Category
Tech
Delegated Interfaces
Trend cluster
Category
Virtual
Tourism
3D technology lets people experience travel they can no longer afford.
4.3
Trend score
Trend
What is the Virtual Tourism trend?
Virtual Tourism: 3D technology always captivated consumers, but its role could become yet more prominent. In 2008, our consumer society was demanding more, yet with the credit crises, they cannot afford some of the same luxuries, such as travel. Advanced 3D tourism could be the affordable way to realize these desires.
Trend themes
Themes within the Virtual Tourism trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
3D Technology in Tourism
Advanced 3D tourism could be the affordable way for consumers to experience travel when they cannot afford the luxury of actually traveling.
02
Virtual Reality Browsing Experience
ExitReality's 3D Web Browser takes worldwide web surfing to a virtual reality level, allowing web surfers to interact with other users in their own chosen virtual world.
03
Street-Level Virtual Tours with Advanced 3D Technology
GeoSimCities and MapJack bring the real-life world closer with virtual street-level tours using highly detailed 3D technology that make users feel like they are actually exploring the cities.
Industry implications
What the Virtual Tourism trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Entertainment Industry
3D technology in cinemas and virtual reality browsing experience through ExitReality 3D Web Browser could save the movie and entertainment industry by offering premium experiences and helping prevent piracy.
For
Travel and Tourism Industry
Advanced 3D technology in tourism and virtual reality browsing experience offers an affordable way for consumers to experience traveling and exploring cities, drawing them closer to destinations without leaving their homes.
For
Technology Industry
The use of highly detailed 3D technology in virtual tourism, street-level virtual tours, and virtual reality browsing experience opens up new opportunities for innovative technological solutions to advance experience and engagement.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Virtual Tourism
Trend score 4.3 out of 10, from popularity 52%, activity 69%, freshness 8%.
Popularity52%
Activity69%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Virtual Tourism trend
12 featured examples from Mar 14 to Sep 19, 2008CategoryArt & Design
3D Illusion Chalk Drawings II
The Work of Kurt Wenner
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leveraging virtual reality technology to create new forms of artistic expression, merging traditional art techniques with digital experiences.
CategoryPop Culture
Beijing Olympics on Google Earth
3D Aerials of China
The enhanced aerial imaging technologies can revolutionize the tourism industry by providing virtual tours and attracting customers to global landmarks and event venues.
CategoryArt & Design
Deceptive Architecture
3D Murals
The rise of 3D murals is creating new opportunities for artists to expand their portfolio and work in more exciting projects.
CategoryPop Culture
3D Virtual Chat
Vivaty Brings Your Facebook Friends to Life
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating 3D virtual chat systems to engage and retain users on social networking platforms.
CategoryTech
3D Monitors
Zalman ZM-M220W Lets You Switch from 2D to 3D
The Zalman 3D monitor presents an opportunity for gaming companies to innovate and capitalize on the demand for immersive gaming experiences.
CategoryPop Culture
3D Travel Websites
'OnionMap' 3-D City Exploring
OnionMap presents opportunities for the travel industry to integrate immersive technologies into their offerings.
CategoryArt & Design
Virtual Cities
GeoSimCities 3D Philadelphia Tours
The virtual city trend presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the virtual reality industry to create realistic and immersive urban environments.
CategoryLifestyle
Google Street View of Tour de France
Virtual Cycling Tours
The industry dedicated to providing entertainment through sports events can leverage virtual technology to reach a wider and more global audience.
CategoryPop Culture
Disney Google Earth Tour
3D Virtual Disney World (UPDATE)
Disruptive innovation opportunities in using technology to enhance traditional entertainment experiences and create new forms of interactive entertainment.
CategoryPop Culture
Saving Movie Theaters
3D Films to Become Mainstream?
The movie theater industry has an opportunity to embrace the mainstreaming of 3D movies in order to counter internet piracy and improve the cinema experience.
CategoryPop Culture
Virtual Reality Web Browsing
ExitReality 3D Web Browser
Virtual reality technology can be leveraged to revolutionize the way people browse and interact with the web.
CategoryWorld
Very Detailed Street View City Tours
MapJack Leaves Google Lost
The industry that focuses on developing and improving mapping and navigation technologies.
