Marriott first to offer in-room virtual reality
Guests staying at Marriott International’s flagship brand can now take a virtual round the world trip from the comfort of their guestroom.
Marriott Hotels is offering VR headsets for guests to experience 3D worlds via ‘VR Postcards.’
Travel expands our minds and helps push our imagination. Our guests want to be in inventive spaces that help foster their creativity and thinking. VRoom combines storytelling with technology, two things that are important to next generation travelers," said Matthew Carroll, vice president of Marriott Hotels.
Samsung Gear VR headsets will be available to order using Marriott’s mobile request app in select hotels and the ‘VRoom Service’ will be available for a 24-hour period.
The service is currently being tested at the New York Marriott Marquis and London Marriott Park Lane hotels.
"VRoom Service is one of the first business applications of Samsung’s Gear VR technology," said Matt Apfel, vice president of strategy and creative content at Samsung Media Solutions.
"We’re tremendously excited to be collaborating with an innovative brand like Marriott on creating the future for travelers."
Through the headsets guests can immerse themselves in virtual journeys to Africa, Asia and South America.
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