Virtuelle exhibited at the Stakeholder Conference in November this year. In this article we go over our main takeaways from the event.
Last month, we had the privilege of attending the Stakeholder Conference, hosted by The Hospitality Network in Dubai. As exhibitors in the Design Pavilion, we teamed up with Valcarce Architects to unveil their visionary GAIA Luxury Habitat project. The event, held from November 5-7, was a dynamic platform to showcase innovation and connect with leaders in property development and the hospitality sector.
The GAIA Luxury Habitat, designed by Alina Valcarce, redefines eco-luxury lodging. This prefabricated, turnkey solution is tailored for high-end eco resorts, marrying sustainability with sophisticated design. The exhibit deconstructed the whole Gaia project. It included key partnerships integral to bringing this concept to life, from prefabrication to furniture and fittings.
Our role at Virtuelle was to elevate this project through immersive storytelling. By integrating GAIA into meticulously crafted digital environments—a serene remote beach, an Al Ula-inspired desert oasis, and the stunning World Islands off the coast of Dubai—we allowed attendees to explore the lodge’s potential like never before. Using realtime 3D technology, we created scenarios with shifting times of day and weather conditions, offering investors and resort operators a vivid and emotional connection to the project’s possibilities.
You can explore more about our contribution to the GAIA project here.
The response to our exhibit was overwhelmingly positive. With the support of a 4x2m LED tile screen, attendees could explore our immersive visuals in stunning clarity. The opportunity to provide such an interactive and visually rich experience proved invaluable in sparking meaningful conversations and generating interest.
This event reinforced the power of immersive storytelling in real estate. By enabling potential buyers, investors, and operators to interact with and visualize a project in its full context, immersive experiences not only communicate design intent but also foster the emotional connections that are critical to decision-making.
Overall, the Stakeholder Conference was both inspiring and rewarding. It underscored how powerful immersive technologies can be for designers, developers, and hospitality brands aiming to tell compelling stories about their projects. We’re excited to continue driving innovation in this space, helping clients bring their visions to life and connect meaningfully with their audiences.
For those who couldn’t attend, you can experience the projects and our approach by visiting Virtuelle.io.
Photos courtesy of the The Hospitality Network.
