AURORA: Journal of Emerging Business Paradigms
Vol. 1 No. 2 (2024): December

Utilization of Virtual Reality Technology in Tourism Destination Promotion Strategy to Increase Tourist Attraction

Istiqlal Istiqlal (Universitas Muhammadiyah Mataram)
Ziqrurrahman Irsyad (Universitas Muhammadiyah Mataram)
Dedy Iswanto (Universitas Muhammadiyah Mataram)



Article Info

Publish Date
12 Dec 2024

Abstract

This study aims to explore the utilization of Virtual Reality (VR) technology in tourism destination promotion strategies to increase tourist attraction through a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach. The study was conducted by selecting literature from academic databases such as Google Scholar, Scopus, and DOAJ, using keywords such as “virtual reality,” “destination promotion,” and “tourism” within the time span of 2014-2024. The results showed that VR significantly influenced travelers' perceptions by creating deep emotional engagement and increasing visit intentions. VR is also able to strengthen destination image through immersive experiences that enrich tourists' interactions with virtual environments. However, challenges were found in the adoption of VR by certain demographic groups, such as elderly travelers who tend to be more resistant to this technology. This research highlights the gaps in understanding regarding the wider application of VR, as well as the need for further research to develop effective and holistic promotional strategies to integrate VR with conventional methods. Future research should focus on ways to maintain the authenticity of the tourist experience through VR as well as reaching more diverse market segments.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

aurora

Publisher

Subject

Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Economics, Econometrics & Finance

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AURORA: Journal of Emerging Business Paradigms is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to advancing knowledge and understanding in the fields of marketing, business, entrepreneurship, human resource management, financial management, strategic management, and accounting. With a focus on ...