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The aim is to explore the role of virtual reality in enhancing sustainable community development within tourism.

July 12, 2026Community DevelopmentOpen Access

Virtual reality in tourism and sustainable community development: A decolonial governance framework

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Conceptual synthesis develops framework for utilizing virtual reality in sustainable community tourism, highlighting its role in community authority.

The aim is to explore the role of virtual reality in enhancing sustainable community development within tourism.
Conceptual synthesis of literature on VR tourism, sustainable community development, and digital sustainability.
Developed a community-centered VR sustainability framework focusing on economic resilience, cultural preservation, and social inclusion.
Analyzed governance and ownership dynamics of VR initiatives in tourism contexts.
VR initiatives should be designed to avoid economic leakage and cultural commodification.
Community ownership of VR tourism initiatives can enhance social inclusion and authority.
The relationship between VR tourism and community value is contingent on governance and design rather than assumption of benefits.

Pola Q. Wang (2026) studied this question.

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Conceptual synthesis develops framework for utilizing virtual reality in sustainable community tourism, highlighting its role in community authority.