The impact of a virtual tourism experience on mental restoration in the workplace

Gabrielle Walters; Chelsea Gill; Wendy Pham

The impact of a virtual tourism experience on mental restoration in the workplace

Gabrielle Walters
, Chelsea Gill
, Wendy Pham

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Abstract

Studies in the tourism field argue that holidays reduce stress and provide a break from work, yet the current working environment is increasingly limiting workers’ ability to take leave (Beeton, 2012). This is not only reducing productivity in the workplace, but also creating health issues that are affecting employee’s mental well-being. This study employs a lab-based pre-post experimental design to test the effectiveness of a virtual reality experience that immerses participants into a nature based marine setting in enhancing mental restoration and reducing mental fatigue.

Original language	English
Publication status	Published - 2020
Event	30th Annual Council for Australasian Tourism and Hospitality Education Conference : New Perspectives on the diversity of Hospitality, Tourism and Events - Auckland University of Technology , Auckland, New Zealand Duration: 10 Feb 2020 → 13 Feb 2020 Conference number: 30th https://www.cauthe2020.org/

Conference

Conference	30th Annual Council for Australasian Tourism and Hospitality Education Conference
Abbreviated title	CAUTHE
Country/Territory	New Zealand
City	Auckland
Period	10/02/20 → 13/02/20
Internet address	https://www.cauthe2020.org/

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SDG 14 Life Below Water

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The impact of a virtual tourism experience on mental restoration in the workplace

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