Will virtual reality technology be relevant in hospitality decades from now, or is it just a shiny fad?
Focus on a new guest experience
The innovators and technology companies focusedÊon a new guest experienceÊhave it right. The business travelers of today are some of the most sophisticated travelers to date. Business and leisure travelers love technology “when it works”.
IHG launches hotel virtual reality service in China
Guests will be able to try VR in a “Vive Zone”, which offers gaming, entertainment and interactions in a fully immersive digital generated environment.
Best Western launches VR tours for all North American hotels
Through the Best Western Virtual Reality Experience (BWVRE), guests are now able to view a virtual reality tour of nearly 2,000 properties.
The future of luxury travel: Faith Popcorn perspective
Consumers will be craving immersive experiences which will allow them to indulge in luxury in both a physical and a virtual sense.
Carlson unveils Virtual Reality interface for new BluPrint design program
BluPrint addresses three key aspects of the guest experience – guest rooms, social, meetings and event spaces.
Carlson Rezidor using virtual reality to showcase Radisson Blu’s BluPrint design program
Carlson Rezidor is aiming to redefining the design process for investors and change how travelers discover and explore its hotels.
Will Virtual Reality be a game changer in travel marketing?
More and more hospitality brands are using VR technology to get potential travelers to experience their product or service. Is this a fad or true game-changing trend?
VR headsets – what’s here, what’s coming, and how hotels can use them
Virtual reality technology is moving at lighting speed and knowing how the products can be best used to market your location could be the key to reaching new travelers in years to come.
Can virtual reality change the way event spaces are booked?
Whether you’re providing a better way for event planners to evaluate your space ahead of time, or turning the tech into an additional feature of the venue, virtual reality can be a valuable tool to increase event bookings in your space.