KMI Airport implements virtual reality technology

By using your mobile device with a VR headset such as Google cardboard, Oculus or Samsung VR Gear it will transport users to an immersive virtual world at the click of a button which showcases the Airport and our beautiful province.

The Airport Business Development Manager, Eugene van Jaarsveldt said "This technology will open up a new world for marketing South Africa, as well as give tourists a powerful way to preview destinations and experiences within our country. With the assistance of Google photographer Chris du Plessis we created a unique production with one of the virtual 360 scenes being on approach to land at KMI Airport within a cockpit of an aircraft.

"After finalising the Airport airside and landside, Google street view and VR 360 projects on the 12th of September 2015, we decided to showcase our product during the recent World Routes event held in Durban, which for the first time in its history spanning 21 years was hosted in Africa. In attendance there were over 230 airlines and almost 700 airports from 115 different countries. The response that we received from the major airlines across the world was overwhelming".

"Whether the user wants an immersive 360° virtual tour of our Airport or experience the splendor of the Blyde River Canyon, it's a fantastic tool to view our top attractions, inspiring travel and promoting tourism".

"From an Airport perspective, this is a first for Africa. We are delighted to use this industry leading technology, and what better way to demonstrate the impact this VR technology can have than by showcasing Mpumalanga, South Africa one of the world's most iconic 'must do' tourism destinations." said van Jaarsveldt.