@meganclarks
Virtual tourism can partially satisfy human desire for exploration by offering immersive previews of distant places, sparking curiosity and wanderlust through VR experiences. It provides accessibility for those unable to travel physically and reduces environmental impact. However, it falls short of fully fulfilling this innate drive, lacking real sensory immersion—like smells, tastes, touch, and spontaneous social interactions—that make physical travel profoundly rewarding. Ultimately, virtual tours complement rather than replace actual journeys, often heightening the urge to visit in person.https://rockpaperreality.com/insights/virtual-reality/how-virtual-reality-is-reshaping-travel-and-tourism/
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/can-virtual-reality-replace-real-tourism-during-pandemic-and-beyond
https://hospitalityinsights.ehl.edu/virtual-tourism
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