Virtual Tour is a ‘Travel Solution’ during the pandemic. This reality isn’t new, but this felt like the year it finally arrived. As the pandemic forced travellers to stay home, virtual tour reality quickly became a portal to the world. The concept of ‘virtual tour’ provides alternative travelling for people who are unable to take a vacation, while at the same time, it can also be used to promote tourist destinations amid the COVID-19.
Virtual Tour is a New Trend
Airlines have jumped on the trend. Emirates has created virtual tours of its Airbus A380 planes, so you can sip a real cocktail at home while pretending you’re at the onboard bar. Hawaiian Airlines launched a series of video tutorials, teaching the basics of the islands’ native language and how to make poke bowls like the ones served at Honolulu’s Koko Head Café.
What is a virtual tour and why is it so useful for business?
Imagine walking into the location (a restaurant, hotel, villa or any other space) for the first time. You have a look around. You take a step closer to the objects you see. You pass through the rooms. Now imagine doing all that on the screen of your computer or a smartphone — this is called a virtual tour.
How a virtual tour is made
A complete 360° tour consists of several panoramic images which are edited and seamlessly connected into a single piece. It is also possible to take a tour of a miniature space as well. For DECIEM (The Abnormal Beauty Company) “The Ordinary” only two panoramas were needed to be shot. No matter what the size of the premises is, the complete tour will do its job.
Is a virtual tour the same as Google Street View?
Google Street View gives you a sense of the place’s exterior, while a 360° tour allows you to get inside. When it is ready, we place it on Google Maps and make it available on your Google My Business listing. A virtual tour completes your company’s page and improves your SEO ranking.
Conclusion
Virtual tours promise to be a great equalizer. When all you need to see the world is Wi-Fi, your choices for escape are limitless.
