Go Explore Bermuda Voted Best Local Mobile Application in 2011 despite facing stiff competition

The Judges Have Spoken…Go Explore Bermuda is the Best

Go Explore Bermuda Voted Best Local Mobile Application in 2011 despite facing stiff competition

CONTACT: Michael Brangman, Sales & Development Manager for the Ultra Concepts Group    1.441.293.2455   info@goexplorebermuda.com

BERMUDA: Everyone loves a great David and Goliath story and none get any better than this. Go Explore Bermuda, a local company under The Ultra Concepts Group of Companies (UCG) was awarded the Technology Innovation Award for the Best Local Mobile Application at the annual Tech Awards ceremony held at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute on the evening of Thursday 13^th October 2011. Despite facing stiff competition from the Bermuda Department of Tourism and other applications, the esteemed panel of judges voted Go Explore Bermuda the winner of the coveted award.

‘Go Explore Bermuda’ a  free app, is a location based multimedia electronic tour guide system compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and android operating smartphones and tablet devices. Go Explore Bermuda is officially the best way to locate all the exciting attractions, restaurants, hotels, and beaches around the island.  You can even access local events, discounts and general information such as bus and ferry schedules.  Additionally, users can explore and learn about Bermuda with video, audio, photos, and GPS navigation. Easy-to-follow directions guide users to their destination in the shortest possible time enhancing the Bermuda experience. Soft launched on May 13, 2011, to date the application has been used over 11,500 times to access tours, attractions, and information about Bermudian businesses.

Advertising opportunities are available with Go Explore Bermuda. Visit our website www.GoExploreBermuda.com.      

Download Go Explore Bermuda from the iTunes App Store:

 http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/go-explore-bermuda/id436137358?mt=8

Download Go Explore Bermuda from the Android App Store: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.barz.tourguide.gebermuda

About Ultra Concepts Group:

Ultra Concepts Group is Bermuda’s leading business support for small to medium sized organizations. Our services are dedicated to the growth and sustainable development of these businesses. Services include all aspects of business development such as auditing and accounting, business management, billing solutions, business and leisure travel, and premier business programs. New-Atlantic Media, the marketing solutions subsidiary of the business, is a one-stop shop for graphic and website design as well as multimedia services.

We make a difference in people’s lives by helping individuals, families, non-profits and businesses achieve their goals. Our success comes from making every decision with our stakeholders in mind. We continue to expand in the ever changing world of business solutions and beyond. Over the years, Ultra Concepts Group has diversified its portfolio but we bring it all together with the same passionate commitment to customer service. Our key to success is our innovative team of associates. Looking to the future, Ultra Concepts Group will continue to invest in new technologies and explore new opportunities for continued growth. For further information please visit our website at www.ucg.bm.

GoExploreBermuda Phone Application

Description

Go Explore Bermuda is your passport to fun and informative GPS video tours! Like a guide book in your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch, Go Explore Bermuda enables you to select and stream or download multiple professional video tours. After you download this free application, you will have access to a variety of different tours. Each tour experience can be streamed or downloaded. The streaming tour format saves hard drive space on your device and avoids the time associated with large downloads, while a downloaded tour can be enjoyed without wifi or 3G connectivity. As you embark on your self-paced tour, you will enjoy the following features:

· Interactive, zoomable GPS maps that indicate your current location and all the included points of interest on the tour (must have connectivity for maps)

· Full color, professional tour videos and audio/image slideshow files that share the history, culture, stories and behind-the-scenes information about what you are seeing (as available)

· Pause, Play, Fast Forward and Rewind through any tour segment easily

· Multiple tour media access points: find desired tour stops from the map or a full tour stop list

· Location-based tour stop triggering: as you explore, a dynamic list of the tour stops nearest your location will continue to refresh

· Tour Stop images will help you orient yourself to your surroundings and find points of interest quickly

· Additional embedded information such as phone numbers, websites, photos, routing to address and text information deliver all the details you need for each tour stop

· Event listings to keep you informed of all the fun events on the horizon

Go Explore Bermuda has an easy to use interface that enables to you quickly download the application and be enjoying the sights within minutes!

FOR MORE INFO VISIT OUR OFFICIAL WEBSITE : 

http://www.go-explore-tours.com/bermuda/

Free Bermuda Travel Application

Go Explore Bermuda- Voted #1 Application in Bermuda

Go Explore Bermuda is your passport to fun and informative GPS video tours! Like a guide book in your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch, Go Explore Bermuda enables you to select and stream or download multiple professional video tours. After you download this free application, you will have access to a variety of different tours. Each tour experience can be streamed or downloaded. The streaming tour format saves hard drive space on your device and avoids the time associated with large downloads, while a downloaded tour can be enjoyed without wifi or 3G connectivity. As you embark on your self-paced tour, you will enjoy the following features:

· Interactive, zoomable GPS maps that indicate your current location and all the included points of interest on the tour (must have connectivity for maps)

· Full color, professional tour videos and audio/image slideshow files that share the history, culture, stories and behind-the-scenes information about what you are seeing (as available)

· Pause, Play, Fast Forward and Rewind through any tour segment easily

· Multiple tour media access points: find desired tour stops from the map or a full tour stop list

· Location-based tour stop triggering: as you explore, a dynamic list of the tour stops nearest your location will continue to refresh

· Tour Stop images will help you orient yourself to your surroundings and find points of interest quickly

· Additional embedded information such as phone numbers, websites, photos, routing to address and text information deliver all the details you need for each tour stop

· Event listings to keep you informed of all the fun events on the horizon

Go Explore Bermuda has an easy to use interface that enables to you quickly download the application and be enjoying the sights within minutes!

FOR MORE DETAILS VISIT : http://www.go-explore-tours.com/bermuda/

Bermuda Tours & Travel Application

Explore the best of Bermuda. This FREE Bermuda Travel & Vacation Guide features an interactive Location/Wi-Fi enabled map. Easily search, browse and find Bermuda’s most popular activities, golf courses, beaches, hotels, shops, restaurants, nightlife and much more! With this must-have visitor’s guide, you’ll discover all of the must-dos and must-sees during your Bermuda vacation. 

Features include:

- View a detailed map with built-in location finder 

- Search for specific attractions, activities and places
- Browse with filters to find just what you’re looking for
- Get addresses, map locations and travel distances 
- Sort by proximity or view in alphabetical order
- Find phone numbers and tap to call
- Save your favorite places for quick reference
- Share via Facebook, Twitter and email

Make the most out of your Bermuda vacation. Get this FREE Bermuda Travel and Vacation app today. 

This app is brought to you by the Bermuda Department of Tourism. Visit the official Bermuda Department of Tourism website at GoToBermuda.com

FOR MORE INFO : VISIT : http://www.go-explore-tours.com/bermuda/