Fota Island Resort release new iPhone® and iPod touch® app
– free to download!
Fota Island Resort, long a leader providing excellent service and facilities at its five star resort in Cork, is now Ireland’s first independent hotel to launch an iPhone and iPod touch app.
(Cork, Ireland) February 2nd , 2010 - - Leading the charge in the intelligent application of mobile and social media to the Irish hospitality industry, Fota Island Resort’s new app is designed to provide an interactive guide of must-see attractions, amenities, restaurants, bars and more in the local area, as well as allowing users access to Fota Island Resort guest relations information anytime, anywhere, and being the first to receive special Fota Island Resort promotions direct to their iPhone/iPod touch. It’s like having a 24/7 hotel concierge in your pocket!
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And of course all this information is also available on the newest addition to the Apple family, the iPad tablet computer, which was launched last week. The revolutionary iPad tablet will run almost 140,000 apps designed for the iPhone and iPod touch, so the Fota Island Resort app can also be used on this amazing device. |
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Users of the new app can view detailed information on points of interest using touchable pins on a map of the surroundings, making the most out of their trip to the area with this instant, interactive and regularly updated pocket guide. In addition, users can explore the renowned Fota Island Resort and its surroundings with a gallery of photos.
iPhone applications run on both the iPhone and iPod touch as well as the new iPad tablet, which have a combined user base of over 50 million worldwide so this app will capitalise on that growing user base, both domestically and internationally.
General Manager at Fota Island Hotel & Spa, John O’Flynn, is thrilled to announce these latest technological advancements,
“At Fota Island Resort we’ve always tried to stay ahead of the pack and we’re delighted to offer the iPhone and iPod touch app to make the resort even more convenient for both our loyal customers and those looking to visit for the first time. As Apple is currently based in Cork, it’s quite fitting that Ireland’s first independent hotel to launch this application is a Cork hotel.”
The new iPhone app is powered by DeCare Systems Ireland, a Cork based enterprise software development company that provides unique, customer-specific, end-to-end eBusiness solutions.
“As the adoption of mobile and social media applications in this sector continues to increase, our solution gives independent hotels and smaller chains an opportunity to compete with large hotel chains in this space”, said John Murphy, General Manager of DeCare Systems Ireland. “Using DSI’s mobile platform, the Fota Island Resort iPhone app leverages iPhone-specific features to offer a rich, interactive user experience for their guests.”
This mobile channel complements Fota Island Resort's existing channels, offering another touch point for guests and prospective visitors, along with Fota Island Resort’s Twitter, Facebook and blog resources. Posting regular updates from the Spa, Golf Academy and Fota Island’s chefs, these social media resources will keep you up to date on exercise and treatments, golf practice and all you need to know on local and seasonal food. Log onto: www.fotaisland.ie
The Fota Island Resort iPhone, iTouch and iPad app is available to download FREE from the App Store at http://itunes.apple.com/ie/app/fota-island-resort/id345663237?mt=8
For further information on DSI’s iPhone applications, please contact:
Nessa Malone, DeCare Systems Ireland
T:021 4925 110
E: nmalone@decaresystems.ie
For media enquiries, please contact:
Róisín Murphy, Host PR
T: 01 8558500 (Dublin Office)
T: 04890 291404 (Belfast office - when calling from R.o.I)
T: 02890 291404 (Belfast office - when calling from N.I.)
M: 087 0559318 / 07900 585486
E: roisin@hostpr.ie
Editor’s note:
Apple, the Apple logo, iPod, iPod touch, and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
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