Virtual Tourism Experience: A Tale from Malaysia

Sharina Osman

Chapter Chapter 17 in Technology Application in Tourism in Asia, 2022, pp 283-294 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract The tourism and hospitality industry is one of the sectors that have witnessed more remarkable changes brought by technology. Technology is paramount that contributed a lot towards the success of this industry around the world. However, even though the adoption of technology in the tourism sector is outraging, the infestation of the world Pandemic Coronavirus has made the industry even more dependable on technology. The movement restriction and the concern of being infected change how people look at travelling. Exploring the world from the comfort of their own home is the fundamental concept of virtual reality travel that is currently seeing a surge in popularity. These virtual reality travel experiences aim to create a feeling that is as much like being in the actual destination possible. These are made possible with the advancement of technology. Although virtual travel may never replace traditional travel, just as travel platforms, from print to social media, the evolution and application of new technology, virtual travel potentially become as popular as actual travel exploration. This chapter elucidates the virtual tourism experience and explores how far the virtual experience helps ramps up tourism in Malaysia. It also discusses the intriguing possibilities around virtual travel experience, collected from the involvement of the participants of the MyVirtual Experience Program.

Keywords: Technology innovation; Virtual tourism experience; Tourism; Malaysia (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-5461-9_17

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