Virtual Reality (VR) is defining the landscape of tourism but the experience and preparedness for its future in the global north and global south seem not to be the same.
Can one really claim to have tourism experience with VR?
What are the implications of VR in the tourism sector of developing nations?
Who manufactures VR gadgets, for who and what cost?
Discussions and articles on VR and any facet of tourism are welcomed.
Nice questions! I reflected on this in 2004-2005 in the first wave of VR.
I would say no, as tourism request officially overnights, but it is defenetly a recreation activity that can be coupled in tourist experieces. In Rome we do have some examples.
Interesting area to really look into.
Certainly VR is influencing tourism. In case of India tourism is still an experiential activity. VR is still a long way to be adopted by domestic tourists. Central and state governments are working towards promoting tourism. Industry has also witnessed rise in tourist (both international and domestic) last 10 years.
I will recommend you a recent paper in Tourism Geographies : Griffin, T., & Muldoon, M. (2020). Exploring virtual reality experiences of slum tourism. Tourism Geographies, 1-20.
Thank you Abdelkader Mohamed Elsayed . Now in the times of Pandemic VR tourism will be the most sought after solution. Being at home, maintaining social distancing, and after following all such guidelines human brain needs a break and crave to be out. For instance I enjoy various social groups on Facebook where local people, or previous tourists keep sharing pictures videos and their personal experiences. Apart from that TV channels like National Geographic and Travel XP are all time favorite to explore the world.
I am sure VR will be new normal for tourism industry.
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