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Virgin Galactic Chairman Cashes Out Entire Personal Stake in Space Tourism Company

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The chairman of space tourism company Virgin Galactic, Chamath Palihapitiya, has sold his entire personal stake in the company for $211 million, according to a new regulatory filing with the SEC made public on Friday and first noticed by Bloomberg News. Palihapitiya still indirectly owns millions of shares through an… Read more.

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Accenture, Changi Airport Group Extend XR Partnership

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Global tech consultancy Accenture and Changi Airport Group (CAG), Singapore’s world-renowned airport management group, have expanded their partnership for an additional three years to boost customer experiences for travellers at the city-state’s Changi Airport, it revealed last week.

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VR Exhibit ‘The Infinite’ Is The Closest You’ll Get To Space

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The goal is to open your mind to the possibilities of space exploration and space tourism. Tickets will range in price depending on which days you go and the age range of your group. There is also discounted pricing for groups larger than 10. Image Credit: Felix & Paul Studios. Feature Image Credit: Felix & Paul Studios.

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EON Reality and Catalyst Group Intl launch Anti-Terrorism App at 22nd UNWTO General Assembly

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At the 22nd United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) General Assembly in Chengdu, China, EON Reality and Catalyst Group Intl. The Suspicious Signs application is part of a broader partnership between EON Reality and Catalyst Group to establish an online AVR Safety Academy to train travel and tourism professionals.

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The Official US Civil Rights Trail Book Adds AR Experience to Engage the Young Generations

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This idea inspired Lee Sentell, Alabama Tourism Department Director, to create the US Civil Rights Trail in 2004. History must be known by everyone, so we do not repeat its mistakes. To accompany the project, there’s also a book, and its latest edition includes a special feature to attract younger generations.

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Madame Tussauds Partners With ARtGlass For AR Wax Exhibits

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Partnering with ARtGlass Group , the infamous wax museum chain is introducing the companies line of ARtGlasses into the Madame Tussauds experience, allowing visitors to learn more about the historical figures presented through cutting-edge holograms, relevant historical videos, and 360-degree content enhanced by surround audio.

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What is INTERPOL’s Metaverse Law Enforcement Strategy?

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The news comes as institutions and organisations debut their virtual spaces for several key purposes, leading to a spike in interest in the Metaverse as an exhibitive platform for large groups. The group’s Capacity Building and Training Directorate opened a module on verifying and screening travel documents.

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