Online Platform TripGlimpse Helps Travellers Plan Their Next Vacation
Alyson Wyers — April 19, 2016 — Pop Culture
References: tripglimpse & springwise
These interactive map videos help people get a sense of a place before they even set foot there. TripGlimpse uses curated video footage to offer tourists a preview of their destination through their map tool. Perfect for holiday-planning, the website offers videos in every continent but Antarctica.
The online platform lets potential tourists first search for a city they are interested in travelling to. After clicking on one, they are shown a more detailed map with geotagged videos. Icons link to YouTube videos and landmarks are accompanied by a brief description. Map videos also include ones of hotels, so travellers can be more informed when it comes to booking accommodations as well.
Intended to inspire your next adventure, TripGlimpse is an interesting application of video previews.
The online platform lets potential tourists first search for a city they are interested in travelling to. After clicking on one, they are shown a more detailed map with geotagged videos. Icons link to YouTube videos and landmarks are accompanied by a brief description. Map videos also include ones of hotels, so travellers can be more informed when it comes to booking accommodations as well.
Intended to inspire your next adventure, TripGlimpse is an interesting application of video previews.
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Map Videos - The use of interactive map videos to provide visual previews of travel destinations.
2. Curated Video Footage - The curation of video footage to offer tourists a preview of their destination through a map tool.
3. Geotagging and Landmark Descriptions - The integration of geotagged videos and brief descriptions of landmarks in map videos for travel planning.
Industry Implications
1. Travel and Tourism - The travel and tourism industry can leverage interactive map videos to enhance the planning and booking process for tourists.
2. Video Streaming and Content Platforms - Video streaming and content platforms can explore partnerships with interactive map video platforms to offer unique travel experiences.
3. Hotel and Accommodation Booking - Hotel and accommodation booking platforms can consider integrating video previews into their listings to provide more comprehensive information for travelers.
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