Metaverse Tourism Association

Metaverse Tourism Association

Hospitality

The Future of Tourism is Hybrid! Join us to connect, learn, and grow in the Metaverse

About us

The MTA enables the global tourism community to discover opportunities in the Metaverse while protecting the natural environments of travel destinations and creating economic value that benefits both members and tourism bodies globally. The Metaverse Tourism Association is an organization committed to tourism inclusion. Through our members, initiatives and strategic events we wish to explore metaverse potential and drive adoption by fostering new ways for tourism services to build communities within virtual environments. Our services focus on metaverse consultations, virtual environment design, metaverse news and promoting the metaverse as an inclusive environment to be explored by all. Reach out to us here: https://metaversetourismassociation.com/contacts-2/ Join as a new member here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScH4M5QqKMZ5RCgeRBBITyc_D0HbA57smbmCFuY_d080F_IZQ/viewform

Website
https://metaversetourismassociation.com/
Industry
Hospitality
Company size
2-10 employees
Type
Nonprofit

Updates

  • 𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑: 𝐌𝐓𝐀 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝟒𝐩𝐦 𝐆𝐌𝐓+𝟏 - 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 & 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐯𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Don't miss this opportunity to hear from Lufthansa Innovation Hub's Anna Schneider, Luxury Travel Guide's Stuart Greif and Founder of the Travel Trends Podcast Dan Christian speaking with MTA Founder Lisa Gibbons Watch live here: https://lnkd.in/eQEfSa-q We are excited to discuss the future of travel innovation! #travel #technology #metaverse #tourism #aviation

    Join us to the learn more about the future of Travel & Technology in our upcoming series of conversations. Our first webinar will take place on July 26th here on LinkedIn. We are delighted to host an informative discussion with two leading voices from the Travel & Technology sector to discuss the latest trends and Metaverse in the aviation industry. Hear from Intelligence expert Anna Schneider who authored the recent trends report for Lufthansa to assess the potential impact of the Metaverse on the Aviation Industry, including scenario planning, the potential implications for the industry, immersive pre-flight experiences and loyalty. A thought leader with over 30 years experience Stuart Greif will join us and is in the perfect position to give us a well rounded overview of the sector, future technology trends and the opportunities for travel businesses, especially in the luxury sector to use advanced technologies to enhance existing tourism offerings.

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  • The Hong Kong Institute for Monetary and Financial Research (HKIMR) has released a new report on the Metaverse's potential impact on the financial sector. The integration of physical and virtual worlds, is changing how we interact and communicate. Financial institutions are exploring applications like virtual branches, immersive customer experiences, and enhanced remote collaboration. Hong Kong, as a leading financial hub, is positioned to leverage these developments. Key areas for growth include talent development, public-private partnerships, and infrastructure enhancement. However, adoption challenges persist. Data privacy issues, limited platform functionalities, and a scarcity of talent are significant hurdles. High development costs and integration difficulties with existing systems further complicate matters. While financial institutions are cautious in acquiring metaverse talent, service providers are actively seeking expertise in blockchain and other related technologies. The report emphasizes the need for robust frameworks and continuous innovation to ensure sustainable metaverse development. #Metaverse #FinancialServices #Innovation #HongKong #DigitalTransformation #Fintech #communication

  • 𝑾𝒆𝒃𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒓: 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗥𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 July 26th - MTA Live Discussion We are delighted to welcome you to join us in a timely and educational discussion about the future of travel & technology with leaders from across the sector. This Friday Lisa Gibbons we will be joined by industry experts Stuart Greif, Dan Christian of Travel Trends Podcast and Anna Schneider of Lufthansa Group Innovation Hub to discuss the hybrid future of travel and the latest travel trends. Join us to learn about the impact of technology on the travel & tourism sector... #Tourism #tourismtrends #travel #hospitality #metaverse #metatourism #aviation Register here: https://lnkd.in/e7ve5k54

    Join us to the learn more about the future of Travel & Technology in our upcoming series of conversations. Our first webinar will take place on July 26th here on LinkedIn. We are delighted to host an informative discussion with two leading voices from the Travel & Technology sector to discuss the latest trends and Metaverse in the aviation industry. Hear from Intelligence expert Anna Schneider who authored the recent trends report for Lufthansa to assess the potential impact of the Metaverse on the Aviation Industry, including scenario planning, the potential implications for the industry, immersive pre-flight experiences and loyalty. A thought leader with over 30 years experience Stuart Greif will join us and is in the perfect position to give us a well rounded overview of the sector, future technology trends and the opportunities for travel businesses, especially in the luxury sector to use advanced technologies to enhance existing tourism offerings.

