Highlands County has introduced three interactive digital kiosks in Sebring, Avon Park, and Lake Placid. The new installations are located at Circle Park in Sebring, in front of the Avon Park Chamber of Commerce at 28 Main Street, and at Journal Plaza in Lake Placid at 231 North Main Avenue. These kiosks aim to connect visitors with attractions across all three cities and encourage them to explore more of Highlands County.
“By the TDC and the three cities working together and showcasing Highlands County as one cohesive destination, we’re making it easier for visitors to discover our area events, activities, restaurants, hotels, and attractions,” said Highlands County Tourism Director Casey Hartt. “These kiosks help strengthen tourism throughout all three cities by encouraging visitors to see and do more during their stay, which ultimately boosts economic activity countywide.”
The initiative was first presented during the TDC’s Destination Unity Breakfast earlier this year. Over the past year, Visit Sebring collaborated with city officials from Sebring, Avon Park, and Lake Placid to create a platform that highlights each community’s unique features while promoting travel between them.
Each kiosk offers touchscreen navigation where users can browse local dining options, accommodations, outdoor activities, cultural sites, and upcoming events. Although each kiosk focuses on its host city’s offerings, they are designed to encourage exploration throughout the county.
“Local businesses and organizations are featured in categories such as Food & Drink, Things to Do, Outdoors, and Accommodations so visitors can easily discover them,” Hartt said. “Users can also filter by preferences, such as cuisine, lodging style or city giving them a seamless way to explore and enjoy all three communities during their vacation to Highlands County.”
The kiosks were manufactured by TrueOmni. They include several features: an itinerary builder that allows users to save favorite spots and send itineraries to their phones; an interactive event calendar listing festivals and community happenings; interactive maps for navigation; and a digital photo booth for sharing branded Visit Sebring photos.
This project supports Visit Sebring’s mission of strengthening tourism through technology-driven solutions aimed at presenting Highlands County as a unified destination.
Tourism-related businesses interested in being listed on the kiosks are encouraged to review their information at VisitSebring.com or contact the Tourist Development Council via info@visitsebring.com.
Visit Sebring is managed by the Highlands County Tourist Development Council (TDC), whose mission includes promoting tourism development for long-term economic growth in the region.
