SXM:--- iPhone and Android users are able to download THE ST MARTIN APP for free in the App Stores. This destination App provides comprehensive and current information about the whole island of St Martin & Sint Maarten like what happens and is interesting for visitors and locals.
The ST MARTIN APP contains extensive travel information, important phone numbers, history, where to eat, where to stay, and information on transportation, activities and main attractions. Also the st Martin App contains weekly updated events, promotions and special discount coupons. Handy features such as an exchange rate calculator, tip calculator and wheelchair accessible locations.
An innovative, fun and useful feature is Augmented Reality or 3D view. When you point your phone in a certain direction, like taking a picture, all poi's from concerning
category like restaurants and sights in that direction will pop up on your screen. Background information is obtained by clicking on the pop ups.
The App is published by CRAPPS (Caribbean Apps). CRAPPS is a DMO specialist and has various leading Destination Marketing Tools in the region. Because the
development of the app's take place over different countries, the products of CRAPPS are always up-to-date, innovative, focused on the needs of users and attractive to advertisers.
Although the development and operation of the app's takes place regionally, the app's are absolutely focused on the local market. There is a category 'Tips by Locals' where various residents mention their relationship with SXM and share their special places and experiences. The content and contacts are also managed by local colleagues.
In case of St. Martin/ Sint Maarten they have chosen to cover the whole island as one, but of course pay attention to the differences. Like the other destination applications the English version is also chosen for the username 'St Martin'. St Martin App pays special attention to local developments and events so that the app will be valuable for both locals and travelers. Updates of the apps are done automatically when connected with internet, without waiting or annoying reminders.
Because we move in a fast exploring 'Application World' the App will remain to be developed in the future. In the near future the webapp or htlm5version will be introduced for Blackberry and Window users and also for desktop PC. All versions can be used in English , French, Dutch, and Spanish.
Although al info and updates are free, it's important for the initiators that the APP offers a complete service that is supported by local businesses. Therefore authorities and businesses get a free listing in the App, so that users can easily find them. Of course it is possible for companies to draw more attention and adjust more information with photos and info details of their website etc.
ST MARTIN APP will be introduced on several locations on the island from February 27th-March 10th with a Scan Me Action. A nice promo team will visit different
locations and besides sharing info about the app great prices can be won from sunset cruises, to car rental to Insel Air tickets to Curaçao.
Download the App or visit our website for more info about the Scan Me Action at www.stmartinapp.com.
