The newest way to wow potential tourists about Ocean County is to immerse them in a 360-degree virtual reality tour.
They’re splashed in the wash of the surf; they’re leaning over the boat, hauling in a catch; swooshing down the waterslide; feeling the thrilling stomach drop of a roller coaster ride.
Wearing an “oculus” headset, people at travel trade shows are drawn in by virtual reality video to “Escape the Ordinary” and come to Ocean County.
Two-minute VR videos were produced by Oak Leaf Media for an Ocean County Tourism Department campaign, among other…
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