In the bustling heart of Bucharest stands Romexpo, Romania’s largest fair and exhibition centre – a true landmark of the city’s cultural and business life. Welcoming over 1 million visitors every year, Romexpo needed a ticketless parking system as dynamic and versatile as its events. To meet the growing demand for efficient traffic flow and digital services, Romexpo partnered with Fastpark, HUB’s exclusive partner in...
At Westown Square, convenience and innovation come together through a parking system designed for the future. In partnership with HUB Parking Technology SA, the centre has launched a modern, secure, and completely cashless parking solution to improve the customer experience from entry to exit. The current setup features a hybrid model: vehicles collect a traditional paper ticket, while License Plate Recognition (LPR) cameras capture the number...
Coming back from the European Parking Association (EPA) Conference in Brussels, we are piecing together a series of insights that are shaping the landscape of mobility in European cities. The event was an exciting opportunity to hear from policymakers, innovators, and municipalities about the challenges and opportunities linked to reshaping urban space through progressive parking. It was clear that “smart mobility” is not just a...
In the heart of Beverley, East Yorkshire, Flemingate Shopping Centre has steadily become a go-to destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Since its opening in 2015, the site has grown into a vibrant part of the town’s commercial and social fabric. Being a location welcoming over 2.5 million people each year, the parking experience plays a central role. Flemingate had been a long-standing customer of...
Picture this: you’re rushing to catch a weekend sale at your favourite mall, but instead of focusing just on your shopping list, you’re circling the parking lot for the third time, watching other frustrated drivers compete for the same elusive spots. Sounds familiar? This scenario plays out millions of times daily across shopping centres worldwide, transforming what should be the exciting start of a retail...
As shopping centres are redefining their role in the customer journey, one element is emerging as a powerful enabler of positive engagement: parking. The car park is a strategic space where technology can influence customer satisfaction, loyalty, and operational efficiency. From August 5–7, the South African Council of Shopping Centres (SACSC) Annual Congress & Expo in Cape Town will host key players in the retail...
In the heart of Emilia‑Romagna, Forlì Luigi Ridolfi Airport (FRL) is emerging as one of Italy’s fastest‑growing regional aviation hubs. With increasing passenger traffic, an enhanced parking management system became essential. After a steady development period and its full operational restart in 2020, the airport identified the need for a modern, scalable, connected parking solution – capable of adapting to new travel habits, increasing traffic...
Every year, millions of tourists flock to the world’s most beloved destinations – Venice, Paris, Barcelona, and beyond – ready to soak in the sights, flavours, and stories. But before the selfie sticks and museum tickets comes a much less glamorous part of the trip: finding a place to park. For too long, parking has been the silent saboteur of seamless travel. Long queues, unclear...
Carcassonne, located in the Languedoc-Roussillon region, is a French city with a rich medieval heritage - so much so that a famous board game bears its name. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997, it now has a population of almost 45,000 and, like any modern city, faces the challenges of urban mobility. The project in question today concerns the reorganisation of the...
When guests book a stay at your hotel, their expectations go far beyond bed and breakfast. Today’s travellers are looking for a frictionless, comfortable, and smart experience from when they arrive to when they check out. And that experience often begins in an unexpected place: the parking lot. As the hospitality industry evolves, hotels that want to stand out need to rethink every part of...
