Virtualization in tourism: the practice of use

ENThis article examines the transformative impact of the phenomenon of virtualization on tourism, in particular, its role in popularizing innovative tourism for cultural and natural tourist attractions. Advantages and disadvantages of tourism virtualization in the modern world are considered. Examples of benefits include preserving the environment, supporting local communities, and enabling people with disabilities to visit historical sites. This process helps to expand tourism opportunities, increase the accessibility and attractiveness of tourist sites, helps to improve communication between tourists and local communities, and innovates the field of travel. Also preserving cultural heritage through digital archives, promoting inclusivity through accessibility of monuments and promoting environmental protection. The concept of virtualization of tourism from various sources, which allows you to deepen your knowledge, and the analysis of the practice of using 3D technologies, VR-virtual reality and AR-augmented reality, these technologies allow users to explore destinations virtually, offering a realistic and interactive experience without physical presence. Also, VR and AR are designed to recreate an exciting virtual tour, shoot high-quality VR video and 360-photo, digitize real objects or make a historical reconstruction in 3D. Keywords: virtualization, tourism, virtual tours, virtual tourism, virtual reality.