Here you will have the possibility to “dive” into accessible tourism, thanks to 4 immersive videos we have produced for you, using different 360 degrees video techniques.

Each video has been conceived and prepared using a specific technique which will best help you have a new experience while learning new aspects linked to accessible tourism.

You will ride thorough a stunning garden in UK from the perspective of a wheelchair user, you will be guided through Athens by an expert tour guide taking care of the various access needs of people, you will make a virtual tour of an hotel in Panevezys, Lithuania, learning interactively how to collect important information for customer with specific needs, and you will be immersed into a 3D animated virtual reception of an hotel, meeting a receptionist and an older lady asking for help.

How to experience 360 videos

If you are not used to this technology here you have some easy on how to watch the videos. Always remember to set the best possible quality in the YouTube preferences for the best experience.

How to view our 360 videos from a desktop computer

To view 360 videos on a desktop computer, you will need a device that can play video and a player that supports 360-degree video playback. Here are the steps to follow:  

1. Make sure your computer meets the system requirements for playing 360 videos. You will need a fast processor, a graphics card that supports OpenGL 2.0 or higher, and a compatible browser.
2. Find a 360 video that you want to watch. There are many places to find 360 videos online, such as YouTube and Vimeo.
3. Open the video in a compatible browser. Most modern browsers, including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Edge, support 360 video playback.
4. Use the mouse or keyboard to control the video. To look around the video, click and drag the mouse in the direction you want to go. You can also use the arrow keys on your keyboard to pan left, right, up, or down.
5. Some 360 videos also have additional controls, such as the ability to zoom in or out or change the perspective. These controls may be accessible through the player’s interface or by using keyboard shortcuts.
6. Enjoy the video! As you watch, you can look around and explore the 360-degree environment as if you were actually there.

How to view our 360 videos on a smartphone

To view 360 videos on a smartphone, you will need a device with a gyroscope and a player that supports 360-degree video playback. Here are the steps to follow:  

1. Make sure your smartphone meets the system requirements for playing 360 videos. Most modern smartphones have a gyroscope, which is required for viewing 360-degree content.
2. Find a 360 video that you want to watch. There are many places to find 360 videos online, such as YouTube and Vimeo.
3. Open the video in a compatible app. Many video streaming apps, such as YouTube and Facebook, support 360 video playback.
4. Use the device’s gyroscope to control the video. To look around the video, simply move your phone in the direction you want to go. The video will automatically adjust to match your movements.
5. Some 360 videos also have additional controls, such as the ability to zoom in or out or change the perspective. These controls may be accessible through the player’s interface or by using touchscreen gestures.
6. Enjoy the video! As you watch, you can look around and explore the 360-degree environment as if you were actually there

How to view our 360 videos on a VR headset

To view 360 videos in a virtual reality (VR) headset that is inserted into your smartphone, you will need a headset that is compatible with your device and a player that supports 360-degree video playback. Here are the steps to follow:

1. Make sure your smartphone is compatible with your VR headset. Most VR headsets that are designed to be inserted into smartphones have specific requirements for the device, such as the size and type of phone.
2. Find a 360 video that you want to watch. There are many places to find 360 videos online, such as YouTube and Vimeo.
3. Open the video in a compatible app or browser. Many video streaming apps and modern browsers support 360 video playback.
4. Insert your smartphone into the VR headset and follow the prompts to set it up. This may involve connecting the headset to your device, adjusting the settings, and calibrating the headset.
5. Use the headset’s controls to navigate the video. Most VR headsets have controls, such as buttons or touchpads, that you can use to move around the video and interact with the environment.
6. Enjoy the video! As you watch, you can look around and explore the 360-degree environment as if you were actually there. VR headsets provide a fully immersive experience, allowing you to feel like you are really inside the video.

How to view our 360 videos on a standalone VR headset

A standalone virtual reality (VR) headset is a self-contained device that does not require a smartphone or computer to operate. To view 360 videos in a standalone VR headset, you will need a headset that is compatible with 360-degree video playback and a source of 360-degree content. Here are the steps to follow:

1. Make sure your standalone VR headset is compatible with 360-degree video playback. Most standalone VR headsets support 360-degree content, but you should check the manufacturer’s website to confirm that your particular headset is capable of playing 360 videos.
2. Find a 360 video that you want to watch. There are many places to find 360 videos online, such as YouTube and Vimeo. Some standalone VR headsets also have their own app stores or video libraries that you can use to find 360 content.
3. Open the video in a compatible app or browser. Most standalone VR headsets have a built-in browser or app store that you can use to access 360 content.
4. Put on your VR headset and follow the prompts to set it up. This may involve adjusting the settings and calibrating the headset.
5. Use the headset’s controls to navigate the video. Most standalone VR headsets have controls, such as buttons or touchpads, that you can use to move around the video and interact with the environment.
6. Enjoy the video! As you watch, you can look around and explore the 360-degree environment as if you were actually there. Standalone VR headsets provide a fully immersive experience, allowing you to feel like you are really inside the video

Wheelchair perspective VR Tour

This VR video immerses viewers into a visit of Alnwick Garden, UK. The novelty of this VR tour is that is done from the perspective of a wheelchair user, at his height, and with the same point of view of a person facing obstacles, needing to make the right choices to ride onto the best path. Selvakumar Ramachadran drives us through the park talking about his expectations and fears, and his happiness in finding good accessibility conditions for him, moving with his electric scooter.

360 degree animated video of customer care experience

This short special 360 animated video is a real first time! It is in fact the first example of how 3D animated videos can be applied in accessible tourism training. Viewers are immersed in the reception area and see how the receptionist welcomes an older woman and helps her to check-in, in an appropriate way.

A VR Guided Tour in Athens

Athens is a magnificent city full of ancient monuments. Here we show a 360 video with an official tourist guide, Aristotle Koskinas, who has experience of guiding and communicating effectively with clients who may have various access requirements. In this case he guides a group of seniors in the streets of the area of Plaka, at the foot of the Athens Acropolis. In this video it is possible to see, as if you are a tourist, how the tourist guide interacts with his clients and guides them among the monuments and surrounding streets.

Virtual tour of Romantic Boutique Hotel and Spa, learning how to collect accessibility information

This 360 video is a virtual tour of a hotel, demonstrating how to collect information about the accessibility of key functional spaces and facilities in hotels. This example shows Romantic Boutique Hotel and Spa, Panevėžys in Lithuania. Short videos for each area of the hotel (parking, entrance, reception, restaurant, room and toilets, meeting room, lift and corridors) are provided by clicking buttons on the left hand menu or in the 360 video. The video clips show examples of key areas to be assessed and which measurements to take. This information can be used to make the hotel’s Access Guide, which is made available for clients and for the personnel of the hotel.