Virtual Reality Trends in Event Planning

  • By Jessica Elmore
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  • 21 Nov, 2017
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We are living in a day and age where being “present” can now include not actually being there in person. Virtual reality is breaking through barriers once only imagined in sci-fi movies and books. Those lofty ideas are now a thing of the past as virtual reality is here and making waves in the way people experience life. In particular, it’s shaping the way people host events.

Real Estate

In real estate, brokers and agents are using virtual reality as a way to show homes on the market. Home buyers can use this technology to tour a home without ever having to set foot in it. Simply by turning their heads, those using the virtual reality tour can view a room to get a feel for the space they are in. This could be an innovative approach to host open house events in a way that saves time and travel for both real estate agents and those looking to buy.

Event Planning

For wedding and event planning, simplifying the process is as easy as taking a virtual reality tour. Better than a slide-show that only provides a limited snapshot of the space, individuals can tour these venues and get a feel for them. They can view the rooms in different themed settings. In some instances, they can also hear audio that compliments what they are seeing if what they will hear (the sound of waves on the beach, for example) will add to the allure. It’s also a fantastic way to eliminate those spaces that won’t work and cut down on the time that would have otherwise been spent traveling from one location to the next.

Meeting Planning

Using virtual reality to host meetings for people all around the globe is an up and coming trend. The benefits of this technology provide something that phone or video conferencing do not. Members of the meeting are actually “in” the room together. In addition to being able to speak, they are able to read the body language of others and more successfully avoid mis-communications that can otherwise occur. This technology can also be used for people physically present in a meeting to showcase products and give demonstrations that they can all be a part of. For more information regarding meeting and event planning trends, contact us today!

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