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Fans could no longer look forward to going to a sports game to cheer on their favourite sports team or a concert to watch their favourite artists perform. However, as stadiums and other entertainment venues prepare to reopen, we can ask ourselves: what will the fan experience look like?\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Offering an adapted experience that is safe, seamless, and tailored to guests is of utmost importance. One way to prepare for reopening and to deliver an unforgettable fan experience is to implement new technology such as digital \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://resources.mappedin.com/blog/using-indoor-maps-to-create-a-stadium-experience\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"indoor mapping\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\". 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However, you can make this process seamless for visitors by implementing our \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"http://www.apple.com/\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Responsive Web App\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" which displays digital 3D indoor maps that are accessible from any device. Using indoor positioning, visitors are able to see their exact location from the browser of their mobile device and populate turn-by-turn directions to their destination. With this feature, you can be sure that fans don’t miss a second of the game or concert! 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In addition to easy navigation, these codes can also be linked to external websites such as a restaurant’s online menu or the online store for your sports team’s merchandise. The possibilities are endless, as digital indoor maps are easy to embed with any material around your stadium! By integrating mapping solutions such as Mappedin’s, your digital stadium map becomes an additional touchpoint for guests and helps to highlight, promote, and engage fans with every other service at your venue.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"With multi-destination capability, fans can get the fastest directions to their seats upon arrival, including a path from the parking lot, to the gate, and ultimately to their section. They are then able to save their section’s location on the interactive digital map right from the web browser of their mobile device. 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For example, if visitors are searching for specific vendors or events at your stadium that don't currently exist, you may consider adding them. Alternatively, you can use this data to serve up highly relevant content, promotions, and events that drive increased foot traffic and revenue at your stadium or arena. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Get Started With Mappedin\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Digital indoor mapping technology helps streamline the return to stadiums and arenas by providing an adapted experience that is safe, seamless and caters to the fan experience, while also generating revenue for vendors and stakeholders across your venues. Fans are able to return to your stadium and navigate with ease, stay protected with health and safety top of mind, and ultimately focus on watching their sports team or artist perform. 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