# Virtual Travel Tours Cooee is an Affordable Way to See the World Virtually By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-12-29 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-tours References: [designtaxi](https://designtaxi.com/news/412749/Can-t-Travel-No-Problem-You-Can-Still-Take-Personal-Tours-With-A-Guide-On-Zoom/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+designtaxi_news+%28TAXI+Daily+News%29) & [cooee.as.me](https://cooee.as.me/schedule.php) In 2020, travel enthusiasts have traded in-person travel tours for [immersive virtual experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sseennapp) that offer an escape from the familiar sights at home. Cooee is a [virtual tour guide platform](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realtour-ai) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/globe-tales), 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. Image Credit: Cooee ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Travel-Inspired VR Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/othersight.md) - [Personalized Guided Audio Tours](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wegotrip.md) - [Travel-Focused Audio Guide Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/catalogue-of-audio-guides.md) - [Backpacker-Connecting Travel Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotravel.md) - [Curated Travel Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaido.md) - [AI-Powered Storytelling Travel Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/journi.md) - [Immersive Culinary Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersive-culinary-experiences.md) - [Audio Guide Tourism Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-guide.md) - [Virtual Game Tourism Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cape-town.md)