VR technology gives new meaning to ‘holidaying at home’. But is it really a substitute for travel?

Participants in a virtual reality travel experience reported a sense of relaxation, similar to that gained from travel in real life. Shutterstock Tourism is often about seeking deeper emotional and personal connections with the world around us. It’s a quintessential part of the “experience economy”, creating memories that can be recalled, re-lived and re-shared for a lifetime. … Continue reading VR technology gives new meaning to ‘holidaying at home’. But is it really a substitute for travel?