Virtual Reality Technology and Simulation Technology to Development of Smart Travelling in the Time of Industrial Revolution 4.0

Abstract

The push of levers of digital boom technology in the era of industrial revolution 4.0 has created great impetus for economic development, especially in maintaining and revitalizing the smokeless tourism industry. That makes even more sense in the context of the current covid 19 pandemic and increasing social distancing. It can be said that the appearance of the COVID-19 epidemic has adversely affected the economy, fundamentally changing people's living and consumption behavior. Meanwhile, business sectors are facing the risk of production shutdown because of capital flow downturn, idle operation or bankruptcy because of covid19. The reason for social distancing forces people to not be able to travel freely to carry out travel and shopping behaviors like before. Previously normal activities were restricted from being concentrated in large places, leading to a business industry that was supposed to be super-profitable and a major contributor to a high GDP structure such as tourism, which is facing a dilemma. The tourist season is coming, but the number of tourists suddenly drops because of social distancing. That risk poses a big obstacle to the tourism industry, but it will be an opportunity if we know how to take advantage of the 4.0 technology revolution. That will help make use of smart digital technology applications to exploit and develop different types of tourism. Research and propose ideas to apply VR technology to develop smart tourism industry, helping tourists from all over the world can use and experience famous tourist attractions of Vietnam. VR virtual reality technology allows to maintain and develop tourism activities in the context of the current pandemic.