Reality is what doesn’t go away when you stop believing in it.Philip K Dick
The Metaverse has recently garnered significant attention (both positive and negative) as a potential place for business, entertainment, and socializing. However, despite this growing interest, the concept of the Metaverse is still relatively new and can be confusing for entrepreneurs looking to understand and leverage this new technology, especially in an industry like ours.
To better understand the terminology and “Slang,” It’s important for businesses to become familiar with the various acronyms and neologisms used in this space and to understand the underlying concepts and technologies that drive it. In this way, hoteliers can differentiate between hype and practical application of the metaverse, allowing them to identify opportunities for innovation and growth for their business.
Simone Puorto, Consultant with over 20 years experience, Keynote Speaker, Published Author (X4), MBA Instructor and Metaverse Ambassador, has partnered with Hospitality Net to create a comprehensive glossary of terms related to the Metaverse. This glossary has been designed to provide a clear and concise understanding of terminology, particularly for entrepreneurs and professionals in the travel and hospitality industry.
The glossary provides detailed information on various aspects of the Metaverse, including concepts such as non-fungible tokens (NFTs), Web3, cryptocurrency, blockchain, land, decentralization, virtual, augmented, mixed, and augmented reality, interoperability, and so on. Unfortunately, these terms are often scattered or misleadingly discussed in the media and at conferences, making it difficult for entrepreneurs to gain a full and accurate understanding of the metaverse. The Glossary aims to fill this gap by providing comprehensive definitions and expert perspectives, giving readers a more holistic view of the Metaverse and its potential applications.
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This glossary would not have been possible without the invaluable contributions of a number of technology experts and advocates known as the “Polybius Evangelists”, Listed below in alphabetical order: Adam Mogelonsky, Alex Ratto, Antonio Picozzi, Antovany Reza Pahlevi, Arul Prakash, Brian Vertone, Divya Bhargava, Edoardo Maria Bisignani, Eli Strzelecka, Giuseppe Vaciago, Hasan Algarhy, Julius Yls, Justyn Czekanski, Lior Nitzan , Luca De Giglio, Luca Lupattelli, Dr. Mark von Rijmenam, Matej Curda, Mattia Papa, Michael C. Cohen, Pulidevan Prabakaran, Riadi Piacentini, Roberto Garavaglia, Salman Halawi, Sergio Schemeil, Sophia Shluger, Spencer Tarring, Tibor Mérey, Tracy Cosgrove, Vincent Somsen, Vincenzo Cosenza and Zoltan Istvan . Their expertise and insights were instrumental in the creation of this glossary. Additionally, the efforts of Jill Dassen and Davy Schoon were instrumental in the development of this project.
Many other terms still need to be explored in detail, so Part II will follow very soon. Stay tuned!
In the meantime, if you’re interested in learning more about the Metaverse’s potential applications in the travel and hospitality industry, be sure to follow our dedicated series, Polybius, which airs every third Wednesday of the month. For the next episodes of this series, follow this link: https://www.linkedin.com/company/polybiusmetaverse/.
If you also want to get insights from experts on the topic “Metaverse and Web3 in Hospitality”, We encourage you to sign up for our expert panel, which can be found at the following link: https://www.hospitalitynet.org/panel/36001939.html.
We hope you’ll join us in these discussions as we continue to delve into the exciting world of the Metaverse.
