In July 2014, the Google Glass Langkawi Geopark started in cooperation with Taylor’s University and funding from The Ministry of Tourism & Culture (MOTAC), Malaysia. In May 2014 our very own Dr. Timothy Jung and Dr. Claudia Leue visited Langkawi’s Geopark to explore the opportunities for this project. The aim of this project is to conduct a feasibility study in order to develop a market concept and proof of concept for a Google Glass Augmented Reality application to 1) aid Langkawi to become an internationally renowned UNESCO Geopark destination for eco-tourism and (2) to enhance the visitors’ geological heritage experience in the context of nature-based eco-tourism in Langkawi Island.