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  • 🌍 The Future of Tourism in the Face of Climate Change As the tourism industry grapples with rising temperatures and unpredictable weather patterns, the effects of climate change are becoming undeniable. Popular destinations are now experiencing unprecedented challenges, from extreme heat in Europe to frequent hurricanes in the Caribbean to winter sun on the ski slopes. However, we can use advanced technologies to help the sector better prepare for future environments impacted by climate change. Leveraging technologies like AI, blockchain, and the Metaverse, we can create resilient, sustainable, and adaptive tourism models. It's time to rethink how we travel and embrace a more sustainable future. 🌱✨ #ClimateChange #SustainableTourism #Innovation #FutureOfTravel #Metaverse via Lisa Gibbons Read more about this tourism threat here: https://lnkd.in/eaw8UnZG

    Future tourism Industry Threat: Climate Change

    Future tourism Industry Threat: Climate Change

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  • A recent global study, Travel Technology Investment Trends, conducted by Amadeus, reveals a significant surge in investment interest within the travel industry for 2024. Conducted in Q4 2023, the survey included 1,253 travel technology decision-makers across the globe, representing diverse sectors such as airlines, travel agencies, hotels, airports, and corporate travel management. Key insights from the study: 🌐 14% Increase in Travel Technology Investment: The travel industry is set to accelerate its transformation with a 14% boost in tech investment next year. 🌐 Global Participation: The survey covered respondents from major markets including the UK, France, Germany, UAE, US, Mexico, Brazil, India, China, and Korea. 🌐 Sector-specific Investment Plans: Airports: +17% Companies: +15% Hotels: +14% Airlines & Travel Sellers: +13% Travel Payments: +12% Future Technological Priorities by 2029: Machine Learning was identified as the most critical technology for the coming years. Data Analytics & Cloud Computing: Major investment areas across all sectors. Biometrics to make travel more personalized and efficient. AI is expected to further accelerate industry changes. Tourism businesses are shifting their focus to future growth. As they develop new technologies, the right investments will be crucial in connecting and unlocking the travel ecosystem's value. #TravelTechnology #travel #metaverse #Innovation #tourism #FutureOfTravel #TechInvestment #Biometrics #AI #CloudComputing To read more details within the study see here: https://lnkd.in/e_usSvnT.

    Travel Tech Investment Trends 2024

    Travel Tech Investment Trends 2024

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    Founder Metaverse Tourism Association, Advisor, Blockchain Advocate, VR, Gaming, Communications, Lifelong Learner, Forager

    The Hong Kong Institute for Monetary and Financial Research (HKIMR) has released a new report on the Metaverse's potential impact on the financial sector. The integration of physical and virtual worlds, is changing how we interact and communicate. Financial institutions are exploring applications like virtual branches, immersive customer experiences, and enhanced remote collaboration. Hong Kong, as a leading financial hub, is positioned to leverage these developments. Key areas for growth include talent development, public-private partnerships, and infrastructure enhancement. However, adoption challenges persist. Data privacy issues, limited platform functionalities, and a scarcity of talent are significant hurdles. High development costs and integration difficulties with existing systems further complicate matters. While financial institutions are cautious in acquiring metaverse talent, service providers are actively seeking expertise in blockchain and other related technologies. The report emphasizes the need for robust frameworks and continuous innovation to ensure sustainable metaverse development. #Metaverse #FinancialServices #Innovation #HongKong #DigitalTransformation #Fintech #communication

  • 𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟲𝘁𝗵 - 𝟯𝗽𝗺 𝗚𝗠𝗧 - 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗥𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 We are excited to announce that highly respected entrepreneur and travel guru Dan Christian who is founder of the Travel Trends Podcast and Travel Trends AI Summit will be joining us on July 26th with our esteemed panel of speakers to discuss the hybrid future of travel and the latest travel trends. Join us live here on LinkedIn on July 26th to learn about the impact of technology on the travel & tourism sector... #Tourism #tourismtrends #travel #hospitality #metaverse #metatourism #aviation Register here: https://lnkd.in/e7ve5k54

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  • We had the pleasure of speaking at Decentraland Game Expo yesterday to discuss Cross Game compatibility...

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    The tide rises all boats 🤝 Join - Cross-Game Compatibility: How to Build Bridges between Virtual Worlds - for a special live discussion. Panelists include: ⭐ Matthew aka Niftytime, Creative Lead, Nifty Gateway StudioLisa Gibbons, Editor, Blockleaders.io ⭐ Jason-DeSimone, Partnership Lead NA/EU, Aavegotchi ⭐ Felix Norden, Head of Development, Neo Tokyo; CTO, The Kingdom 📅 June 27 ⏰ 6PM UTC This panel is a part of #DCLGX, a four day must-see event showcasing some of the best games built on the #blockchain. Discover titles from leading studios, talented independent creators, and exclusive new #Decentraland games built for the expo. See you there!

    Cross-Game Compatibility: How to Build Bridges between Virtual Worlds

    Cross-Game Compatibility: How to Build Bridges between Virtual Worlds

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