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Karelia University of Applied Sciences

Immersive Technology in Tourism

This study module explores the opportunities immersive technologies offer for the tourism sector, especially for small and micro-enterprises in rural and remote areas.

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25.6.2025

- 1.1.2033

Online

Based on insights from the GLOW2.0 project, the module highlights how XR technologies can enhance visitor experiences, support innovation, and open new avenues for storytelling and engagement, including night-time tourism experiences under starry skies.

Participants will learn how to overcome common challenges such as limited resources or technical know-how. Through inspiring examples and practical guidance learners will discover how immersive tools can be both accessible and impactful—helping tourism businesses stand out and thrive in a competitive market.

  • Immersive Technology in Tourism
  • Basics of Immersive Technology
  • Using Immersive Technology
  • Demands of Immersive Technologies
  • Immersive Production

See also other micro-studies related to Dark Sky Tourism:

  • Introduction to Dark Sky Tourism covers the basics of dark sky tourism, light pollution and its impacts, and the potential of darkness in tourism.
  • Embracing the night introduces you to light pollution, value of darkness and benefits for tourism.
  • Service Design for Dark Sky Tourism helps you create your own Dark Sky Tourism product with user-centric methods.
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Humanities

Services

Language

English