Summer is the perfect season to explore a city, relax by the sea, or enjoy the fresh air of lake or mountain destinations—in other words, to move around, experience new things, and recharge.

On our social media channels this summer, we imagined three specific scenarios where WIB Smart Lockers can enhance the overall experience—not just for tourists, but also for locals.

Two of the three scenarios are summer classics: the sea and the mountains—two destinations with real fan bases, with some preferring the beach and others the mountains.

The third is a popular stopover spot, whether for a quick day trip or on the way back from a holiday: outlet villages, where visitors can enjoy a shopping experience that’s especially convenient and different from the usual.

At the Beach: Stress-Free Relaxation with WIB Smart Lockers

At beach resorts, WIB Smart Lockers become a valuable tool for increasing comfort and safety. They can be used to securely store personal items while at the beach, offer extra services such as phone charging, and, in the off-season, serve as parcel lockers for package delivery to local residents.

This is a smart solution that is increasingly attracting the interest of both beach facility managers and local governments, who are looking to enhance their tourist offerings with modern and innovative services.

A single WIB Smart Locker can be the hub for multiple shared experiences, becoming part of a set of thoughtful services that improve the hospitality and appeal of seaside destinations.

In the Mountains: Logistics and Services Within Reach Thanks to WIB Smart Lockers

Even in mountain settings, WIB Smart Lockers offer multiple benefits for both tourists and locals.

They can be used for renting gear for activities typical of mountain environments—hikes, excursions, snow sports, and more.

In summer, for example, lockers can be placed in parking lots at the base of mountains or near trailheads to provide hiking gear. In winter, they can be used for the rental and return of skiing, snowboarding, or snow activity equipment.

Other valuable uses include delivery and pickup of local products bought online or in-store: farms and other zero-kilometer suppliers can bring their products closer to potential customers by placing them in more accessible pickup points.

Another key use case is using WIB Smart Lockers as strategic drop-off and pickup points for suppliers and merchants. In mountainous areas—where narrow, winding roads often make access difficult for larger vehicles—Smart Lockers provide a sustainable and efficient alternative to ensure supply continuity and improve last-mile logistics, reducing both traffic and pollution.

The list of use cases could go on and begin to overlap with that of high-density urban settings—but let’s move on to the next summer example.

Outlet Villages: Shopping Cities Enhanced with New Services

In outlet villages, increasingly popular destinations for shopping and leisure, WIB Smart Lockers can enable a wide range of useful services—from securing bags and purchases, to managing the pickup of prizes from contests or promotional campaigns, to click & collect services that let visitors collect their purchases conveniently at the end of their visit.

Thanks to their full integration with existing digital platforms, WIB Smart Lockers fit seamlessly into the customer experience, improving it without the need for additional staff or complex operations.

Wherever they are installed, WIB Smart Lockers prove their full flexibility, responding to the needs of a fast-moving world with practical, customizable solutions.

If you’d like to explore how to integrate them into your city, your space, or your business, our experts are always available for a consultation!