Augmented Reality Application for Smart Tourism: GokovAR

Abstract

Usage of augmented reality technology in daily life is becoming more widespread. This technology is also being applied in the field of tourism. In this study, a prototype of mobile application for smart tourism has been developed by using augmented reality technology. The requirements, the competences and incompleteness of the methods is described. The prototype application is developed in the pilot region of Gokova Mugla. This application aims to introduce important centers, touristic places, restaurants, hotels and sightseeing places to domestic and foreign tourists. The intensity, ratings, comments, current social media data and price information about these areas will be provided simultaneously on the mobile application. Image processing techniques and location data will be used for implementing augmented reality technology.