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Watching videos like these can be a major Motivator to visiting a tourist destination. But did you know that pre-visiting a place like this in virtual reality can actually be anywhere between 25 and 40% MORE effective? That's why SITEnetwork are creating virtual twins of spectacular destinations all over the world that you can pre-visit with your friends and family before chosing to go there. A Social, Interactive, Twin Economy (SITE), you can also use our own global currency to make purchases, pre-book physical tours or return to previous holiday destination to buy that local delicacy or large souvenir that wouldn't fit in your carry on luggage. On average each of the world's 1.3 billion travellers spend over €1,000 during their visit on these types of products. With global torusm growing at more than 5% every year, Virtual pre and post trip purchasing has the potential to become a significant global market. Contact us at info@sitenetwork.io to learn more - or join our community at https://lnkd.in/e7DCzHkA

Indian travellers are exploring the world like never before, but some typically popular destinations remain less visited by them.  However VR marketing can provide the solution... Western Europe, North America, Africa, South America, and Oceania see fewer Indian tourists. But why is this? Complex visa processes, long travel times, higher costs, and less familiarity with these regions often deter visits. Indian travellers tend to prefer destinations that offer easier visas, shorter flights, cultural familiarity, and budget-friendly options. To attract more Indian tourists, these destinations could simplify travel logistics, improve connectivity, and tailor marketing to resonate with Indian preferences. The potential for growth is immense as India's outbound tourism market continues to expand As India’s population and spending power grow, the country is emerging as a key player in global tourism. But how can lesser-visited international destinations capture the attention of this expanding market? The answer could lie in virtual reality (VR) marketing. VR Can Boost Indian Travel to Lesser-Known Destinations Imagine offering Indian travellers a chance to explore distant, unfamiliar places without leaving their homes. VR can: Provide immersive 360-degree tours of attractions Showcase accommodations and local experiences Introduce cultural highlights through interactive storytelling This bridges gaps of distance, unfamiliarity, and even cultural differences, creating a sense of comfort and excitement that motivates bookings. India’s outbound travel market is booming: India is now Asia’s largest source market for outbound travellers. Indian outbound tourism grew 190% in 2022. Indian tourists spent $13 billion in the U.S. alone last year. For destinations Increased Indian visitors mean higher hotel occupancy, more local spending, and growth in sectors like transport and tours. It diversifies tourism markets, reducing reliance on traditional visitors and mitigates economic risks. So why might virtual reality marketing work to attract this market to the rest of the world? VR marketing doesn’t just showcase destinations — it creates emotional connections Tourists can “experience” the destination before booking. Destinations see higher engagement and improved conversion rates. By adopting VR marketing, destinations can stand out in a crowded market, attract tech-savvy Indian travellers, and build a competitive edge. Looking at the Bigger Picture, Lesser-known destinations that embrace VR marketing aren’t just selling trips — they’re investing in their economic future. #tourism #travel #virtualreality BizzTech Dirk Schmidt

Massive congratulations to the amazing BizzTech team who are leading the way in virtual reality that's streamed like Netflix directly to your device Because all the hard work is being done elsewhere, their system allows gaming level VR to run on even low spec devices, democratising access to immersive digital twin environments for education, conferences, culture and history - even tourism. And as they are streamed like a website, there's no need for apps or downloads - users just click on a link and enter the space. I've been following these guys' work for several years now and so I'm over the moon (but not at all surprised) to see their recent successes, including partnerships with giants like NVIDIA and Esri, and even hosting the hugely successful Smart Cities in the Metaverse global summit. Check out the BizzTech page to see some examples of their amazing system (website link in the comments below) Keep up the great work guys! #virtualreality #smartcities #digitaltwins

Here's to a future connecting you with the very best spectacles each country has to offer! Happy New Year from SITE Network

In this article, our Chief Commercial Officer outlines the problems faced by the NC500 route in Scotland and a SITEnetwork approach to solving them! https://lnkd.in/g9Pzj8JW

Tourism is a massive industry, one of the top 5 global industries in fact. This is why SITE Network has focused its VR services here. However, although tourism is massively beneficial to local and national economies worldwide, it also has the potential to do harm, both environmental, economic and societal. Factors with the greatest potential to cause harm include over-tourism, which can strain local infrastructure and resources, disrupting communities and cultural heritage. Environmental degradation from pollution, habitat destruction, and resource depletion can also occur. Additionally, economic inequalities can arise when tourism benefits are not evenly distributed. This is why SITE Network (which stands for Social, Interactive Twin Economy) is being designed not just to stimulate tourism, but to enhance understanding of these issues and to actively balance out the over-tourism and under-tourism that contribute to them. To learn more about how we are using Virtual and Augmented reality, AI and Blockhain to achieve these goals, visit out website or join our Telegram community using the links in the comments below. #tourism #economics #technology

Meet our three directors Damian Pike, Graeme Stevens and David W. Sime as they describe SITE Network's current progress and future plans while exploring SandBox VR Each week we'll be visiting a different VR platform while we update you on the many developments around SITEnetwork https://lnkd.in/eURbKaEy

Watch Metaverse Tourism Association founder Lisa Gibbons speak to us about the intersection of technology and tourism, and how companies like SITE Network can help address issues of Under and Over-tourism #tourism #metaverse #traveltech

Our XR and Digital Twins lead David W. Sime has been invited to work on the ground-breaking UN Citiverse initiative - guiding the future of Tourism, Economic Development and Education - SITE Network's three focal points. Learn more in the post below, and join David and the team at https://lnkd.in/e7DCzHkA

Now you can explore locations anywhere in the world, from any Internet enabled device. Notre-Dame cathedral on your phone? No problem. The Grand Canyon on your VR headset? Just a click away. Using modern scanning techniques like Guassian Splatting and NeRFs (Neural Radiance Fields), beautifully detailed 3D scenes like these can be rapidly captured anywhere in the world. And then, using similar "streaming" technology to that which brings NetFlix to your phone or computer, you can access and explore these scenes from anywhere in the world. This is being used in industries like travel and tourism (check out SITE Network to learn more on that) as well as real estate property sales, and even disaster recovery planning. Get in touch to learn more.