Objective. The objective of the present article is to review the current state of virtual reality in the tourism sphere, analyze virtual reality in the tourism sphere, and determine the features of virtual tourism.
Methods. The following methods were used for the peculiarities of the use of virtual reality in the tourism sphere: the method of analysis and synthesis (for the analysis and evaluation of virtual reality in the tourism sphere), the method of systematization and generalization (to determine the key features of virtual reality in the tourism sphere), the abstract-logical method ( to form conclusions)
Results. The article examines the current state of virtual reality in the field of tourism, analyzes virtual reality in the field of tourism, and defines the features of virtual tourism with the help of the main provisions on virtual tourism and with the help of the main advantages of virtual reality in tourism.
The results of the article are that virtual tourism and virtual visits to museums give the impression of the absence of physical limitations, while they are embodied in a new form - corporeality in virtual space. Virtual tourism is a form of travel that people make with the help of high technologies, visiting different countries, attractions or fictional worlds, but not in physical, but in virtual space. Despite numerous advantages, such as cost savings, no visa restrictions and effective time management, virtual tourism has its own limitations that limit its possibilities.
The main goals of virtual tourism were highlighted - information and familiarization; educational and cultural and educational purposes; social and psychological rehabilitation.
Features of virtual tourism were also highlighted: environmental friendliness; innovative technologies; accessibility; economy; globality; cartoon; remoteness and interactivity.
With the use of virtual reality technologies, people can feel closer to distant places and cultures, enriching their worldview and contributing to the development of the tourism industry as a whole.
