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Whistler based interactive media company wins international award for tourism focused sales toolJune 19, 2007 - ImmersiVision Interactive Technologies Inc. was awarded "Best of Show" award for it's iVision(TM) Player and it's entry showcasing the Whistler skiing experience. ImmersiVision was awarded the top prize for interactivity at the International Virtual Reality Photographers Association's annual conference in Berkley California Sunday June 17th. ImmersiVision topped the field in the interactive division of the contest which included 150 different entries from around the world. The winning entry allows a user to dynamically explore Whistler Mountain in an interactive fashion. Whistler is a host venue for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games and North America's number one winter ski destination. Users of the iVision(TM) player are able to explore the mountain, ride the lifts and see the features of Whistler Mountain. Another version of the player allows users to explore Whistler Village, many of the hotels and complimentary services and Blackcomb Mountain. Robert Eberhard, President of ImmersiVision, is honored to receive this award from this International Association. Mr. Eberhard comments, "We have always felt confident that we had a technology that is unique and offers value to our customers. This award confirms that the iVision(TM) player is not only a fabulous sales tool for the tourism industry, but is a leader within the Virtual Reality Industry." The author of Pyro Marketing, a book about marketing in today's media saturated world, Greg Stielstra recently commented; "Immersivision lets you take a walking tour around an entire resort. You can explore your room or the pool or even ski down a mountain and do it all seamlessly. It's pretty cool and a wonderful example of touching travelers with the match." |
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The iVision(TM) player is a media player designed specifically for the tourism industry which plays virtual tours, transitional media, videos and still photography within a player which has been customized to meet the needs of the hospitality industry. Glenn Iles, Vice President of Marketing for ImmersiVision says that "Hotels and Activity Operators have seen the benefit of using the iVision(TM) player to showcase their products versus the more traditional picture book or PowerPoint." A recent PhoCusWright Consumer Trends survey highlights that "More than seven in 10 online travelers indicated that it is a Web site's use of video and pictures and online maps that most influence the method of purchase for leisure travel. " # # # For more information |
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