Tourism sector | virtual tour case study
Lavender House Hotel
As a well-established venue, the client was keen to show off their spectacular views and substantial offering of the hotel, taking advantage of social media and the power of virtual reality tours.
The numbers that make us proud
Feedback from over 300 users was outstandingly positive with an average rating of 4.1/5
Our clients rate our state-of-the-art content management system and work produced 5/5.
Shown that bookings and inquiries significantly increase for over 47% with a virtual tour.
The Brief
A useful tool for event planning, such as weddings and conferences, the virtual tour provides a sense of space and layout to the venue. Couples planning the big day can easily communicate their preferences to the staff at Lavender House from a distance, using the tour as a common point of reference; allowing the staff to deliver a special and bespoke experience for their customers. With over 15 separate 360° images, the tour covers the garden (both ordinary and with wedding decor), the dining hall, pub bar, rooms, and by the river’s side.
For capturing regular business too, the tour is useful for prospective patrons; with an interactive view of the hotel, they can experience Lavender House’s appeal in virtual form before they even book! Research has shown that bookings and inquiries significantly increase for over 47% of properties that adopt a virtual tour as part of their marketing arsenal (Best Weston).
What we achieved
Amongst a standard features and processes we worked with Lavender House Hotel to implement a range of bespoke components that makes this virtual tour stand out in true form.
Scene Coverage
The tour includes more than 15 360° images, showcasing key areas such as the gardens, dining hall, bar, rooms and riverside setting
Supports Events
Couples and planners can use the tour to explore venue spaces remotely, aiding decision-making and bespoke event planning.
Online Presence
By using a virtual tour, the venue leverages interactive imagery to increase engagement, dwell time and trust from potential guests.
Brand Alignment
The tour quality elevates the venue’s brand, delivering a polished digital experience that mirrors the luxury of the property.
Promotes Selling Points
The riverside location, garden settings and exclusive-use nature of the hotel are highlighted via immersive visuals.
Conversion Tool
The virtual tour is designed for use across website, social media and booking platforms, strengthening enquiry conversion and booking intent.
``Neil has done a number of fantastic virtual tours for my clients. The results are absolutely amazing! The tours capture a feeling that static images and other media just can't match. Very professional throughout and highly recommended. We have several new projects we are currently working on and can not wait to see the results!``
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Unique benefits that are perfect
for wedding venue-focused virtual tours
- Couples can now plan with greater accuracy!
- Lavender House benefitted from increased engagements on social media.
- They saw an increase in the amount of time spent on their website.
- A high-quality virtual tour gives Lavender House that professional feel that customers can trust.
- 90% of holiday home searches begin online, a tour will catch their attention!
- The venue saw a notable rise in bookings, as research by Best Weston suggested.
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Lavender House Hotel Virtual Tour | The Virtual Tour Experts