A brand new mission will assist seize greater than 2 million 360-degree photographs of the islands of The Bahamas.
The Google Avenue View Protection Undertaking, led by World Journey in 360, could have a number of avenue view geared up automobiles with mounted cameras journey on roadways throughout The Bahamas to seize the pictures.
“We’re excited to collaborate with World Journey in 360 and easy a path for Google Avenue View to immortalize our islands with 360-degree imagery on Google Maps,” mentioned the Bahamas Tourism Minister Chester Cooper. “Entry and engagement are bedrock rules of tourism success. This mission will make it simple for vacationers from world wide to measurement up the wonder and wonders of The Bahamas from wherever they’re.”
The imagery will cowl greater than 3,729 miles of key vacationer areas, together with on the nation’s 16 main locations.
Greater than 100 international locations are featured in Google Maps’ avenue view characteristic.
Amongst vacationer areas proposed to be photographed via the Avenue View Undertaking are Downtown Nassau and Montagu Seaside in Nassau; Port Lucaya Market and Peterson Cay Nationwide Park in Grand Bahama; and Marsh Harbour, Inexperienced Turtle Cay and Cherokee Sound in The Abacos.
“In right this moment’s digital panorama, immersive experiences are key to attracting vacationers,” mentioned Latia Duncombe, Director Normal, the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation. ““This Google Avenue View initiative is a game-changer for Bahamian tourism. By bringing our islands to life on Google Maps, we’re not simply showcasing our magnificence, we’re making The Bahamas extra accessible than ever earlier than.”
