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Is Metaverse A Comfortable Parallel Universe For The Tourism Industry Or A Nightmare Full Of Fear?, Busra Kaya, Sinan B. Bayar, Selma Meydan Uygur
Is Metaverse A Comfortable Parallel Universe For The Tourism Industry Or A Nightmare Full Of Fear?, Busra Kaya, Sinan B. Bayar, Selma Meydan Uygur
University of South Florida (USF) M3 Publishing
The aim of the study is to determine the usage areas of the metaverse, that is, the virtual universe, for the tourism sector and to reveal its positive and negative aspects. The fact that the concept of metaverse is still new means that industry stakeholders and researchers do not know how to proceed, and that it is late in raising awareness of the contributions or damages to the field. In this context, the study also aims to provide a foresight about the metaverse for the tourism sector stakeholders. In this respect, its contribution to the literature and the sector makes …
Significance Of Vr In The Spa: A Spatial Analysis, Irini L. F. Tang, Schultz Z. B. Xu, Eric Chan
Significance Of Vr In The Spa: A Spatial Analysis, Irini L. F. Tang, Schultz Z. B. Xu, Eric Chan
University of South Florida (USF) M3 Publishing
The pandemic became a real part of daily life. We do not know whether it was God’s will or fate to halt worldwide travel. Both worldwide travelers and those who prefer to stay close to home were made more hyper aware of their physical and mental well-being. Keeping healthy and remaining well in terms of living a quality life became a priority. In this regard, spa visitors also desired to visit or travel somewhere else when the opportunity arose and the cost is affordable. Virtual Reality (VR) was one of the Smart Technologies that helped serve this wanderlust need when …
The Effect Of The Usage Of Virtual Reality In Tourism Education On Learning Motivation, Sarp T. Kumlu, Emrah Ozkul
The Effect Of The Usage Of Virtual Reality In Tourism Education On Learning Motivation, Sarp T. Kumlu, Emrah Ozkul
University of South Florida (USF) M3 Publishing
Humanity has developed with technology by following the new products that emerge throughout their lives. Technology, especially in education, enables students to show interest by having different and fun experiences in the course. It is thought that technology in applied and theoretical courses is also considered to be important in tourism education just as it is in engineering, architecture, and medicine as an effective tool for students to enjoy and succeed in the course. Besides that, it is possible to say that it is easier for students to access information and save time with technological tools. In the 21st century, …