Tourism in DK District Will Soon Have QR Code Technology: Great Initiative to Promote Tourists Places

The Dakshina Kannada tourism department will soon launch QR code technology to provide details of all tourist places in the district. The work on the ‘Welcome to Dakshina Kannada’QR code is ready, and is expected to be launched within soon. The tourism department is already in touch with the DK Taximen’s and Maxicab Association for the distribution of QR code stickers, that will be put up in every vehicle, for the convenience of tourists.

QR code stickers are efficient to use, and cost-effective as it allows the travel industry to lessen touchpoints in providing services to tourists and stakeholders. This technology will help tourists to get better details and more access to places around the district. Once the tourist scans the QR code, details, including the tourism map of the district, information on each destination like temples, beaches, hill stations, waterfalls, connectivity details, culture, cuisine, flora & fauna and trekking locations will be available. The user can even view a teaser highlighting the significance of the district.