Discussing Virtual Travel on the “Vlan” Podcast

Savinien Caracostea is a Harvard-educated architect and co-founder of the Meta Foundation (nothing to do with Facebook or Instagram).

It addresses a subject that I had never paid particular attention to: virtual tourism. Have you ever considered this subject seriously? Me... I never admit. Savinien already explains to us the concept of virtual tourism, that is to say with a virtual or augmented reality headset. For us, it demystifies the concept of virtual tourism and we question the possibility of it partially replacing traditional tourism.

Savinien takes us on a fascinating journey through the history of tourism from the creation of the first guidebooks and postcards to the current era of ultra-connectivity and accessibility. Discussing the benefits, but also the unintended consequences of these developments, we try to explore the ecological, cultural and economic implications of tourism and the impact of virtual tourism.

Savinien presents his vision of a future where virtual reality opens doors to immersive and authentic travel experiences, and examines the question of the impact of these technologies on the way we travel. So, hold on to your seats and get ready to take off for a fascinating discussion about the future of tourism, and don't forget to share the episode.