Experiencing the wonders of the world without leaving home
Implications - Virtual tourism has allowed travelers to see the world without leaving home or spending a dime. Those with time restraints, tight budgets or fear of travel can immerse themselves in digital simulations of real and imagined destinations, whetting their appetites for the real thing.
Trend Themes
1. Virtual Reality Tourism - The rise of virtual tourism gives those with financial constraints and time restraints the chance to immerse themselves in digital simulations of real and imagined destinations.
2. Keyword-based Virtual Tourism - Exploring the neighborhoods of cities through tags and keywords linked to relevant news articles provides business professionals with an opportunity to surface the memories, emotions and descriptions that exude from a city's stunning architecture.
3. Crowdsourced City Collages - Flickr photos being used to render 3D views of cities offers new possibilities for virtual tourism and provides businesses with an opportunity to see locations through the eyes of the city's citizens.
Industry Implications
1. Travel and Tourism - The travel and tourism industry has greatly benefited from the rise of virtual tourism and the implementation of new technologies.
2. Technology - Innovative companies developing immersive technologies that transport users to other dimensions are revolutionizing the technology industry.
3. Marketing and Advertising - Interactive contests and games are one of the ways in which brands can create a lasting impression in the minds of consumers, underscoring the importance of a strong marketing and advertising strategy to businesses.
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1,431,768 Total Clicks
Date Range:
Feb 09 — Oct 09
Trending:
Warm
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