In 2020, travel enthusiasts have traded in-person travel tours for immersive virtual experiences that offer an escape from the familiar sights at home. Cooee is a virtual tour guide platform from Aspiring Adventures that offers an affordable way for people to see the world from the comfort of their living rooms. For as little as $17, users can connect with a guide from Cambodia, Croatia or Nepal to see everything from local temples to floating villages. With Cooee, each tour is customized, so that virtual travelers can choose what they'd like to get out of their experience.
Cooee emerged during the pandemic as a way for people to see the world in a safe way, and the service may continue to operate to support people who cannot travel due to various conditions or circumstances.
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Why This Trend Is Growing
- Virtual Travel Platforms
- The rise of virtual travel tours presents an opportunity for companies to create new and affordable platforms for global tourism.
- Customizable Virtual Experiences
- Customizable virtual tours, like Cooee, show the potential for businesses to create tailored experiences that allow customers to choose exactly what they want to see and do.
- Alternative Travel Options
- As virtual travel continues to gain popularity, businesses in the travel industry have an opportunity to provide alternative options for individuals who cannot or choose not to travel in person.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Tourism
- Tourism companies can leverage virtual travel platforms to offer more affordable and accessible options for eager travelers.
- Technology
- As virtual travel becomes more popular, technology companies can invest in platforms and tools to enhance the immersive and interactive experience of virtual tours.
- Education
- Virtual travel also offers opportunities for educational institutions to provide global cultural experiences to students who may not otherwise have access.
