AVATRIP is an innovative service, even though it utilizes technologies that have long been established in the market, such as GoPro cameras and VR headsets. The product functions essentially as a virtual tour guide service, dedicating a day to showing a specific city to one or more clients.
Using a GoPro, the guide conducts a real-time tour, sharing key information about the location and weather, as well as revealing off-the-beaten-path spots. Deciding on a vacation destination can be challenging when relying solely on website packages, printed brochures, or pre-recorded videos; however, younger generations crave immersive experiences.
A real-time virtual tour appeals strongly to young adults, a demographic that is increasingly becoming the backbone of the global consumer market. The guides are communicative locals who know the area intimately—offering insider tips that travel agencies often lack—and showcase the city beyond the standard tourist packages that frequently leave travelers disappointed.
Through these virtual tours, travelers can learn the details of their trip to the chosen city, avoid setbacks, and make the most of their stay. They can discover excursions outside the usual commercial circuit and align their personal interests with what the city offers—such as a concert by a favorite artist, a marathon, or a match featuring a team they support.
It is a highly tailored approach that transforms a mass-tourism trip into a personalized experience, catering to the specific interests of an individual or a family. Guides can offer specialized packages—beyond standard sightseeing—for those wishing to explore the city's finest gastronomy, or focus on themes such as extreme sports, nightlife, e-gaming, history and archaeology, astronomy, high culture, LGBTQIA+ interests, or activities for children. The benefits are obvious: a "pre-trip" session to refine an imagined itinerary and gain insider knowledge—details only a local would know. It is a smart way to create a personalized itinerary with a local's help, ensuring the traveler gets the most out of their trip.
AVATRIP can operate as a freelance service offered to travel agencies, hotel chains, airlines, airports, municipal governments, Airbnb, or directly to tourists via a specialized e-tourism platform. It can also be offered as a complimentary perk to clients of companies across various sectors.
The potential is immense, as it offers an appealing novelty for modern consumers who value experiences, dedicated and personalized service, and offerings tailored to their specific interests or diverse identities.
Initially, the service could be sponsored by companies in the tourism, travel, or seasonal events industries. However, it could also function as a freelance activity offered through websites, apps, or universities.
Of the 13 main objectives listed in the brief, AVATRIP aligns with "saving time and money," "creating jobs," "boosting the economy," and "enabling further product improvements."
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- Name:Marcio Frois
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- Giovane Frois
- Valéria Frois
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