| Autor: |
Nihan Garipağaoğlu-Uğur, Orhan Akova |
| Rok vydání: |
2022 |
| Zdroj: |
Handbook of Research on Digital Communications, Internet of Things, and the Future of Cultural Tourism ISBN: 9781799885283 |
| DOI: |
10.4018/978-1-7998-8528-3.ch008 |
| Popis: |
Underwater cultural heritage and deep diving are important attractions for tourism. Using cutting-edge technology tools for cultural heritage became more important for tourism destinations. The purpose of this chapter is to evaluate the use of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) in tourism from the perspective of cultural heritage and deep diving. This chapter will contribute to the literature to show a new way of sustainable tourism. Commercial diving to an underwater heritage site a is popular touristic activity. Sometimes shipwreck recovery can be hazardous for cultural heritage. The review results indicate that these underwater cultural heritage sites need to be protected for sustainable tourism development. Virtual tours contribute to the sustainability of cultural heritage. On the other hand, treasure hunting trips and recreational diving may cause damage to the archaeological sites. Underwater cultural heritage sites should be protected for sustainable tourism. VR and AR applications can be used to promote a touristic destination by tourism marketers for experimental marketing. |
| Databáze: |
OpenAIRE |
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