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Virtual Journeys, Real Engagement: Analyzing User Experience in a Virtual Traveling Social Platform
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: Received: 25 November 2023 / Approved: 27 November 2023 / Online: 27 November 2023 (04:29:39 CET)
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Nazare, A.-K.; Moldoveanu, A.; Moldoveanu, F. Virtual Journeys, Real Engagement: Analyzing User Experience on a Virtual Travel Social Platform. Information 2024, 15, 396. Nazare, A.-K.; Moldoveanu, A.; Moldoveanu, F. Virtual Journeys, Real Engagement: Analyzing User Experience on a Virtual Travel Social Platform. Information 2024, 15, 396.
Abstract
A sustainable smart tourism ecosystem relies on building digital networks that link tourists to destinations. This study explores how web and immersive technologies, such as the VRRO platform, can improve tourism by offering interactive experiences to augment traditional travel. The study underscores the role of VRRO's design in enhancing user interaction and engagement, thereby encouraging the generation of user content and the development of a virtual tour network. An empirical analysis investigates user engagement, revealing that the platform is accessible to users regardless of their technological familiarity. It suggests a high likelihood of sustained use and recommendations. In conclusion, VRRO demonstrates how accessible and innovative technologies in tourism modernize travel experiences and significantly contribute to the evolution of the broader tourism ecosystem.
Keywords
virtual tourism; sustainable tourism; cultural heritage digitization; user engagement; VRRO platform; case study; empirical analysis.
Subject
Computer Science and Mathematics, Information Systems
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