“She was amazed,” she said, calling the VR travel experiences “a lifesaver for us”. Strict lockdowns and travel limitations during the pandemic have sparked fresh interest in immersive virtual travel experiences, which have become more accessible and affordable with new apps and VR hardware. Data on VR travel usage is limited but developers have seen surging interest since the pandemic hit. — AFP“It has been skyrocketing,” said Cezara Windrem, creator of the Alcove VR platform at AARP Innovation Labs. Travel substitute, complementWith the tourism industry largely obliterated by the coronavirus outbreak, virtual reality has emerged as both a substitute for real-world travel and a complement to help people plan their next trip.

Source: The Star March 27, 2021 09:33 UTC