SlideShare a Scribd company logo
1 of 24
June 2017 Rori DuBoff @roriduboff
Into the 4th Dimension
Using Virtual Reality to Make Dreams Come True
Rori DuBoff | June 2017 | @roriduboff
“Any sufficiently
advanced technology
is indistinguishable
from magic”
Arthur C. Clarke
Into the 4th Dimension of Media
REAL & PHYSICAL WORLD DIGITAL & VIRTUAL WORLD
MOTION + SOUND
VIEW & LISTEN
VIRTUAL &
AUGMENTED
IMMERSE, EMBODY & ENHANCE
INTERACTIVE
CONNECT & COLLABORATE
PRINT
READ & TOUCH
Rori DuBoff | June 2017 | @roriduboff
A New World of Experiences
VIEWING SCREENS VANISHING SCREENS
PHYSICAL ASSETS VIRTUAL SIMULATIONS
2D INTERACTION 3D IMMERSION
STORY TELLING STORY LIVING
Rori DuBoff | June 2017 | @roriduboff
The power of this sensation is people feel they are
physically present within a visceral experience, living it first-hand
rather than simply viewing it on a screen.
Virtual Reality
transports people into
an immersive 360º
world that saturates the
mind and senses.
The Power of Virtual Reality
Rori DuBoff | June 2017 | @roriduboff
“VR eliminates the need for external frames.
For the first time, the medium is no longer outside us,
but within us. The paint is human experience and the
canvas is our consciousness. The idea of an externalized
medium ceases to exist”
— Chris Milk, co-founder, Within / Here Be Dragons
Rori DuBoff | June 2017 | @roriduboff
zz
The Extended Reality (XR) Spectrum
Rori DuBoff | June 2017 | @roriduboff
There is a wide spectrum of experiences referred to as Virtual Reality
360 video Mobile VR Fully Immersive VRAugmented Reality
Augmented Reality & Virtual Reality
REAL & PHYSICAL WORLD VIRTUAL WORLD
Devices Across the XR Spectrum
REAL & PHYSICAL WORLD VIRTUAL WORLD
Rori DuBoff | June 2017 | @roriduboff
Augmented Reality & Virtual Reality
GOOGLE
DAYDREAM
SAMSUNG
GEAR
GOOGLE
CARDBOARD
OCULUS
RIFT
HTC
VIVE
SMARTPHONEPC SONY
PSVR
MICROSOFT
HOLOLENS
GOOGLE
TANGO
APPLE
ARKit
META
360 video + smartphone-based VR (Mobile VR) are driving most user growth –
due to lower cost and greater accessibility
360 video Mobile VR Fully Immersive VRAugmented Reality
TURNING
DREAMS
INTO REALITY
Reimagining the
World Around You
Rori DuBoff | June 2017 | @roriduboff
Design Without Limitations
Rori DuBoff | June 2017 | @roriduboff
Rori DuBoff | June 2017 | @roriduboff
Embody Another Being
Rori DuBoff | June 2017 | @roriduboff
Embody Knowledge
Be Fearless
Rori DuBoff | June 2017 | @roriduboff
Achieve the Impossible
Rori DuBoff | June 2017 | @roriduboff
Put the World in Your Hands
Rori DuBoff | June 2017 | @roriduboff
Rori DuBoff | June 2017 | @roriduboff
Time Travel
Share Experiences
Rori DuBoff | June 2017 | @roriduboff
Tourism: Rapid Projected VR Growth
Consumer Interest
in VR Use Cases
• Travel &
Adventure is the
highest ranking
consumer category
of interest at 73%
• Entertainment &
Live events is 67%
• Gaming is 61%
Source: Greenlight Insights 2016
Rori DuBoff | June 2017 | @roriduboff
XR Opportunities for Travel & Leisure
Rori DuBoff | June 2017 | @roriduboff
TRIP
PLANNING
Enable virtual previews of
places & spaces for meetings
events & other travel needs
*AR opportunity
2
DREAM
DESTINATIONS
Invite exploration of new
and far away locations for
future travel
1
VIRTUAL
CONCIERGE
Offer personalized customer
service and tips, plus guided
support for bookings
*AR opportunity
4
VIRTUAL
TOURS
Provide guided travel tours
for friends and family to join
in together remotely
*AR opportunity
3
BUCKET
LIST
Create opportunities
for people to pursue
and achieve once-in a life
time adventures
7
OPEN
ACCESS
Empower people to
experience what they typically
cannot (due to physical,
economic or other barriers)
6
VIP
REWARDS
Reward guests with limited
experiences, intimate
gatherings & exclusive perks
*AR opportunity
5
VR ACTIVITY
CENTERS
Location-based VR content
for guest entertainment.
Gaming, sports, arts and
crafts, plus more
8
Rori DuBoff | June 2017 | @roriduboff
Reality Check
Rori DuBoff
Managing Director,
Head of Content Innovation (VR/AR)
Accenture Interactive
Rori.Duboff@Accenture.com
@roriduboff
Thank you!

