The travel and tourism industry was one of the hardest hit by the pandemic. Now, one travel platform has become the latest business to adapt its digital offering in order to survive the current climate.
LokaLocal7, a website that allows travelers to book accommodation, tours and unique experiences at destinations in Southeast Asia, has unveiled virtual reality technology to transform the way people discover destinations in Malaysia and inspire them to visit once global travel restrictions ease.
The technology provides interactive, 360-degree virtual tours which can be combined with stories, videos and audio. So far, the platform has created customized virtual experiences for hotels, resorts, museums and travel attractions which are then integrated with their booking systems.
Chin Yoon Khen, LokaLocal’s CEO explained: “We’re empowering businesses who want to take their stories and marketing message to a new dimension. Going virtual facilitates content discovery for venues and activities, while boosting engagement and providing real value.”8