# Internet Martini Bars MiWorld in South Africa Offers Both Online and Offline Interaction By Allison Love | Published 2010-05-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miworld-in-south-africa References: [springwise](http://springwise.com/food_beverage/miworld/) & [mi-world.co.za](http://mi-world.co.za/) MiWorld in South Africa is the epitome of advances in [online/offline technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuremberg-airport). The series of two (soon to be three) [bars and restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shes-got-a-tab) offer both online and [human interaction](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offlinery) by giving customers touchscreens so they can register the type of interaction they're in the mood for. The "Mi" part of MiWorld in South Africa stands for "meaningful interaction," according to the MiWorld website. This MiWorld idea seems like a pretty innovative concept, but I have issues with technology invading the strictly human world. To me, it's just weird. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Internet-offline Integration:** MiWorld's combination of online and offline experiences provides a new way for businesses to connect with their customers. - **Touchscreen Customer Interaction:** The use of touchscreens for customer interaction provides a unique and engaging experience for customers. - **Meaningful Customer Interaction:** MiWorld's focus on providing meaningful customer interaction highlights the importance of building strong relationships with customers. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry could benefit from implementing touchscreen technology to enhance the customer experience. - **Retail:** Touchscreen technology could also be implemented in the retail industry to provide customers with a more interactive shopping experience. - **Technology:** The integration of technology and human interaction is a growing trend in various industries, providing opportunities for tech companies to innovate and create new solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dating-Style Bar Discovery Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bar-dating.md) - [Smart Mixology Speakeasies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barsys-speakeasy.md) - [Virtual Game Tourism Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cape-town.md) - [Social Networking Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/internet-social-caf.md) - [Emotional Introspection Drinking Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-and-words.md) - [Metaverse Farmers' Markets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metamarket.md) - [Bar-Focused Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bar-dating-1.md) - [Interactive Digital QSR Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonaldland-vr.md) - [QSR-Inspired Interactive Metaverses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-happy-place.md)