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The first month of the year sets the stage for exploration, and January’s Apps Gone Live introduces experiences that do just that. Read on for the latest STQRY-powered launches from destinations across the globe. Through self-guided tours, immersive storytelling, and interactive features, each app offers a fresh perspective on place. It's an inspiring start to another year of innovation in digital interpretation.

STQRY has acquired Amsterdam-based LiveTours, expanding its presence across Europe's cultural and tourism sectors.

STQRY, a platform that helps organizations create and manage interactive visitor experiences, today announced the acquisition of LiveTours, a Netherlands-based developer of live-audio guided tour technology. The acquisition includes LiveTours' technology, codebase, and intellectual property.

From touring archive exhibitions to permanent cathedral installations, digital interpretation must adapt to context without losing clarity.

The way people discover experiences is quietly but fundamentally changing.

Increasingly, discovery happens in place - on a phone, in the moment, guided by proximity and curiosity rather than pre-planning. Mobile has become the connective tissue between people and place.

Explore the essential guide to cultural heritage and awareness months that museums can leverage for programming, engagement, and community impact.

How is technology shaping museums in 2026? Explore the latest trends and digital tools that can transform visitor engagement and support your strategy.

Need better software to manage your museum? Check out the ultimate list of museum platforms and tools, separated into distinct categories.

From historic landscapes to cultural exhibitions and self-guided city tours, destinations around the world continue to use STQRY to bring their stories to life. This month’s Apps Gone Live highlights a diverse group of organizations launching digital experiences that make it easier for visitors to explore, learn, and connect.

Explore the travel industry’s most exciting tech trends including AI, AR, self-guided tours and interactive kiosks that are reshaping how we discover the world.

The InterContinental New York Barclay is an icon of Midtown Manhattan. Since opening its doors in 1926, the hotel has welcomed distinguished guests, hosted memorable moments, and played a part in New York City’s vibrant story.