A brand new venture will assist seize greater than 2 million 360-degree photos of the islands of The Bahamas.
The Google Road View Protection Venture, led by World Journey in 360, could have a number of road view geared up autos with mounted cameras journey on roadways throughout The Bahamas to seize the photographs.
“We’re excited to collaborate with World Journey in 360 and easy a path for Google Road View to immortalize our islands with 360-degree imagery on Google Maps,” mentioned the Bahamas Tourism Minister Chester Cooper. “Entry and engagement are bedrock ideas of tourism success. This venture will make it simple for vacationers from world wide to dimension up the wonder and wonders of The Bahamas from wherever they’re.”
The imagery will cowl greater than 3,729 miles of key vacationer areas, together with on the nation’s 16 main locations.
Greater than 100 nations are featured in Google Maps’ road view characteristic.
Amongst vacationer areas proposed to be photographed by way of the Road View Venture are Downtown Nassau and Montagu Seaside in Nassau; Port Lucaya Market and Peterson Cay Nationwide Park in Grand Bahama; and Marsh Harbour, Inexperienced Turtle Cay and Cherokee Sound in The Abacos.
“In at the moment’s digital panorama, immersive experiences are key to attracting vacationers,” mentioned Latia Duncombe, Director Common, the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation. ““This Google Road View initiative is a game-changer for Bahamian tourism. By bringing our islands to life on Google Maps, we’re not simply showcasing our magnificence, we’re making The Bahamas extra accessible than ever earlier than.”
