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<p>The digital era has ushered in transformative changes for the tourism industry, with virtual reality (VR) technology emerging as a pivotal innovation. This study investigates VR’s role in revolutionizing tourism by offering immersive experiences that enhance the enjoyment of travel and contribute to the preservation and transmission of cultural heritage. Our research assesses VR’s effects on tourism experiences and economic performance by employing panoramic roaming and multi-projection immersive environments. Findings reveal a dramatic increase in tourism returns, with a notable 80% rise in total return on assets for CITS, from 10% in 2013 to 18% in 2023. Additionally, VR has significantly influenced tourists’ spatial-temporal behaviors, boosting their engagement and interest in heritage sites. This paper highlights VR technology’s potential to augment tourism experiences and economic gains, underscoring its importance in the sector’s digital evolution.</p>
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The digital era has ushered in transformative changes for the tourism industry, with virtual reality (VR) technology emerging as a pivotal innovation. This study investigates VR’s role in revolutionizing tourism by offering immersive experiences that enhance the enjoyment of travel and contribute to the preservation and transmission of cultural heritage. Our research assesses VR’s effects on tourism experiences and economic performance by employing panoramic roaming and multi-projection immersive environments. Findings reveal a dramatic increase in tourism returns, with a notable 80% rise in total return on assets for CITS, from 10% in 2013 to 18% in 2023. Additionally, VR has significantly influenced tourists’ spatial-temporal behaviors, boosting their engagement and interest in heritage sites. This paper highlights VR technology’s potential to augment tourism experiences and economic gains, underscoring its importance in the sector’s digital evolution.

Application and Reflection of Virtual Reality in Digital Tourism Development

Applied Mathematics and Nonlinear Sciences

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

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The digital era has ushered in transformative changes for the tourism industry, with virtual reality (VR) technology emerging as a pivotal innovation. This...

Application and Reflection of Virtual Reality in Digital Tourism Development

Data publikacji: 01 kwi 2024

Zakres stron: -

Otrzymano: 07 lut 2024

Przyjęty: 14 lut 2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/amns-2024-0841

Słowa kluczowe
Virtual reality technology, Digital tourism, Panoramic roaming, Economic benefits

© 2024 Yun Li et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Application and Reflection of Virtual Reality in Digital Tourism Development

Data publikacji: 01 kwi 2024

Zakres stron: -

Otrzymano: 07 lut 2024

Przyjęty: 14 lut 2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/amns-2024-0841

Słowa kluczoweVirtual reality technology, Digital tourism, Panoramic roaming, Economic benefits

© 2024 Yun Li et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Słowa kluczowe
Virtual reality technology, Digital tourism, Panoramic roaming, Economic benefits