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🚀 Cultural Site Visitation: Key Trends & Innovations 🌍 Museum Visitation Recovery: U.S. museum visits are at 71% of pre-pandemic levels, though visit frequency remains lower (American Alliance of Museums). Digital Technology Enhances Experience: AR, VR, and projection mapping at Old Zuoying City, Taiwan, boost visitor engagement and satisfaction (SpringerOpen). Visitor Loyalty Factors: Authentic experiences and emotional connections are crucial for visitor loyalty, as seen at the Citadel of the Catholic King in Spain (SpringerLink). Historical Site Trends: AASLH reports a 37% increase in historical site visits from 2021 to 2022, still below pre-pandemic levels (AASLH). #CulturalHeritage #DigitalEngagement #VisitorExperience #HeritageTourism Sources: AAM, Old Zuoying Study, Visitor Loyalty Research, AASLH Connect and share your thoughts! 👇

Have you heard about the 'Mona Lisa: Beyond the Glass?' In a VR-technology-powered exhibition, the Louvre offers a unique insight into Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece. The installation aimed to transport viewers into the universe of the painting, illuminating the historical context of Da Vinci's era. Utilizing technologies like infrared, x-ray, and 3D-modeling, experts brought a digitized Mona Lisa to 'life'. ✨ Sounds interesting, right? Museum technology is taking the industry from its rich past to an interactive future. How? Find out in our latest blog where we discuss how some of the world’s leading museums are utilizing various new technologies to enhance both their onsite and online visitor experiences. Read now! 👉🏻https://lnkd.in/gN9fjNsn #monalisa #leonardodavinci #vr #virtualreality #louvre 

Wow, there's some great work happening with VR and AR in museums. Blown away by the presentations for next week's Museum XR Summit (link in comments) #ar #vr #virtualreality #museums #museum #museumnext

Back from XR Fair Tokyo, excited to share my review next week! Stay tuned for an intriguing interview on the Japanese "techno sport." Here is a brief video of the show to give some insight ahead. #XR #XRFairTokyo #AugmentedReality #VirtualReality

For years our directors have been working in the background to establish what would be the most beneficial global metaverse for culture, travel and tourism. In the post below Olesya Khokhoulia relates a conversation with our XR director David W. Sime on how 3D modelling, digital twinning and Virtual Reality could be used to digitally capture, preserve and provide global access to cultural artifacts that could be at risk from war, natural disaster and rising sea levels. Although SITE Network is garnering massive attention from the global tourism industry for its clear economic benefits (VR "Try Before you Fly" increasing physical visit levels by up to 33%) and accessibility for people with sensory, mobility and neurodiversity issues, it's important to remember that another of our foundational missions is to help protect the cultures and destinations that attract us to these locations in the first place. To learn more about what SITE Network and our partners at Parallel Worlds, Inc. are doing to create Social, Interactive Twin Environments, join our vibrant community by following the link in the comments below #culturalpreservation #virtualreality #tourism

A fascinating talk from Harrison Willmott, sharing insights from his research on playtesting immersive experiences, conducted during his fellowship ✨ Have a read of his blog post for more of these learnings 👏 https://lnkd.in/erRBY9wE

As I reflect on my recent trip to Long Beach for the Augmented World Expo, I am truly amazed by the early pioneers in the XR space. Walking through the hall of XR history, I witnessed the incredible evolution of this technology. Attached are the lineage and timelines associated with what many consider new technology. Have we even fully tapped into the real potential of XR? How do you envision the future of XR evolution? #XR #AugmentedReality #VirtualReality #TechnologyEvolution

Transforming Shared Experiences of Infant Loss to Empowered Healing Spaces Through Virtual Reality: If you are interested in history, religious conformism, and loss, then this fascinating talk, by the artist filmmaking Joe Duffy, explores burial practices in rural Ireland, where children were buried in what were described as Cillinís. Check out the talk Joe gave us last year, via the link below. Genuinely both fascinating and harrowing. Thanks again Joe! #vr #immersive #heritage #history #history

The new #XRLandscapeAustria by AI Austria is here! ⏩ Version 4.2 lists an overview of more than 125 companies, platforms & institutions leading the development of AR/VR technology in Austria from #virtualreality, #augmentedreality, #mixedreality and beyond. Extended reality (XR) involves the digital expansion of a person’s own sensory organs. People mainly know about this technology from the field of gaming, where virtual reality (VR) glasses or haptic feedback in the form of vibrating controllers have been used for many years in order to improve the gaming experience. However, there are countless other areas of application in which XR technologies are being researched, for example healthcare, industry, mobility and education. Gain more insights about Austria's leading role in XR innovation here: https://xr-austria.org/ Matthias Grabner Clemens Wasner

Having spent years in the museum industry, I've witnessed many exciting transformations. One of the most significant shifts has been the move from simply viewing art to truly experiencing it. Immersive museum experiences are at the forefront of this movement, leveraging technology to create engaging and unforgettable encounters with art. That's why the following VR exhibits are so groundbreaking. They're not just immersive – they're setting a new standard for the entire industry.