Star Ratings Australia has produced two cutting edge 360 degree videos that showcase star rated properties in South Australia and Tasmania as part of their integrated marketing campaign, Star Tripping. These videos have been created to give Australian travellers the 'full picture' of their accommodation experience.

“Our aim is to provide Australian travellers with the full picture because the accommodation they expect should be the accommodation they get. So Star Ratings Australia has gone into the rooms of two Star Rated properties to showcase the facilities in virtual reality,” commented CEO of Star Ratings Australia, Michael Reed.

The properties featured include: The Barossa Vineyard Cottages in the Barossa Valley and, the Cradle Mountain Highlanders and the Seaview Retreat on Bruny Island - in Tasmania.

“In response to consumer demand, we are also releasing another set of three, four and five Star Rated itineraries for a range of different types of getaways, from outdoors and adventure through to luxury and indulgence to help Australian travellers plan their getaway,” continued Michael.

“With widespread social media and self-ratings currently dominating the travel industry, independent ratings systems like Star Ratings are crucial for maintaining authenticity, accountability and providing Australian travellers with the full picture,' commented CEO of Star Ratings Australia Michael Reed.

To see the cutting-edge technology in action visit www.star-tripping.com.au/star-travel

For more information, please contact: Clara Lubbers at Horizon Communication Group

clara@horizoncg.com.au / (02) 8572 5600

About Star Ratings Australia:

Star Ratings Australia is the leading independent accommodation accreditation scheme in Australia. The scheme uses 'star' symbols which are a licensed trademark and are an internationally recognised symbol for quality accommodation standards that are used in more than 70 countries worldwide.

The 'star' symbol reflects the cleanliness, quality and condition of guest facilities and provides a trusted and reliable rating that can only be used by properties who have been licensed to use them by Australian Motoring Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Australian Auto Clubs.

The Star Ratings scheme enjoys a long and distinguished heritage with the Australian Auto Clubs, dating back to the 1950s when the clubs first started assessing accommodation on behalf of their members.

For more information, please visit: http://www.starratings.com.au/

Notes

Watching the 360 on a mobile
The best way to view them is on an iPhone 6 or one of the newer Samsung models. This way the picture will move with your phone, which is a truly amazing experience.

Watching the 360 on the desktop
If watching on your mobile is not a possible option, you may enjoy the experience either by clicking the pan button in the upper left corner with your mouse or by clicking and dragging your mouse over the video on the screen.