More Related Content

More from Rori DuBoff

Liquid Reality and Real Human Connections
Liquid Reality and Real Human Connections Liquid Reality and Real Human Connections
Liquid Reality and Real Human Connections Rori DuBoff
 
Virtual Humanity: Designing Ethical Immersive Worlds
Virtual Humanity: Designing Ethical Immersive WorldsVirtual Humanity: Designing Ethical Immersive Worlds
Virtual Humanity: Designing Ethical Immersive WorldsRori DuBoff
 
Immersive Content Marketing: AR + VR brand experiences
Immersive Content Marketing: AR + VR brand experiences  Immersive Content Marketing: AR + VR brand experiences
Immersive Content Marketing: AR + VR brand experiences Rori DuBoff
 
Designing for AR + VR + the Screenless World
Designing for AR + VR + the Screenless WorldDesigning for AR + VR + the Screenless World
Designing for AR + VR + the Screenless WorldRori DuBoff
 
Extended Reality (XR): The End of Distance @ SXSW
Extended Reality (XR): The End of Distance @ SXSWExtended Reality (XR): The End of Distance @ SXSW
Extended Reality (XR): The End of Distance @ SXSWRori DuBoff
 
Digital Media Trends
Digital Media Trends Digital Media Trends
Digital Media Trends Rori DuBoff
 
Location Based Marketing
Location Based Marketing Location Based Marketing
Location Based Marketing Rori DuBoff
 
Location Based Marketing - Global Insights HM
Location Based Marketing - Global Insights HMLocation Based Marketing - Global Insights HM
Location Based Marketing - Global Insights HMRori DuBoff
 
Technology & Media Trends; Mobile World Congress 2015
Technology & Media Trends; Mobile World Congress 2015Technology & Media Trends; Mobile World Congress 2015
Technology & Media Trends; Mobile World Congress 2015Rori DuBoff
 
ConsumerJourney Evolution and Brand Media Strategies
ConsumerJourney Evolution and Brand Media StrategiesConsumerJourney Evolution and Brand Media Strategies
ConsumerJourney Evolution and Brand Media StrategiesRori DuBoff
 
Activating the Consumer Journey for Brand Media Strategies
Activating the Consumer Journey for Brand Media StrategiesActivating the Consumer Journey for Brand Media Strategies
Activating the Consumer Journey for Brand Media StrategiesRori DuBoff
 

More from Rori DuBoff (11)

Liquid Reality and Real Human Connections
Liquid Reality and Real Human Connections Liquid Reality and Real Human Connections
Liquid Reality and Real Human Connections
 
Virtual Humanity: Designing Ethical Immersive Worlds
Virtual Humanity: Designing Ethical Immersive WorldsVirtual Humanity: Designing Ethical Immersive Worlds
Virtual Humanity: Designing Ethical Immersive Worlds
 
