Metaverse News
Bitkub Metaverse added to Thailand’s Smart Tourism transformation
TAT and Bitkub Blockchain Technology sign MoU for cooperation in developing the metaverse’s potential for Thai tourism promotion and development.
Riu Plaza España metaverse setting for new Rayden single “Multiverso” release
Madrid artist Rayden just released his new single “Multiverso” and chose the digital twin of the Riu Plaza España’s 360º terrace on AltSpace to do so. He thus became the first Spanish artist to release a single in this unique RIU-branded space on the metaverse with spectacular views of the centre of Madrid. For RIU, this was the first big event held in this environment, which was unveiled last June.
Celebrity Cruises Launches the World’s First Digital Cruise Ship Experience in the metaverse
Celebrity Cruises®, known for next generation ships at the intersection of architecture, technology and design, is sailing into the future with the launch of a new virtual experience dubbed, the ‘Wonderverse’.
Partnership between Millennium Hotels and Resorts and Singapore Tourism Board
Singapore Tourism Board and homegrown hospitality group Millennium Hotels and Resorts have jointly launched Merlion on Vacation, a virtual adventure that enables players to explore Singapore in the metaverse, win prizes and enjoy a Merlion 50th Birthday themed room package at M Social Singapore.
Saudi Arabia Invites the World to Enter the Metaverse at WTTC Global Summit in Riyadh
The 22nd edition of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit in Saudi Arabia will be attended by a prestigious gathering of tourism leaders in Riyadh. It is also supported by a metaverse experience created for potential investors to explore investment opportunities and take part in some of the sessions that will be livestreamed from the Saudi capital.
YAS ISLAND PARTNERS COME TOGETHER TO RECREATE THE WORLD-CLASS DESTINATION IN THE METAVERSE
A coalition of key Abu Dhabi entities, including the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), Aldar, Miral, twofour54, Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management, Flash Entertainment and Yas Island, have come together to take Yas Island into the metaverse, as a first phase in placing Abu Dhabi in the virtual world.
Big Tech Companies Offer Immersive Metaverse Activations
Big technology companies has offered public immersive metaverse activations and experiences, showcasing their innovative projects and metaverse real use cases. The new metaverse projects explore the huge potential of the new world
ibis Styles is bringing new artistic pop to the metaverse
ibis Styles is bringing new artistic pop to the metaverse with its 2022 #OpenToCreators global campaign, in partnership with world-renowned digital creator and contest ambassadors @tikkywow and @naranjalidad.
Emirates to launch NFTs and experiences in the metaverse
Unveils strategy to extend its leading experiences for customers and employees into the latest digital spaces, with a committed investment of tens of millions of dollars. The Emirates Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai will be repurposed into a centre for innovation, including the development of the airline’s metaverse and NFT projects.