Author Callum Sulsh
The City of Derby has a proud history, having introduced people to everything from the world’s first factory to Lara Croft. It now looks set to revolutionise the visitor experience. At the cutting edge of industry and technology for centuries, Derby’s latest innovation reinvents the way in which visitors to the city can discover what
The first Future Tourism Experience event took place on the 17th April at Kempton Park Racecourse in the Premier Suite. The event was about the intersect between customer demand and supplier’s innovation. Attendees had the opportunity to get hands on, fully immersed in a variety of experiences on display. In addition to this was a
The VRUK festival was back for its second consecutive year and they followed the first year with another great show. There was something for everyone. Whether it was hands on workshops. Exhibitors giving you a chance to immerse yourself through experiencing their latest products. Or even some very thought provoking lectures. The lectures included a
Here is a pick of four great experiences. As with many other things in modern life, technology is changing the way we enjoy our leisure. Virtual reality experiences are one of the new trends in tourism and London is right at the centre of it all. Amongst the newest attractions harnessing VR’s potential is The
Tate and HTC VIVE™ are pleased to announce a new partnership for Tate Modern’s major upcoming exhibition, Modigliani. Visitors to the gallery will be able to enjoy a new integrated virtual reality experience right in the heart of the exhibition, the first of its kind at Tate, vividly enhancing our understanding of one of the
In the changing world of tourism and leisure it seems certain that virtual reality technologies will play a major part in reshaping both the products on offer and how visitors experience them. We therefore made a visit to the virtual reality show in London to pick up on the latest trends, products and projects and
We all have those certain fantasies that we would love to fulfil, no, I am not talking sexually. I am talking about that one character you have always wanted to be, ever since your childhood. For me when I was younger I was certain I was spider man and what do you know something has
Alchemy VR is one of the leading virtual reality studios in the world they have built up a strong reputation and worked with some interesting partners collaborating on some very compelling concepts. They have a very strong background in producing, with members of their staff having a history of working for the prestigious Atlantic Productions.
In Croydon, London we recently came across an exciting young company called Sol VR Lounge. Sol VR Lounge is a business based around virtual reality products. This company highlights the advances in technology and the way in which moving image is experienced now. Over the past few years’ cinema experiences have evolved from merely just
We recently hosted our first future tourism event, a study tour at the London Stadium, followed by a Discussion with Iain George at the Arcelor Mittal Orbit. The event received mixed reviews, but on the whole, it was a success. The event kicked off with an introduction by Iain George Project Director of Imagineear, and