Immersive Content Marketing: AR + VR brand experiences
Immersive Content Marketing: AR + VR brand experiences  Immersive Content Marketing: AR + VR brand experiences
Immersive Content Marketing: AR + VR brand experiences
 
Designing for AR + VR + the Screenless World
Designing for AR + VR + the Screenless WorldDesigning for AR + VR + the Screenless World
Designing for AR + VR + the Screenless World
 
Extended Reality (XR): The End of Distance @ SXSW
Extended Reality (XR): The End of Distance @ SXSWExtended Reality (XR): The End of Distance @ SXSW
Extended Reality (XR): The End of Distance @ SXSW
 
Digital Media Trends
Digital Media Trends Digital Media Trends
Digital Media Trends
 
Location Based Marketing
Location Based Marketing Location Based Marketing
Location Based Marketing
 
Location Based Marketing - Global Insights HM
Location Based Marketing - Global Insights HMLocation Based Marketing - Global Insights HM
Location Based Marketing - Global Insights HM
 
Technology & Media Trends; Mobile World Congress 2015
Technology & Media Trends; Mobile World Congress 2015Technology & Media Trends; Mobile World Congress 2015
Technology & Media Trends; Mobile World Congress 2015
 
ConsumerJourney Evolution and Brand Media Strategies
ConsumerJourney Evolution and Brand Media StrategiesConsumerJourney Evolution and Brand Media Strategies
ConsumerJourney Evolution and Brand Media Strategies
 
Activating the Consumer Journey for Brand Media Strategies
Activating the Consumer Journey for Brand Media StrategiesActivating the Consumer Journey for Brand Media Strategies
Activating the Consumer Journey for Brand Media Strategies
 

Recently uploaded

best weekend places near delhi where you should visit.pdf
best weekend places near delhi where you should visit.pdfbest weekend places near delhi where you should visit.pdf
best weekend places near delhi where you should visit.pdftour guide
 
Hoi An Ancient Town, Vietnam (越南 會安古鎮).ppsx
Hoi An Ancient Town, Vietnam (越南 會安古鎮).ppsxHoi An Ancient Town, Vietnam (越南 會安古鎮).ppsx
Hoi An Ancient Town, Vietnam (越南 會安古鎮).ppsxChung Yen Chang
 
Akshay Mehndiratta Summer Special Light Meal Ideas From Across India.pptx
Akshay Mehndiratta Summer Special Light Meal Ideas From Across India.pptxAkshay Mehndiratta Summer Special Light Meal Ideas From Across India.pptx
Akshay Mehndiratta Summer Special Light Meal Ideas From Across India.pptxAkshay Mehndiratta
 
Night 7k Call Girls Noida Sector 93 Escorts Call Me: 8448380779
Night 7k Call Girls Noida Sector 93 Escorts Call Me: 8448380779Night 7k Call Girls Noida Sector 93 Escorts Call Me: 8448380779
Night 7k Call Girls Noida Sector 93 Escorts Call Me: 8448380779Delhi Call girls
 
Top 10 Traditional Indian Handicrafts.pptx
Top 10 Traditional Indian Handicrafts.pptxTop 10 Traditional Indian Handicrafts.pptx
Top 10 Traditional Indian Handicrafts.pptxdishha99
 
Visa Consultant in Lahore || 📞03094429236
Visa Consultant in Lahore || 📞03094429236Visa Consultant in Lahore || 📞03094429236
Visa Consultant in Lahore || 📞03094429236Sherazi Tours
 
Italia Lucca 1 Un tesoro nascosto tra le sue mura
Italia Lucca 1 Un tesoro nascosto tra le sue muraItalia Lucca 1 Un tesoro nascosto tra le sue mura
Italia Lucca 1 Un tesoro nascosto tra le sue murasandamichaela *
 
