The global travel, hospitality and events industry is one of the largest employers in the world, offering an incredible diversity of careers - from hotel management and culinary arts to tour guiding, cruise operations, event production and aviation.
However, for many, the industry can feel overwhelming and unclear. Job titles often don’t fully convey the reality of the role, leading to mismatched expectations and career choices.
“A DAY IN THE LIFE” is a 360 virtual reality video series designed to solve this problem.
CONCEPT
We will follow real professionals across the travel, hospitality and events industries for a full working day - capturing their routines, challenges, interactions and behind-the-scenes moments.
Filmed in immersive 360 VR, viewers won’t just watch - they will feel like they are there, experiencing the role firsthand:
Each episode will provide an authentic, unfiltered look at what the job truly involves.
OBJECTIVES:
EXAMPLES:
Various industries are using 360 VR content to showcase careers:
A Day in the Life of a Catering Chef at Windigo Catering: Click HERE to view.
A Day in the Life of a Millwright at Linamar: Click HERE to view.
OPPORTUNITY FOR EMPLOYERS:
We invite leading employers, brands, and organisations across the industry to sponsor one or more “A DAY IN THE LIFE” episodes.
What Sponsors Receive:
“A DAY IN THE LIFE” bridges the gap between curiosity and commitment.
By allowing people to step inside real roles before choosing a career path, we can help build a more passionate, informed and resilient workforce for the travel, hospitality and events industry.
We invite you to partner with us in shaping the future of the industry.
All the videos will be hosted on a dedicated website where the videos will be easy to search and view.
Sponsor an episode. Showcase your world. Inspire the right talent.
However, for many, the industry can feel overwhelming and unclear. Job titles often don’t fully convey the reality of the role, leading to mismatched expectations and career choices.
“A DAY IN THE LIFE” is a 360 virtual reality video series designed to solve this problem.
CONCEPT
We will follow real professionals across the travel, hospitality and events industries for a full working day - capturing their routines, challenges, interactions and behind-the-scenes moments.
Filmed in immersive 360 VR, viewers won’t just watch - they will feel like they are there, experiencing the role firsthand:
- Walking through a busy hotel check-in
- Preparing for a high-pressure event setup
- Managing guests on a cruise ship
- Coordinating logistics behind a live conference
Each episode will provide an authentic, unfiltered look at what the job truly involves.
OBJECTIVES:
- Demystify careers in travel, hospitality and events
- Help individuals make informed career choices
- Showcase the energy, diversity and opportunity within the industry
- Inspire the next generation of talent
EXAMPLES:
Various industries are using 360 VR content to showcase careers:
A Day in the Life of a Catering Chef at Windigo Catering: Click HERE to view.
A Day in the Life of a Millwright at Linamar: Click HERE to view.
OPPORTUNITY FOR EMPLOYERS:
We invite leading employers, brands, and organisations across the industry to sponsor one or more “A DAY IN THE LIFE” episodes.
What Sponsors Receive:
- A professionally produced 360 VR film showcasing their workplace and people
- Positioning as a thought leader in career development and talent attraction
- A powerful recruitment and training asset
“A DAY IN THE LIFE” bridges the gap between curiosity and commitment.
By allowing people to step inside real roles before choosing a career path, we can help build a more passionate, informed and resilient workforce for the travel, hospitality and events industry.
We invite you to partner with us in shaping the future of the industry.
All the videos will be hosted on a dedicated website where the videos will be easy to search and view.
Sponsor an episode. Showcase your world. Inspire the right talent.
In the travel, hospitality and events industry, one of the biggest hiring challenges is misaligned expectations. Candidates often apply for roles without fully understanding the pace, environment, hours or interpersonal demands - resulting in high staff turnover, poor job fit and increased recruitment costs.
Our Day in the Life videos solve this problem directly.
Instead of relying solely on written job descriptions, employers can provide candidates with an immersive, realistic preview of the role.
By watching a short, engaging video, candidates gain a clear understanding of:
This transforms recruitment from theoretical to experiential.
Our ‘Day in the Life’ video series doesn’t just inspire career choices - it becomes a practical recruitment tool. By allowing candidates to experience a role before they apply, we help employers attract better-suited talent, reduce turnover and streamline the hiring process through informed, engaged applicants.
