StoryPlace.me allows Chicago visitors and residents to view,
upload and share videos
CHICAGO– ExploreChicago.org, the City of Chicago’s Official
Tourism Site, is teaming up with Motorola Mobility, Inc. and the Motorola
Mobility Foundation around StoryPlace.me, an innovative mobile tourism app
recently released in the Android Marketplace. The service allows users to view,
upload and share site-specific video content, giving visitors and residents a
whole new way to engage with places and spaces while navigating Chicago.
ExploreChicago.org, the No. 1 travel and tourism website for
Chicago based on traffic volume, is managed by the Chicago Office of Tourism
and Culture (COTC), an agency dedicated to promoting Chicago as a premier
cultural destination to domestic and international leisure travelers. COTC
provided the professional content for the testing phase of StoryPlace.me,
uploading nearly 100 videos collected from its cultural and hospitality
partners including:
· Time-lapse
video of the construction of Museum of Science and Industry’s Smart Home
· Lakeview
East walking tour submitted by the Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce
· Short film
of a classic Chicago wedding from Chicago Trolley & Double Decker Co.
· Stop-motion
video of “Go Do Good” art installation provided by Chicago Loop Alliance
· Clips of
past productions and interviews with guest artists of TimeLine Theatre Company
“The Chicago Office of Tourism and Culture is a recognized
leader in the visitor industry for using cutting-edge technologies and social
media to market Chicago as a premier leisure travel destination,” says Dorothy
Coyle, Executive Director, COTC. “We’re thrilled to be working with Motorola to
enrich the experience of our visitors.”
There were 38.11 million total visitors to Chicago in 2010,
28.03 million of which were leisure travelers. The Chicago visitor industry
generates more than $11 billion in direct spending, $616 million in tax
revenue, and sustains more than 124,000 jobs for the city’s economy.
“The Motorola Mobility Foundation is pleased to collaborate
with the Chicago Office of Tourism and Culture to leverage this new app in
innovative ways that enhance the visitor’s experience of Chicago,” says Eileen
Sweeney, Director of the Motorola Mobility Foundation.
For details and to install StoryPlace.me, visit
https://market.android.com ExploreChicago.org Partners with Motorola/ADD ONE
About Motorola Mobility
Motorola Mobility, Inc. (NYSE:MMI) fuses innovative
technology with human insights to create experiences that simplify, connect and
enrich people's lives. Our portfolio includes converged mobile devices such as
smartphones and tablets; wireless accessories; end-to-end video and data
delivery; and management solutions, including set-tops and data-access devices.
For more information, visit motorola.com/mobility.
About Motorola Mobility Foundation
The Motorola Mobility Foundation is the charitable and
philanthropic arm of Motorola Mobility. With employees located around the
globe, Motorola Mobility seeks to benefit the communities where it operates.
The company achieves this by making strategic grants, forging strong community
partnerships, fostering innovation and engaging stakeholders. The Motorola
Mobility Foundation focuses its funding on education, community, health and
wellness and disaster relief. For more information, on Motorola Mobility
Corporate and Foundation giving, visit responsibility.motorola.com.
Visitor Information Resources
Visitors and Chicagoans planning to entertain out-of-town
guests can receive trip-planning assistance and information by visiting
ExploreChicago.org. Brochures and information on Chicago’s exciting events and
activities are also available at the Visitor Information Centers. Friendly
Visitor Representatives can answer questions and assist in planning an
unforgettable itinerary. The visitor centers are located in two of the city’s
most popular areas: across from Millennium Park in the Chicago Cultural Center,
77 E. Randolph Street; and at the historic Water Works pumping station, 163 E.
Pearson Street at Michigan Avenue.
For daily alerts about fun and free things to do in Chicago,
follow Explore Chicago on Twitter at Twitter.com/ExploreChicago and “like” us
on Facebook at Facebook.com/ExploreChicago, where you can also weigh in on your
Chicago favorites. Receive answers to your Chicago questions on the go, and
tips on the latest citywide events and activities, via the FREE Twitter
Concierge Service (@explorechicago) available daily.
ExploreChicago.org
ExploreChicago.org, the City of Chicago’s Official Tourism
Site, is the No. 1 travel and tourism website for Chicago based on traffic
volume. Recent additions and other highlights include:
A popular blog, providing a unique insider’s point of view
of the city;
Events, tours and attractions, searchable by date,
neighborhood and interest areas;
Social media travel tools including free visitor assistance
via Twitter (@explorechicago);
Fun, location-based games including 11 free SCVNGR treks and
Foursquare badges;
Multimedia content such as videos, slideshows, podcasts and
an itinerary builder;
“Insider Profiles” of real Chicagoans, with their favorite
things to see and do in the city;
Convenient airline and hotel booking services provided by
Orbitz.com;
Detailed information and interactive Google maps for
Chicago’s 77 neighborhoods.
The Chicago Office of Tourism and Culture is dedicated to
promoting Chicago as a premier cultural destination to domestic and
international leisure travelers, providing innovative visitor programs and services,
and presenting free world-class public programs. For more information please
visit ExploreChicago.org.
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