# Video-Integrated Dining Rooms This Restaurant Uses Video Conferencing Technology to Connect Diners By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-12-15 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-conferencing-technology References: [fginternationalcorp](http://fginternationalcorp.com/experience/video-dining/) A restaurant in London, Ontario, is currently using video conferencing technology to connect diners all over the world. The rise of [video messaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/call-me-maybe) has allowed consumers everywhere to share special moments that they would have otherwise missed. Now one restaurant is making the same technology available to its diners. [Aroma Restaurant](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/methuen-drive-thru) recently equipped one of its private dining rooms with video conferencing technology. The room features a projector, a webcam and a computer that is pre-loaded with Skype. Diners can then add friends and family to a live video chat for the duration of their meal. In order to set up the video conference, both users simply need to download the free software. The video-based technology allows diners to share special moments with loved ones even though they may not be physically present. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Video Conferencing Dining:** Combining video conferencing technology with dining experiences to connect people across different locations. - **Virtual Dining Rooms:** Creating virtual spaces within restaurants that utilize video conferencing technology for enhanced social interactions. - **Remote Shared Dining:** Enabling individuals to remotely join a dining experience through live video chats and shared meals. ### Where This Applies - **Restaurant:** Restaurants can leverage video conferencing technology to offer unique dining experiences and attract customers. - **Hospitality:** Hotels and resorts can incorporate video conferencing dining rooms to provide guests with the opportunity to connect with their loved ones during meals. - **Technology:** Companies specializing in video conferencing technology can develop solutions tailored for the food and beverage industry to enable immersive virtual dining experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Advanced Video Call Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/logitech-4.md) - [Virtual Dining Platform Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-dining-platform.md) - [Coffee Shop Video Calls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-video-calls.md) - [Foodie Networking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yourtable.md) - [Augmented Reality Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awaken-your-senses.md) - [Personal Video Calling Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waitroom.md) - [Contactless Robot Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beijing-winter-games-restaurant.md) - [Interactive Gamified Restaurant Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baoverse-app.md) - [Immersive Video Communication](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tonari-portals.md)