL can be a burden, many hotels are using QR codes to make the process easier.
     
  3. Image QR code landmark. With social media helping to promote a tourist destination and attraction, the use of images from that place is great for grabbing someone’s attention. So, tourism hosts attach an image QR code to a landmark information stand, where people can scan it to view more photos of the tourist spot. This way, they can drive more tourist traffic with the help of QR code technology. Imagine you book a shipwreck tour and you missed some of the information being said. With an information stand with a QR code, you could scan and have all the information at your fingertips!

Beginning your QR code journey is easily within reach. Get visitors engaged today by creating your first QR code with one of these free QR code generators