Bridging Skills and Experience: The Role of Virtual Reality In Transforming Digital Learning For Vocational Tourism Training

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10.2991/978-94-6463-908-7_15How to use a DOI?

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Virtual Reality; Vocational Education; Tourism Training; Digital Learning; Immersive Technology; Skills Development; Experiential Learning; Innovation in TVET

Abstract

Vocational education in tourism faces persistent challenges in bridging the gap between theory and practice, particularly in providing direct experiential learning and developing service-oriented skills. Conventional learning methods are often inadequate to meet the contextual and applied competencies required in the 21st century. This study presents a comprehensive review of bibliometric trends, key themes, and dimensions of Virtual Reality (VR) applications in transforming digital learning for vocational tourism training. Using a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach guided by the PRISMA protocol, data were collected from the Scopus database and filtered to 31 relevant articles published over the past three decades. The findings reveal a significant increase in VR-related research since 2020, with the highest citation impact originating from the United States and South Korea. Pedagogically, VR adoption is strongly linked to experiential and situated learning frameworks aimed at improving professional competence, cultural appreciation, and immersive learning engagement. VR has shown effectiveness across cognitive, affective, exploratory, and social learning dimensions, providing authentic experiences that promote motivation, understanding, and retention. Nevertheless, the study identifies ongoing challenges, including high implementation costs, limited teacher readiness, and inadequate infrastructure. The paper proposes a conceptual model for integrating VR into vocational tourism education to support digital transformation and future workforce readiness. The findings are expected to inform curriculum development, educational policy, and collaborative innovation among stakeholders in vocational education and tourism training.

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AU  - Sri Subekti
AU  - Cica Yulia
AU  - M. Muktiarni
AU  - Asep Maosul
AU  - Nia Lestari
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/12/07
TI  - Bridging Skills and Experience: The Role of Virtual Reality In Transforming Digital Learning For Vocational Tourism Training
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Innovation in Food Science, Culinary Art, and Fashion Technology (INNOFATEC 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
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SN  - 2352-5398
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