A young Cornish tech business is looking to enhance the experiences of visitors to Cornwall using GPS.

Data Duopoly, founded by Tanuvi Ethunandan and Erin Morris using the Launchpad start-up incubator based in Falmouth, has developed an interactive experience for visitors exploring the tin-mining world heritage sites of West Cornwall. 

Commissioned by The Tin Coast Partnership, Data Duopoly says its XplorTINCOAST app looks to bring the wild stretch of coastline, which during the height of the season sees upward of 700 visitors per day, and its historical stories to life. 

With almost three million tourists expected to visit Cornwall this summer, a 10% increase on 2020, the app is designed to provide valuable information for people looking to avoid the crowds and make the most of their experience.

Using GPS technology, the app includes an interactive map providing live information pop-ups to give visitors more detail about their current location. 

The technology determines the best route to take to avoid congestion, based on the number of visitors at the site and their location. 

The creators also say the app can help to manage capacity and maintain social distancing measures.

The app could also support local businesses by showcasing their offering to nearby users via nudge notifications, such as a promotional offer on refreshments, to encourage visitor flow away from busy areas. 

XplorTINCOAST is the result of a year-long collaboration with the Tin Coast Partnership, during which time, Data Duopoly expanded their in-house development team in order to try to develop an app that meets the needs of the project. 

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The app and associated dashboard provide real-time data relating to footfall on the Tin Coast, potentially offering insights into how people are using the area, which will support future planning. 

Data Duopoly say all collected data is anonymised with no access to visitors' personal details. 

Beth Brown, the National Trust and Tin Coast Partnership Project Manager, said: "The XplorTINCOAST app is a great tool for encouraging visitors to leave their cars behind and explore on foot, to connect to the history of the area, and to support our local businesses."

Tanuvi Ethunandan, co-founder of Data Duopoly, added: "We are excited to be working on a solution that benefits the community around the World Heritage mining sites with the Tin Coast Partnership. 

"XplorTINCOAST will allow visitors to engage with the rich history around the area innovatively and explore further than they have before. 

"We are ensuring sustainable destination management in the area with our unique technology."

Visitors will be prompted to download the XplorTINCOAST app when buying their tickets online via the website, and signage will be included along the Tin Coast to let visitors know about the app, with a QR code for easy download.

The app and associated dashboard provide real-time data relating to footfall on the Tin Coast, potentially offering insights into how people are using the area, which will support future planning. 

Data Duopoly say all collected data is anonymised with no access to visitors' personal details.

For more information, visit: dataduopoly.com