The Effect of Pre-trip Virtual Reality and Smart Devices on Accessible Tourism Experiences
Abstract
This
study
aims
to
identify
the
contribution
of
a
pre-visit
virtual
reality
(VR)
experience
and
use
smart
devices
(SDs)
on
accessible
tourism
by
understanding
their
role
in
enhancing
experiences
visitors
with
reported
hearing
loss
Yim
Tin
Tsai
Island,
rural
destination
Hong
Kong.
A
total
163
participants,
including
volunteers
reporting
various
degrees
impairment
(HI)
without
disabilities,
were
invited
island
for
self-guided
visit.
The
participants
randomly
assigned
into
four
groups
prescribed
experimental
conditions
characterized
whether
VR
was
administered
before
visit
SDs
allowed
during
Focus
group
discussions
conducted
after
each
understand
challenges
faced
visit,
solutions
overcome
them,
perceptions
application
SD.
results
suggest
that
while
SD
offer
some
benefits
participants’
both
practically
emotionally,
do
not
perceive
them
be
particularly
helpful
resolving
perceived
barriers
encountered
heightening
island.
Recommendations
design
all
are
proposed
discussed.
Research Square (Research Square), Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 26, 2025
Язык: Английский