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Bernard Marr is a world-renowned futurist, influencer and thought leader in the fields of business and technology, with a passion for using technology for the good of humanity. He is a best-selling author of over 20 books, writes a regular column for Forbes and advises and coaches many of the world’s best-known organisations. He has a combined following of 4 million people across his social media channels and newsletters and was ranked by LinkedIn as one of the top 5 business influencers in the world.

Bernard’s latest books are ‘Future Skills’, ‘The Future Internet’, ‘Business Trends in Practice’ and ‘Generative AI in Practice’.

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Bernard Marr ist ein weltbekannter Futurist, Influencer und Vordenker in den Bereichen Wirtschaft und Technologie mit einer Leidenschaft für den Einsatz von Technologie zum Wohle der Menschheit. Er ist Bestsellerautor von 20 Büchern, schreibt eine regelmäßige Kolumne für Forbes und berät und coacht viele der weltweit bekanntesten Organisationen. Er hat über 2 Millionen Social-Media-Follower, 1 Million Newsletter-Abonnenten und wurde von LinkedIn als einer der Top-5-Business-Influencer der Welt und von Xing als Top Mind 2021 ausgezeichnet.

Bernards neueste Bücher sind ‘Künstliche Intelligenz im Unternehmen: Innovative Anwendungen in 50 Erfolgreichen Unternehmen’

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How the Metaverse Will Transform the Travel Industry

3 May 2022

Travel in the metaverse won’t replace the real deal – but immersive experiences of all kinds are already improving travel and hospitality.

How the Metaverse Will Transform the Travel Industry | Bernard Marr

There’s no doubt about it: The travel industry has taken a beating since the beginning of the pandemic.

But there is plenty of reason for hope for travel and hospitality, especially with the potential of the metaverse right around the corner.

Many travel companies are already embracing VR and AR to help them differentiate their offerings, emphasize their positioning as high-quality service providers, and stay ahead of the competition.

While virtual travel in the metaverse is not likely to replace the real thing, the metaverse will certainly improve travel experiences in many ways. Let’s take a look at some of the fascinating things we can expect from metaverse travel:

Put on Your Headset to Travel the World

In the metaverse, we’ll be able to teleport to locations all over the planet and experience anywhere in real-time. These advances will completely shift our relationship with travel, because they will cut down on the amount of time we spend waiting on train platforms, standing in security lines, or worrying about missing buses.

Companies like these offer immersive tours and virtual travel experiences of all kinds:

Here are some other ways VR will transform travel in the metaverse:

  • “Try before you buy” VR experiences. Immersive experiences like Travel World VR allow travelers to try out accommodations and destinations before booking real-world tickets. These kinds of experiences will be a huge marketing boost for hotel brands, travel agents, resorts, and tour operators.
  • Booking travel in VR. Some agents and hotels are encouraging their customers to book trips or hotel stays in the VR world through platforms like Amadeus Navitaire and SkyNav, rather than clicking on a mouse or tapping on a screen.
  • Improved customer service. Brands can improve their reputation and engage with customers in countless ways in the metaverse. Visitors and guests will be able to purchase souvenirs, book flights home, ask questions about room service, or use concierge services, all in a VR environment.
  • In-flight entertainment. Imagine being able to break up the monotony and boredom of a long-haul flight by putting on a VR headset and entering the metaverse. Immersive experiences could not only be entertaining on flights or train trips, but they could also ease anxiety.

Getting More Out of Your Vacation with Augmented Reality (AR)

Once you reach your real-life destination, features of the metaverse will help you get around and get more out of your travel experience.

AR mobile apps like City Guide Tour offer on-screen information about landmarks, museums, galleries, parks, and other places of interest, museums, as you stroll through a city or town. The mobile app Street Life gives you access to a library of crowdsourced guided tours that you can watch from home, or use to navigate your in-person travel adventures. You can even upload your own images and videos to Street Life!

The Chinese ride-sharing AR app Didi guides passengers through buildings to find their specific pick-up locations, and there is an AR cocktail experience called Mirage by City Social that pairs real-life drinks with artistic digital overlays.

What’s Coming for Travel in the Metaverse

Even Marriott Bonvoy is getting on board the metaverse trend. In December 2021, the luxury hotel brand partnered with up-and-coming artists JVY, TXREK, and Erick Nicolay to create three non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The NFTs were awarded – along with 200,000 Marriott Bonvoy points each – to three lucky winners.

From better booking, to virtual try-before-you-buy experiences, to useful AR apps that make your travel life easier and smoother, travel in the metaverse will be a whole new world.

Business Trends In Practice | Bernard Marr
Business Trends In Practice | Bernard Marr

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Bernard Marr is a world-renowned futurist, influencer and thought leader in the fields of business and technology, with a passion for using technology for the good of humanity.

He is a best-selling author of over 20 books, writes a regular column for Forbes and advises and coaches many of the world’s best-known organisations.

He has a combined following of 4 million people across his social media channels and newsletters and was ranked by LinkedIn as one of the top 5 business influencers in the world.

Bernard’s latest book is ‘Generative AI in Practice’.

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