A Comprehensive Guide to The Types of Dubai Residence Visas.pdf
A Comprehensive Guide to The Types of Dubai Residence Visas.pdfA Comprehensive Guide to The Types of Dubai Residence Visas.pdf
A Comprehensive Guide to The Types of Dubai Residence Visas.pdfDisha Global Tours
 
visa consultant | 📞📞 03094429236 || Best Study Visa Consultant
visa consultant | 📞📞 03094429236 || Best Study Visa Consultantvisa consultant | 📞📞 03094429236 || Best Study Visa Consultant
visa consultant | 📞📞 03094429236 || Best Study Visa ConsultantSherazi Tours
 
Dubai Call Girls O528786472 Call Girls Dubai Big Juicy
Dubai Call Girls O528786472 Call Girls Dubai Big JuicyDubai Call Girls O528786472 Call Girls Dubai Big Juicy
Dubai Call Girls O528786472 Call Girls Dubai Big Juicyhf8803863
 
VIP Call Girls in Noida 9711199012 Escorts in Greater Noida,Ms
VIP Call Girls in Noida 9711199012 Escorts in Greater Noida,MsVIP Call Girls in Noida 9711199012 Escorts in Greater Noida,Ms
VIP Call Girls in Noida 9711199012 Escorts in Greater Noida,Msankitnayak356677
 
BERMUDA Triangle the mystery of life.pptx
BERMUDA Triangle the mystery of life.pptxBERMUDA Triangle the mystery of life.pptx
BERMUDA Triangle the mystery of life.pptxseribangash
 
08448380779 Call Girls In Chirag Enclave Women Seeking Men
08448380779 Call Girls In Chirag Enclave Women Seeking Men08448380779 Call Girls In Chirag Enclave Women Seeking Men
08448380779 Call Girls In Chirag Enclave Women Seeking MenDelhi Call girls
 
DARK TRAVEL AGENCY presented by Khuda Bux
DARK TRAVEL AGENCY presented by Khuda BuxDARK TRAVEL AGENCY presented by Khuda Bux
DARK TRAVEL AGENCY presented by Khuda BuxBeEducate
 
08448380779 Call Girls In Chhattarpur Women Seeking Men
08448380779 Call Girls In Chhattarpur Women Seeking Men08448380779 Call Girls In Chhattarpur Women Seeking Men
08448380779 Call Girls In Chhattarpur Women Seeking MenDelhi Call girls
 
08448380779 Call Girls In Shahdara Women Seeking Men
08448380779 Call Girls In Shahdara Women Seeking Men08448380779 Call Girls In Shahdara Women Seeking Men
08448380779 Call Girls In Shahdara Women Seeking MenDelhi Call girls
 
LPC Transport Presentation introduction to PLC
LPC Transport Presentation introduction to PLCLPC Transport Presentation introduction to PLC
LPC Transport Presentation introduction to PLCthomas851723
 

Recently uploaded (20)

best weekend places near delhi where you should visit.pdf
best weekend places near delhi where you should visit.pdfbest weekend places near delhi where you should visit.pdf
best weekend places near delhi where you should visit.pdf
 
Hoi An Ancient Town, Vietnam (越南 會安古鎮).ppsx
Hoi An Ancient Town, Vietnam (越南 會安古鎮).ppsxHoi An Ancient Town, Vietnam (越南 會安古鎮).ppsx
Hoi An Ancient Town, Vietnam (越南 會安古鎮).ppsx
 
Akshay Mehndiratta Summer Special Light Meal Ideas From Across India.pptx
Akshay Mehndiratta Summer Special Light Meal Ideas From Across India.pptxAkshay Mehndiratta Summer Special Light Meal Ideas From Across India.pptx
Akshay Mehndiratta Summer Special Light Meal Ideas From Across India.pptx
 
Night 7k Call Girls Noida Sector 93 Escorts Call Me: 8448380779
Night 7k Call Girls Noida Sector 93 Escorts Call Me: 8448380779Night 7k Call Girls Noida Sector 93 Escorts Call Me: 8448380779
Night 7k Call Girls Noida Sector 93 Escorts Call Me: 8448380779
 
