Assessing the Impact of Virtual Reality on Tourist Experience in Cultural Heritage Sites

1. Introduction 1.1 Background of Virtual Reality 1.2 Overview of Cultural Heritage Sites 1.3 Importance of Tourist Experience 1.4 Purpose and Scope of Study 1.5 Research Questions 2. Literature Review 2.1 Virtual Reality in Tourism 2.2 Tourist Experience Theories 2.3 Applications in Cultural Heritage 3. Methodology 3.1 Research Design 3.2 Data Collection Methods 3.3 Data Analysis Techniques 4. Virtual Reality Technologies 4.1 Current VR Technologies 4.2 VR Tools and Equipments 4.3 User Interface and Design 5. Case Studies 5.1 Selection Criteria 5.2 Description of Sites 5.3 Implementation of VR 6. Impact on Tourist Experience 6.1 Engagement and Interaction 6.2 Learning and Knowledge Retention 6.3 Emotional and Aesthetic Response 7. Challenges and Limitations 7.1 Technological Barriers 7.2 Cost and Accessibility 7.3 Preservation and Authenticity Concerns 8. Conclusion and Recommendations 8.1 Summary of Findings 8.2 Recommendations for Stakeholders 8.3 Future Research Directions