NEW YORK (September 2022) -- Meet Virtually, the leading virtual experiential events agency, today launched a new custom events product, Meet Virtually Tours. Harnessing some of the most cutting-edge technology in the digital sector, Meet Virtually offers groups and organizations the opportunity to create custom virtual reality experiences. Whether organizing a Serengeti safari, luxury real estate viewing, university tour on campus, or a behind-the-scenes brewery tour, Meet Virtually seamlessly creates an immersive experience in a VR environment. 

The Meet Virtually Tours experience offers guests the chance to use a custom app and VR headset preloaded with their unique event content, such as a Napa Valley winery tour or Great Barrier Reef dive and use their mobile device to access the excursion. Once inside, they’re greeted by an expert, such as a sommelier or marine biologist, who guides them live through the captivating journey. Guides are available to answer questions in real-time and guests can interact with friends and coworkers, also exploring the new world. As an added benefit, Meet Virtually Tours provides event-specific accoutrements including beer, wine, maps, and more for an unforgettable, full sensory adventure. The product debuts with a tour of Newburgh Brewery in upstate New York, led by Certified Cicerone® Hal Mooney of Your Beer Friend. 

 “The virtual events space is constantly in flux and guests expect to be surprised and delighted,” says Javier Valdez, Managing Partner. “Meet Virtually Tours provides the tools for corporate and personal party hosts to present memorable, creative experiences for guests to explore the world in a 360-degree viewpoint from the comfort of their homes and offices.”

 "I believe that beer tastes better with context, so providing guests with a Virtual Reality tour of a real brewery makes the beer you’re enjoying at home taste even better," states Certified Cicerone® Hal Mooney of Your Beer Friend. “I’m honored to be a part of the inaugural Meet Virtual Tours program and look forward to a continued partnership to offer even more unique beer experiences.” 

The company’s core mission is to strengthen the human connection and create positive change, one virtual experience at a time. The past two years have taken a toll on the creativity of managers and HR teams to inspire both employees and clients to stay engaged and feel connected through remote work. Research shows that a culture of connection and shared positive experiences enhances productivity and employee retention. People need fun breaks in their days to recharge and connect with their coworkers, options once provided by water cooler chat and in-person office time. Meet Virtually Tours helps fill in the gap and alleviate both manager and team stress.