Top 10 Traditional Indian Handicrafts.pptx
Top 10 Traditional Indian Handicrafts.pptxTop 10 Traditional Indian Handicrafts.pptx
Top 10 Traditional Indian Handicrafts.pptx
 
Rohini Sector 18 Call Girls Delhi 9999965857 @Sabina Saikh No Advance
Rohini Sector 18 Call Girls Delhi 9999965857 @Sabina Saikh No AdvanceRohini Sector 18 Call Girls Delhi 9999965857 @Sabina Saikh No Advance
Rohini Sector 18 Call Girls Delhi 9999965857 @Sabina Saikh No Advance
 
Call Girls In Munirka 📱 9999965857 🤩 Delhi 🫦 HOT AND SEXY VVIP 🍎 SERVICE
Call Girls In Munirka 📱  9999965857  🤩 Delhi 🫦 HOT AND SEXY VVIP 🍎 SERVICECall Girls In Munirka 📱  9999965857  🤩 Delhi 🫦 HOT AND SEXY VVIP 🍎 SERVICE
Call Girls In Munirka 📱 9999965857 🤩 Delhi 🫦 HOT AND SEXY VVIP 🍎 SERVICE
 
Visa Consultant in Lahore || 📞03094429236
Visa Consultant in Lahore || 📞03094429236Visa Consultant in Lahore || 📞03094429236
Visa Consultant in Lahore || 📞03094429236
 
Italia Lucca 1 Un tesoro nascosto tra le sue mura
Italia Lucca 1 Un tesoro nascosto tra le sue muraItalia Lucca 1 Un tesoro nascosto tra le sue mura
Italia Lucca 1 Un tesoro nascosto tra le sue mura
 
A Comprehensive Guide to The Types of Dubai Residence Visas.pdf
A Comprehensive Guide to The Types of Dubai Residence Visas.pdfA Comprehensive Guide to The Types of Dubai Residence Visas.pdf
A Comprehensive Guide to The Types of Dubai Residence Visas.pdf
 
visa consultant | 📞📞 03094429236 || Best Study Visa Consultant
visa consultant | 📞📞 03094429236 || Best Study Visa Consultantvisa consultant | 📞📞 03094429236 || Best Study Visa Consultant
visa consultant | 📞📞 03094429236 || Best Study Visa Consultant
 
Dubai Call Girls O528786472 Call Girls Dubai Big Juicy
Dubai Call Girls O528786472 Call Girls Dubai Big JuicyDubai Call Girls O528786472 Call Girls Dubai Big Juicy
Dubai Call Girls O528786472 Call Girls Dubai Big Juicy
 
Call Girls 🫤 Connaught Place ➡️ 9999965857 ➡️ Delhi 🫦 Russian Escorts FULL ...
Call Girls 🫤 Connaught Place ➡️ 9999965857  ➡️ Delhi 🫦  Russian Escorts FULL ...Call Girls 🫤 Connaught Place ➡️ 9999965857  ➡️ Delhi 🫦  Russian Escorts FULL ...
Call Girls 🫤 Connaught Place ➡️ 9999965857 ➡️ Delhi 🫦 Russian Escorts FULL ...
 
VIP Call Girls in Noida 9711199012 Escorts in Greater Noida,Ms
VIP Call Girls in Noida 9711199012 Escorts in Greater Noida,MsVIP Call Girls in Noida 9711199012 Escorts in Greater Noida,Ms
VIP Call Girls in Noida 9711199012 Escorts in Greater Noida,Ms
 
BERMUDA Triangle the mystery of life.pptx
BERMUDA Triangle the mystery of life.pptxBERMUDA Triangle the mystery of life.pptx
BERMUDA Triangle the mystery of life.pptx
 
