When people think about Olea Kiosks, they often picture the sleek stainless steel, the intuitive touchscreens, or the innovative biometric integrations. But behind every kiosk that leaves our shop floor are the hands and minds of people who have spent years, in some decades, perfecting their craft at Olea. As we celebrate our 50th anniversary, it’s time to honor the unsung heroes of…
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At Olea, family isn’t just part of our history. It’s also part of our wiring. Maybe it’s the years of family members working shoulder to shoulder. Maybe it’s the way customers end up at Thanksgiving dinner. Whatever the reason, it’s a great example of how family culture shapes company values as it has always felt more like community than corporation. The roots of…
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In hospitality, guest expectations are shifting faster than ever. Travelers want control, convenience, and a seamless experience at every step of their journey. For IT leaders, that creates both a challenge and an opportunity: how to deliver on those expectations in a way that also supports operational efficiency. MGM Resorts recently highlighted this balance in a Hospitality Tech Innovator feature. Their focus was…
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As part of our 50th anniversary series, we’re reflecting on the ideas that have shaped Olea over the decades. And none has been more central than this: we view kiosks as problem solvers. They are a solution to a human problem, shaped by observation and curiosity. Self-service is often looked at as a trend or a convenience, but Olea sees it differently. It’s…
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When people talk about Olea Kiosks, they usually focus on what we build—smart, self-service kiosks that deliver performance, durability, and design excellence. But this chapter of our 50th Anniversary story focuses on how we build. Because behind every sleek kiosk enclosure and every weatherproof frame is a fabrication shop that has become one of Olea’s greatest strategic advantages. The Fabrication Roots We were…
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Kiosks for entertainment venues have become extremely common because they help to elevate service and reduce wait times. In stadiums, theme parks, museums, and resorts, the guest experience is everything. Self-service kiosks have emerged as a transformative tool. But behind every kiosk deployment is a buying team asking the same essential questions. At Olea Kiosks, we’ve spent years listening to those questions. While…
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