Virtual Reality

The Sandbox and Cipriani partner to Celebrate Timeless Italian Luxury Experiences in the Metaverse
Participants will attend a masquerade ball, fashion shows, concerts, and walk the streets of Venice to experience its rich history.
Wow Bao Launches The Hot Buns Club and Creates Unique Digital CollectaBaos to Enhance its Points-Based, Bao Bucks Rewards Program
Wow Bao is the first virtual restaurant to combine a web3 integrated loyalty program with a traditional rewards program.

Labor/Workforce Mgmt/Scheduling
Top Tech Headlines from March
reveals which news headlines captured our audience's attention the most during the month of March.
Loyalty
Augmented & Virtual Reality: Practical and Useful for Restaurants
In part two of this two-part series, HT interviews restaurateurs to discuss how they're using augmented and virtual reality to engage with guests and employees.
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Augmented & Virtual Reality: Practical and Useful for Hotels
In part one of this two-part series, HT interviews hoteliers to learn how augmented and virtual reality can foster engagement, loyalty for guests as well as employees.
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
VR Campaign Amplifies St Giles Message of Centrality, Immersion
St Giles used virtual reality technology to connect viewers with the immersive experience of staying at a St Giles property.
Central Reservations
Profitroom: 40% of Consumers Will Leave a Hotel Website If It's Not Mobile Friendly
In 2016, 51% of hotel websites were viewed on tablets and smartphones.
Payment Security
Top Restaurant Stories in 2016
HT takes a look at some of the biggest issues making headlines for restaurants over the course of the last year.
Central Reservations
Hotel Booking Trends and Technologies of 2017
Reservations.com offers a forward look at the trends and technologies that will shape the future of hotel bookings.
Loyalty
At #HTNEXT Learn About Virtual & Augmented Reality's Effect on Loyalty, Engagement
During HT-NEXT, Chris Ruff will discuss how hotel brands can utilize VR and AR in better ways.
Lodging
IHG Partners with HTC Corp. to Bring Virtual Reality to Its Hotels in China
Guests will be able to try virtual reality in a Vive Zone which offers gaming, entertainment and interactions in a fully digital generated environment.
Lodging
Best Western Launches Virtual Reality Tours for All North American Hotels
The virtual reality tours offer a guided 3D video of the hotels including narration and music.
Loyalty
Zaxby's Partners with IMG to Offer Virtual Reality Tailgating
Zaxby's will give football fans a virtual reality experience at 12 colleges this season.
Social Networking
Properties Drive Revenue by Showcasing Properties in a Mobile-Ready Environment
RoamingAround is making the guest experience more engaging with visual elements and interactive touchpoints that will make destinations more unique and appealing.

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