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Virtual Tourism Experience: A Tale from Malaysia

In: Technology Application in Tourism in Asia

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  • Sharina Osman

    (Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL))

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.

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  • Sharina Osman, 2022. "Virtual Tourism Experience: A Tale from Malaysia," Springer Books, in: Azizul Hassan (ed.), Technology Application in Tourism in Asia, chapter 0, pages 283-294, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-981-16-5461-9_17
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-5461-9_17
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