08448380779 Call Girls In Chirag Enclave Women Seeking Men
08448380779 Call Girls In Chirag Enclave Women Seeking Men08448380779 Call Girls In Chirag Enclave Women Seeking Men
08448380779 Call Girls In Chirag Enclave Women Seeking Men
 
DARK TRAVEL AGENCY presented by Khuda Bux
DARK TRAVEL AGENCY presented by Khuda BuxDARK TRAVEL AGENCY presented by Khuda Bux
DARK TRAVEL AGENCY presented by Khuda Bux
 
08448380779 Call Girls In Chhattarpur Women Seeking Men
08448380779 Call Girls In Chhattarpur Women Seeking Men08448380779 Call Girls In Chhattarpur Women Seeking Men
08448380779 Call Girls In Chhattarpur Women Seeking Men
 
08448380779 Call Girls In Shahdara Women Seeking Men
08448380779 Call Girls In Shahdara Women Seeking Men08448380779 Call Girls In Shahdara Women Seeking Men
08448380779 Call Girls In Shahdara Women Seeking Men
 
LPC Transport Presentation introduction to PLC
LPC Transport Presentation introduction to PLCLPC Transport Presentation introduction to PLC
LPC Transport Presentation introduction to PLC
 

Into the 4th Dimension: Using Virtual Reality to Make Dreams Come True (Travel & Tourism Industry)

  • 1. June 2017 Rori DuBoff @roriduboff Into the 4th Dimension Using Virtual Reality to Make Dreams Come True
  • 2. Rori DuBoff | June 2017 | @roriduboff “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic” Arthur C. Clarke
  • 3. Into the 4th Dimension of Media REAL & PHYSICAL WORLD DIGITAL & VIRTUAL WORLD MOTION + SOUND VIEW & LISTEN VIRTUAL & AUGMENTED IMMERSE, EMBODY & ENHANCE INTERACTIVE CONNECT & COLLABORATE PRINT READ & TOUCH Rori DuBoff | June 2017 | @roriduboff
  • 4. A New World of Experiences VIEWING SCREENS VANISHING SCREENS PHYSICAL ASSETS VIRTUAL SIMULATIONS 2D INTERACTION 3D IMMERSION STORY TELLING STORY LIVING Rori DuBoff | June 2017 | @roriduboff
  • 5. The power of this sensation is people feel they are physically present within a visceral experience, living it first-hand rather than simply viewing it on a screen. Virtual Reality transports people into an immersive 360º world that saturates the mind and senses. The Power of Virtual Reality Rori DuBoff | June 2017 | @roriduboff
  • 6. “VR eliminates the need for external frames. For the first time, the medium is no longer outside us, but within us. The paint is human experience and the canvas is our consciousness. The idea of an externalized medium ceases to exist” — Chris Milk, co-founder, Within / Here Be Dragons Rori DuBoff | June 2017 | @roriduboff
  • 7. zz The Extended Reality (XR) Spectrum Rori DuBoff | June 2017 | @roriduboff There is a wide spectrum of experiences referred to as Virtual Reality 360 video Mobile VR Fully Immersive VRAugmented Reality Augmented Reality & Virtual Reality REAL & PHYSICAL WORLD VIRTUAL WORLD
  • 8. Devices Across the XR Spectrum REAL & PHYSICAL WORLD VIRTUAL WORLD Rori DuBoff | June 2017 | @roriduboff Augmented Reality & Virtual Reality GOOGLE DAYDREAM SAMSUNG GEAR GOOGLE CARDBOARD OCULUS RIFT HTC VIVE SMARTPHONEPC SONY PSVR MICROSOFT HOLOLENS GOOGLE TANGO APPLE ARKit META 360 video + smartphone-based VR (Mobile VR) are driving most user growth – due to lower cost and greater accessibility 360 video Mobile VR Fully Immersive VRAugmented Reality
  • 9. TURNING DREAMS INTO REALITY Reimagining the World Around You Rori DuBoff | June 2017 | @roriduboff
  • 10. Design Without Limitations Rori DuBoff | June 2017 | @roriduboff
  • 11. Rori DuBoff | June 2017 | @roriduboff Embody Another Being
  • 12. Rori DuBoff | June 2017 | @roriduboff Embody Knowledge
  • 13. Be Fearless Rori DuBoff | June 2017 | @roriduboff
  • 14. Achieve the Impossible Rori DuBoff | June 2017 | @roriduboff
  • 15. Put the World in Your Hands Rori DuBoff | June 2017 | @roriduboff
  • 16. Rori DuBoff | June 2017 | @roriduboff Time Travel
  • 17.
  • 18. Share Experiences Rori DuBoff | June 2017 | @roriduboff
  • 19.
  • 20.
  • 21. Tourism: Rapid Projected VR Growth Consumer Interest in VR Use Cases • Travel & Adventure is the highest ranking consumer category of interest at 73% • Entertainment & Live events is 67% • Gaming is 61% Source: Greenlight Insights 2016 Rori DuBoff | June 2017 | @roriduboff
  • 22. XR Opportunities for Travel & Leisure Rori DuBoff | June 2017 | @roriduboff TRIP PLANNING Enable virtual previews of places & spaces for meetings events & other travel needs *AR opportunity 2 DREAM DESTINATIONS Invite exploration of new and far away locations for future travel 1 VIRTUAL CONCIERGE Offer personalized customer service and tips, plus guided support for bookings *AR opportunity 4 VIRTUAL TOURS Provide guided travel tours for friends and family to join in together remotely *AR opportunity 3 BUCKET LIST Create opportunities for people to pursue and achieve once-in a life time adventures 7 OPEN ACCESS Empower people to experience what they typically cannot (due to physical, economic or other barriers) 6 VIP REWARDS Reward guests with limited experiences, intimate gatherings & exclusive perks *AR opportunity 5 VR ACTIVITY CENTERS Location-based VR content for guest entertainment. Gaming, sports, arts and crafts, plus more 8
  • 23. Rori DuBoff | June 2017 | @roriduboff Reality Check
  • 24. Rori DuBoff Managing Director, Head of Content Innovation (VR/AR) Accenture Interactive Rori.Duboff@Accenture.com @roriduboff Thank you!

