The future of virtual reality goes far beyond gaming, but could the travel industry be the most impacted by the technology?

The future of virtual reality goes far beyond gaming, but could the travel industry be the most impacted by the technology? VR headsets now have the ability to transport a user to any destination in the world with “360-degree immersive videos,” allowing potential travelers to walk through the streets of a desired location, experience an excursion, or check out a hotel before booking a trip. One current campaign, “Try Before You Fly” has “generated flights and hotel bookings of over $17,000 and [had] a 40% return on investment,” in its first three months. (Inc.)