Travel in isolation

With Australian domestic tourism down $21.7 billion compared to last year, 2020 is like no other in the tourism world. But if your travel plans have been disrupted, technological advancements may now enable the world to come direct to you.

VR headset. Source: Getty Images/Luxy Images

Highlights

• Virtual reality is entering residential aged care facilities around Australia to provide an immersive travel experience.
• Domestic tourism went down by $21.7 billion in the first half of 2020 compared to the same period in 2019.
• Those who can still travel prefer shorter trips near home and medical facilities.

 

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