IMPLEMENTATION OF VIRTUAL TOURISM IN REAL TIME AS A GLOBAL INNOVATIVE TOOL FOR THE STRUCTURE OF FUTURE TOURISM MODEL

Identifier:  TFM:459

Handle: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11797/TFM459

Authors:  GEORGIADIS, IOANNIS

Abstract:
Virtual tourism has gained ground and transformed many sectors in the field of tourism today. Destinations have benefited obtaining stronger positioning and identity constructing the virtual image. The significance influence of virtual technology and innovation applied on a destination approaches the global market adding value to current products and services. This paper investigates the potential of use the virtual travel instead of virtual time in real time on the global destinations. This unique interaction through various stages in tourism generates profits from the global market and approaches destinations without physical presence in real time. The aim of this study is to reveal the potential constructing the new model of tourist through the virtual travel in real time. Apart from this it will be useful to investigate the potential of solving the fundamental issue of world poverty through virtual tourism in real time innovation model. In order to explore the case study an exploratory research has been conducted on focus groups and individuals. The qualitative research has divided in two segments. Frequent travelers have selected on the focus group and individuals have selected for less frequent travelers. To create real time experiences on a destination, among others, several issues need to be analyzed. In pre-visit experience, in the home destination, the other two phases (transit route and final destination) can take place in real time without physical presence. Research results provide a significant correlation among the perceptions of potential virtual travelers and destinations and pave the way for this new model in travel and tourism industry.