Our Day in the Life videos solve this problem directly.
Instead of relying solely on written job descriptions, employers can provide candidates with an immersive, realistic preview of the role.
By watching a short, engaging video, candidates gain a clear understanding of:
- The daily responsibilities of the role
- The working environment (hotel, airport, event venue, etc.)
- The pace and pressure of the job
- The type of people and teamwork required
- The skills and personality traits needed to succeed
This transforms recruitment from theoretical to experiential.
Our ‘Day in the Life’ video series doesn’t just inspire career choices - it becomes a practical recruitment tool. By allowing candidates to experience a role before they apply, we help employers attract better-suited talent, reduce turnover and streamline the hiring process through informed, engaged applicants.
SHOWCASE YOUR INSTITUTION. INSPIRE FUTURE TALENT.
After exploring career paths through immersive content like “A DAY IN THE LIFE”, the next critical step for aspiring professionals is choosing where to study.
For many prospective students - especially those in different cities or countries - this decision is challenging. Websites, brochures and standard videos often fail to convey the true experience of a campus, its facilities and its learning environment.
We propose a powerful solution: A fully immersive 360° Virtual Reality Campus Experience.
CONCEPT:
We will produce a series of high-quality 360 VR videos that allow prospective students to step inside your institution - anytime, from anywhere in the world.
Instead of simply viewing photos or videos, students can:
This creates a true sense of place and belonging - before they even apply.
A STRATEGIC RECRUITMENT TOOL:
This series works seamlessly alongside initiatives like “A DAY IN THE LIFE”, creating a complete decision-making journey:
1. Explore careers
2. Experience real jobs
3. Choose the right place to study
Today’s students expect more than information - they want experience. By participating, your institution becomes a natural next step in that journey.
EXAMPLES:
Many learning institutions use 360 virtual reality to showcase their institutions:
Laurier Brantford Campus 360° Tour: Click HERE to view.
University of Saint Francis in Indiana created a series of 21 short videos: Click HERE to view on of them.
After exploring career paths through immersive content like “A DAY IN THE LIFE”, the next critical step for aspiring professionals is choosing where to study.
For many prospective students - especially those in different cities or countries - this decision is challenging. Websites, brochures and standard videos often fail to convey the true experience of a campus, its facilities and its learning environment.
We propose a powerful solution: A fully immersive 360° Virtual Reality Campus Experience.
CONCEPT:
We will produce a series of high-quality 360 VR videos that allow prospective students to step inside your institution - anytime, from anywhere in the world.
Instead of simply viewing photos or videos, students can:
- Walk through lecture halls, training kitchens and simulation environments
- Explore accommodation, social spaces, and campus surroundings
- Observe real classes, practical training and student interactions
- Experience the atmosphere, culture and energy of your institution
This creates a true sense of place and belonging - before they even apply.
A STRATEGIC RECRUITMENT TOOL:
This series works seamlessly alongside initiatives like “A DAY IN THE LIFE”, creating a complete decision-making journey:
1. Explore careers
2. Experience real jobs
3. Choose the right place to study
Today’s students expect more than information - they want experience. By participating, your institution becomes a natural next step in that journey.
EXAMPLES:
Many learning institutions use 360 virtual reality to showcase their institutions:
Laurier Brantford Campus 360° Tour: Click HERE to view.
University of Saint Francis in Indiana created a series of 21 short videos: Click HERE to view on of them.
CONTENT EVERYWHERE
All content produced is in standard 360 virtual reality format and is device agnostic and can be viewed immersively (VR headsets), semi-immersively (phones, tablets & Smart TVs), or interactively (desktop/mobile apps & browsers).
All the videos will be available to view via a dedicated website but It can be viewed across many different devices and can be easily embedded into websites and shared via newsletters, blogs and social media. The 360VR content can be hosted on a cloud based server for anyone to access and download.
All the videos will be available to view via a dedicated website but It can be viewed across many different devices and can be easily embedded into websites and shared via newsletters, blogs and social media. The 360VR content can be hosted on a cloud based server for anyone to access and download.
For more information, please contact:
Stanley Edwards
Platypus Digital
Mobile: +27 82 458 3356
Email: [email protected]
Stanley Edwards
Platypus Digital
Mobile: +27 82 458 3356
Email: [email protected]
