Parkgoers go to the virtual park: a classification framework, systematic review, and future tourism research agenda
Introduction Virtual reality (VR) technology has revolutionized park experiences, offering high-tech, low-touch solutions that cater to parkgoers throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Despite its potential, research on virtual parks remains nascent, necessitating further exploration to establ...
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| description | Introduction Virtual reality (VR) technology has revolutionized park experiences, offering high-tech, low-touch solutions that cater to parkgoers throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Despite its potential, research on virtual parks remains nascent, necessitating further exploration to establish a robust field within tourism and leisure studies.Methods This study employed ATLAS.ti version 23 to conduct a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) focused on developing a Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) classification framework for virtual parks following the established guidelines of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) 2020. The review aimed to synthesize existing knowledge and identify gaps in the current research landscape.Results The SLR identified 72 relevant studies that aligned with the proposed HCI classification framework. Findings underscored the diversity and potential impact of virtual parks across various types, including virtual amusement parks, archaeological parks, geoparks, national parks, natural parks, theme parks, underwater parks, and urban parks. The framework comprehensively covered current issues and future developments in virtual park research, providing a foundation for future studies.Discussion This is the first study that represents a pioneering effort in developing a virtual theme park framework and reviewing virtual parks within the tourism context. The results underscore VR’s role in enhancing traditional park services, supporting tourism management performance, and improving parkgoers’ well-being. This pioneering effort also contributes to understanding the implications of virtual parks in broader societal advancements related to the tourism industry. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-6849fa6c9572447a979f21eb0af719472025-02-03T05:54:24ZengTaylor & Francis GroupCogent Social Sciences2331-18862025-12-0111110.1080/23311886.2025.2454356Parkgoers go to the virtual park: a classification framework, systematic review, and future tourism research agendaAniesa Samira Bafadhal0Faiz Izwan Anuar1Mohd Hafiz Hanafiah2Faculty of Administrative Science, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang, IndonesiaFaculty of Hotel and Tourism Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Puncak Alam, MalaysiaFaculty of Hotel and Tourism Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Puncak Alam, MalaysiaIntroduction Virtual reality (VR) technology has revolutionized park experiences, offering high-tech, low-touch solutions that cater to parkgoers throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Despite its potential, research on virtual parks remains nascent, necessitating further exploration to establish a robust field within tourism and leisure studies.Methods This study employed ATLAS.ti version 23 to conduct a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) focused on developing a Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) classification framework for virtual parks following the established guidelines of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) 2020. The review aimed to synthesize existing knowledge and identify gaps in the current research landscape.Results The SLR identified 72 relevant studies that aligned with the proposed HCI classification framework. Findings underscored the diversity and potential impact of virtual parks across various types, including virtual amusement parks, archaeological parks, geoparks, national parks, natural parks, theme parks, underwater parks, and urban parks. The framework comprehensively covered current issues and future developments in virtual park research, providing a foundation for future studies.Discussion This is the first study that represents a pioneering effort in developing a virtual theme park framework and reviewing virtual parks within the tourism context. The results underscore VR’s role in enhancing traditional park services, supporting tourism management performance, and improving parkgoers’ well-being. This pioneering effort also contributes to understanding the implications of virtual parks in broader societal advancements related to the tourism industry.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23311886.2025.2454356Virtual realityvirtual parkparkgoerstourism and leisureclassification frameworksystematic literature review |
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| title | Parkgoers go to the virtual park: a classification framework, systematic review, and future tourism research agenda |
| title_full | Parkgoers go to the virtual park: a classification framework, systematic review, and future tourism research agenda |
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| title_short | Parkgoers go to the virtual park: a classification framework, systematic review, and future tourism research agenda |
| title_sort | parkgoers go to the virtual park a classification framework systematic review and future tourism research agenda |
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| url | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23311886.2025.2454356 |
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