Kualoa Ranch and Nutmeg partner to launch innovative smart map technology
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HONOLULU, HAWAII - August, 2025 - Kualoa Ranch, one of Hawaii's most popular attractions and renowned filming location for blockbuster movies including "Jurassic Park," announced today the launch of its new Smart Map technology in partnership with Nutmeg. The innovative solution is designed to revolutionize the visitor experience across the ranch's 4,000-acre property.
The collaboration brings Nutmeg's expertise in location-based digital solutions to address navigation challenges at the expansive ranch, known worldwide as the filming location for over 250 movie and TV productions. Nutmeg’s Smart Maps will transform how visitors explore the property's diverse offerings while providing Kualoa Ranch with valuable data insights.
"This technology represents a significant advancement in how we connect visitors with our sacred land," said Kayo Whitty, Director of Sales and Marketing of Kualoa Ranch. "Our property encompasses everything from dense rainforest to white sand beaches. Now, Smart Maps can help us improve how guests experience our Hollywood legacy and cultural significance."
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Kualoa Ranch's Smart Map features:
- Location-aware audio guides that automatically activate as visitors approach significant sites
- Interactive maps with category filtering for movie locations and activities
- Multilingual support to accommodate international visitors
- Offline functionality for areas with limited internet connectivity
- Age-appropriate content filtering for family-friendly planning
- Direct booking capabilities for various ranch activities
"Our work with Kualoa Ranch perfectly demonstrates how technological innovation can enhance traditional experiences," said Takashi Nakaguchi, CEO of Nutmeg. "By digitizing their visitor experience in a smart, affordable and sustainable way, we're helping bridge language barriers while allowing guests to immerse themselves in the rich stories behind each location."
The Smart Map solution particularly benefits the ranch's popular Hollywood Movie Sites Tour, where Japanese visitors often face language barriers. The new technology now delivers location-specific content in multiple languages without requiring additional tour guides. The solution also streamlines the sales process, allowing Kualoa Ranch staff to showcase their diverse offerings to travel agents and at trade shows through simple QR code access.
The technology implementation, which launched in April 2025, allows visitors to access the Smart Map technology through a simple QR code scan without downloading an app, making it immediately accessible to all guests upon arrival.
