New Year to Witness Debut of 'Virtual New England' on the Internet.HYANNIS PARK, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 31, 1996--Here's a coming attraction Noun 1. coming attraction - a movie that is advertised to draw customers motion picture, motion-picture show, movie, moving picture, moving-picture show, pic, film, picture show, flick, picture - a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence for the New Year from the people who brought you "Virtual Cape Cod Cape Cod, narrow peninsula of glacial origin, 399 sq mi (1,033 sq km), SE Mass., extending 65 mi (105 km) E and N into the Atlantic Ocean. It is generally flat, with sand dunes, low hills, and numerous lakes. ": it's "Virtual New England New England, name applied to the region comprising six states of the NE United States—Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. The region is thought to have been so named by Capt. !" David Johndrow, president of Hyannis-based Azotus Technologies Inc., announced today that he will develop a new Internet-based venture designed to showcase tourism and business opportunities in the six New England states. "For computer users, 'Virtual New England' will be an on-line magazine of regional attractions and opportunities," Johndrow said. "The site will be a photo- photo- or phot- pref. 1. Light; radiant energy: photosynthesis. 2. Photographic: photofluorography. and color-rich showcase of things to do and places to go." He said businesses throughout New England have expressed strong interest in being part of a regional venture that will draw interest from people throughout the U.S. and around the world. "'Virtual New England' will have a strong historical and cultural orientation," Johndrow promised. "It's what our New England heritage is all about. We are rich in historical sites, colleges and universities, coastal and mountain attractions and seasonal opportunities. Think of us as a New England travel and tourism magazine on the Internet Internet Publicly accessible computer network connecting many smaller networks from around the world. It grew out of a U.S. Defense Department program called ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network), established in 1969 with connections between computers at the ." Once it is fully operating, 'Virtual New England' is expected to attract more than 100,000 on-line virtual visitors per month. It will be managed from Cape Cod and supported with revenue from advertisers. The first elements of "Virtual New England" currently are being test-marketed. Johndrow said a "Virtual Vermont Vermont (vərmŏnt`) [Fr.,=green mountain], New England state of the NE United States. It is bordered by New Hampshire, across the Connecticut R. " site (www.virtualvermont.com) is attracting 40,000 visitors a month. "Virtual New Hampshire New Hampshire, one of the New England states of the NE United States. It is bordered by Massachusetts (S), Vermont, with the Connecticut R. forming the boundary (W), the Canadian province of Quebec (NW), and Maine and a short strip of the Atlantic Ocean (E). " is in the works, and sites featuring the other New England states will follow, before they come together as "Virtual New England." Johndrow's "Virtual Cape Cod" site (www.virtualcapecod.com) went on line a year ago and recently welcomed its half-millionth visitor. It is projected to attract up to 2 million visitors during 1997. The site is used by computer users worldwide to find accommodations, restaurants and other attractions on the Cape. In addition, more than 600 regional businesses and other organizations have signed up to be featured on "Virtual Cape Cod." For further information about "Virtual New England" contact Azotus Technologies Inc. at 508/775-4225 or via e-mail at djohndro(At)azotus.com. Note: News media inquiries should be directed to Chip Bishop Communications at 508-398-1997 or cbcomm(At)virtualcapecod.com. -0- Note to Editors: Some computer systems do not recognize the "at" sign. It is an important component of e-mail addresses See Internet address. e-mail address - electronic mail address and should be used in place of the symbol (At) in the contact information above. CONTACT: Azotus Technologies Inc. Chip Bishop, 508/398-1997 |
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