Editor's Notes

  1. The unique power of VR is unlike anything we have seen before due to the intensity of its user experience and impact. Whether through 360º live action video, game engine or computer-generated imagery (CGI), VR has the ability to transform every day moments into life altering experiences that transcend our conventions of space and time.  By creating the illusion of 3D depth from 2D images (via stereoscopic display), VR transports people into an immersive 360º world that saturates the mind, body and senses. Such is the power of this sensation that people feel they are physically present within the experience, living it first-hand rather than simply viewing it on a screen. “
  2. So how can travel brands make use of virtual reality to help promote products and service, or to engage with potential customers? Here are some ideas: https://www.marketingweek.com/2016/06/09/consumers-are-most-drawn-to-travel-and-music-experiences-on-virtual-reality/ Showcase hotel room, venues and amenities Try before you buy Virtual visit for meeting planning, weddings, conferences, etc. Discover a new destination or area before making a reservation (travel agencies such as Thomas Cook are already doing so) Rise traveler expectations before a trip VR is not meant to replace an actual trip, but may very well complement it by highlighting some key selling features beforehand, at the planning stage of the decision-making process. Virtual reality for ‘try before you buy’ Virtual reality technologies offer travellers a much better preview of possible destinations than a website or a brochure and the technology now exists to bring the beach to the would-be sunbather or the trail to the wannabe trekker. Virgin Holidays has already used Google Cardboard technology in some of its stores, with images and sounds captured on VR headsets at one of its resorts in Mexico available for travellers considering booking a trip to experience. The company claims “phenomenal” results, with a significant uplift in sales both to the resort in question and other destinations