IRT WINS GOLDEN TRAVEL AWARD FOR BEST ON THE WEB
(Posted 29th March 2014)
Following a previous Gold award in 2012 has the islands’ tourism office once again bagged this prestigious prize for their innovative application ‘Reunion Island’ which has turned out to be a hit among visitors to the island as well as those just travelling there on their computer, tablet and smart phone screens.
Ile de la Reunion Tourisme was chosen from among 5 finalists but came out on top, largely attributed to being seen as ‘The most popular destination app’. Over and above the vote of the jury, which of course determined the winner, more than 143.000 users also voted the same way, a resounding vote of confidence among travelers to this French tropical Indian Ocean island. Befittingly is the description of the app via the Reunion Tourism website saying:
360° videos let you discover the island in an innovative and original way through fun and interactive virtual tours. With 360° videos, you can get a unique glimpse of the island in the form of circular panoramas of various views, such as the sunrise, the volcano, the beach and the forest. You can also discover activities such as helicopter flights, hiking, paragliding and much more. Experience the sensation of being immersed in the heart of the island and come and live unforgettable experiences on Reunion.
Time perhaps to explore Reunion a little on the screen before then deciding that this member of the Indian Ocean Vanilla Islands organization is worth a visit for real. For more information click on www.reunion.fr and for the app click on http://www.reunion.fr/visites/appli/lile-de-la-reunion-sur-smartphone-en.php
(The winners are in a jolly good mood, lifting their trophies high in celebration)
