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Turning Destinations into Immersive Storytelling Experiences with Geotourist
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Imagine walking into a distillery and being greeted by the master as a hologram who already knows your questions. That’s the bold vision of Geotourist, and where our conversation with CEO and Founder Shaon Talukder begins. From its start as an “audio map of the world” to hosting community voices, screen tourism, and accessibility routes across 94 countries, GeoTourist is redefining how stories connect travelers to place.
Shaon shares how DMOs use the platform’s view-to-visit data to prove impact, why communities and fans create the most compelling tours, and how Holoxar—an AR layer powered by light AI—is bringing guides into real-world spaces without distraction. We also look ahead to the traveler’s near future: natural language interfaces, ambient AR glasses, and real-time translation that dissolve barriers.
Packed with insights on immersive travel, destination marketing, and the future of in-destination experiences, this episode shows why the best tech amplifies human stories instead of replacing them. For more information on Geotourist, please visit geotourist.com.
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Chapters
1. Setting The Scene: Minority Report Vision (00:00:00)
2. Series Context & Guest Introduction (00:00:30)
3. Shaon’s Origin Story: Uluru Spark (00:02:31)
4. Building GeoTourist: From App To Platform (00:07:45)
5. Data, DMOs, And View‑To‑Visit Insight (00:14:20)
6. Sponsorship Breaks (00:18:14)
7. Who Creates The Stories And Why It Works (00:20:03)
8. Screen Tourism, Communities, Accessibility (00:24:22)
9. Enter Holoxar: Holograms + Generative AI (00:25:18)
10. Personal Guide To The World: Roadmap (00:29:32)
11. Partner Use Cases: From Distilleries To Destinations (00:33:03)
12. How AI Powers Personalization And Prediction (00:36:07)
13. Traveler Trends Toward 2026: AR, NLP, Translation (00:40:12)
14. Removing Barriers: Glasses, Live Translation, Frictionless Travel (00:47:05)
15. Beyond Travel: Conferences, Retail, Indoor Wayfinding (00:51:08)
16. Where To Find Shaon + Upcoming Events (00:54:00)
17. Rapid Fire: Favorite Tours And Next Destinations (00:55:06)
18. Final Contacts, Book News, And Closing (01:01:10)
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