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Note From the Editor:
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Obviously, virtual and augmented reality have gotten quite the spotlight over these past few months with everyone confined to traveling from their couch. This month we continue to bring you a few stories of companies showing great creativity with the technology. Plus we look to the question: Will virtual reality travel still be a “thing” after this particular crisis is over?
Deborah Reinow
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Faroe Islands welcomes thousands of virtual tourism via live video stream
In April, the Faroe Islands launched an innovative new virtual travel tool called Remote Tourism, which allows people to “control” a Faroese guide via live video stream. Virtual visitors from around the world can transform their phone, tablet or PC into an XBox-style remote control to request their guide to turn, walk, run and even jump during the 60-minute tours of the Faroe Islands
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Let’s start with a quick look at some very innovative applications…
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Globetrender.com
From weekend surf camps to live-stream tours of Chernobyl, the worldwide travel ban has inspired a host of new virtual travel experiences that could be around for the long-haul. READ MORE
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Globetrender.com
From weekend surf camps to live-stream tours of Chernobyl, the worldwide travel ban has inspired a host of new virtual travel experiences that could be around for the long-haul. READ MORE
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Scroll down to see a terrific example of an Augmented Reality Travel Portal video promotion
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Greenqueen.com.hk
Hong Kong-based travel booking platform and app Klook has recently launched “Klook Home”, consisting of new home-based experiences. Users on Klook Home can book online workshops, virtual tours and cooking classes as the company adapts to the new travel-free reality in the age of coronavirus. READ MORE
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Traveldailynews.com
Globalization has shrunk the world and disruptive technology has brought it closer to anyone keen to explore. From the casual holidaymaker to the regular business traveler to the person embracing their wanderlust with a backpack on their shoulders and a smartphone in their pocket, mobile technology is streamlining administration, reducing expenditure, personalizing and enhancing experiences, and aiding safety and security. READ MORE
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Yeah, it’s Dubai with all their $$ but look at what they are doing with Snapchat…
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Ameinfo.com
Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing teamed up with Snapchat in May to remind travelers that sunny days are ahead in Dubai, which will return as a popular go-to destination for international visitors once COVID-19 travel restrictions are eased. As part of Dubai Tourism’s ‘Till we meet again’ campaign, four augmented reality (AR) Snapchat Lenses were developed to transport users in the UK and France to Dubai to experience famous destinations. READ MORE
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