Future of Virtual Reality and Metaverse in Hospitality and Tourism Management: An Industry Perspective |
Jay, Bhakta
(Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership, University of Houston)
Amanda, Charreton (Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership, University of Houston) Anne Anoek, de Rooij (Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership, University of Houston) Minwoo, Lee (Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership, University of Houston) Hubie, Sangster (Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership, University of Houston) Yingni, Wang (Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership, University of Houston) |
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