As shopping centers are redefining their role in the customer journey, one element is emerging as a powerful enabler of positive engagement: parking. The car park is a strategic space where technology can influence customer satisfaction, loyalty, and operational efficiency. From August 5–7, the South African Council of Shopping Centres (SACSC) Annual Congress & Expo in Cape Town will host key players in the retail...
In the heart of Emilia‑Romagna, Forlì Luigi Ridolfi Airport (FRL) is emerging as one of Italy’s fastest‑growing regional aviation hubs. With increasing passenger traffic, an enhanced parking management system became essential. After a steady development period and its full operational restart in 2020, the airport identified the need for a modern, scalable, connected parking solution – capable of adapting to new travel habits, increasing traffic...
As HUB Parking Technology, a proud brand within FAAC Parking Solutions and part of the broader FAAC Technologies family, we join in celebrating a remarkable milestone: the 60th anniversary of FAAC Technologies. For six decades, this company has not merely manufactured products; it has shaped industries, pioneered innovation, and consistently redefined what it means to connect people and places, simply through: vehicular and pedestrian access...
Every year, millions of tourists flock to the world’s most beloved destinations – Venice, Paris, Barcelona, and beyond – ready to soak in the sights, flavors, and stories. But before the selfie sticks and museum tickets comes a much less glamorous part of the trip: finding a place to park. For too long, parking has been the silent saboteur of smooth travel. Long queues, unclear...
Autosistemas, a family-owned company based in Mexico, has been delivering access control and parking solutions for over 40 years. With a team of around 100 people and a strong presence in sectors such as shopping malls, universities, and hospitals, the company continues to lead the way in modernizing mobility through innovation and long-standing partnerships. A Trusted Partnership from Day One The collaboration between Autosistemas...
Located in Cumbria – just off the M6 motorway in Penrith, in the Northwest of England – and opened in 1972, the Junction 38 Truckstop is a family-owned service area operated by the Westmorland Family. Known for its welcoming atmosphere and reliable services for HGV drivers, the site offers a comprehensive range of amenities tailored to the needs of long-distance haulage operators and their drivers....
There’s something electric about the first day of IPMI Conference & Expo, every year, like the feeling that the most advanced conversations in the parking and mobility industry are unfolding in real time. On June 9 in Louisville, KY, I sat in on one of these conversations: the panel titled "Anatomy of a great pilot: Parking’s Innovation Playground," with City of Greenville, South Carolina, FAAC Parking...
Carcassonne, located in the Languedoc-Roussillon region, is a French city with a rich medieval heritage - so much so that a famous board game bears its name. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997, it now has a population of almost 45,000 and, like any modern city, faces the challenges of urban mobility. The project in question today concerns the reorganization of the...
When guests book a stay at your hotel, their expectations go far beyond bed and breakfast. Today’s travelers are looking for a frictionless, comfortable, and smart experience from when they arrive to when they check out. And that experience often begins in an unexpected place: the parking lot. As the hospitality industry evolves, hotels that want to stand out need to rethink every part of...
Belluno, a charming city in the north-east of Italy, has taken a decisive step toward modernizing its urban infrastructure, through the optimization of key mobility factors. With the upgrade of its two main off-street parking areas, Lambioi and Metropolis, totaling over 1000 parking spaces, the city leverages technological innovation to improve the quality and the efficiency of its public parking services - for both residents...
