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Avatar-Led Travel Apps

Augmented Reality Avatars Host Sherpa Tours' Walks

— October 20, 2020 — World
It can be comforting to be introduced to a new place by someone who is familiar with an area and Sherpa Tours equips travelers with their very own augmented reality guide. The walking tours led by an AR avatar guide are offered in dozens of cities around the world. The walking tours, which range from one to three hours in length, give people people the chance to go at their own pace, especially if they want to make a stop for sightseeing or a meal.

At a time when most people are still only able to dream about traveling for pleasure, Sherpa Tours also gives app users the ability to take remote tours from the comfort of their very own homes.

Image Credit: Sherpa Tours
Trend Themes
1. Augmented Reality Travel Guides - The use of AR avatars as travel guides presents a disruptive innovation opportunity to enhance the tourist experience and provide personalized recommendations.
2. Virtual Tours - Virtual tours offer a disruptive innovation opportunity to bring the travel experience to individuals who are unable to physically travel, providing a sense of exploration and adventure from home.
3. Customizable Travel Experiences - Sherpa Tours' feature of allowing travelers to go at their own pace and make stops for sightseeing or meals indicates a disruptive innovation opportunity to cater to individual preferences and create personalized travel itineraries.
Industry Implications
1. Travel and Tourism - The travel and tourism industry can embrace the use of AR avatars and virtual tours to revolutionize the way people explore destinations and create immersive travel experiences.
2. Technology - The technology industry can develop advanced augmented reality solutions to support avatar-led travel apps, enabling seamless integration of virtual guides into real-world environments.
3. Hospitality - The hospitality industry can leverage customizable travel experiences and virtual tours to add value to their offerings, providing unique and tailored experiences to guests.
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