Travel Igers: Innovation, Influence and
Persuasion Through a Photo Gallery
Mónica Valderrama-Santomé, Ana-Belén Fernández-Souto
and Montse Vázquez-Gestal
Abstract Nowadays accessibility science has had enormous advances in technology
innovation to enable people with disabilities to participate on equal terms in almost
every social area. Among the most effective actions to promote inclusion, the forma-
tive aspects stand out from others, and establish a permanent positive and inclusive
climate. In this project the design of a multimedia videogame explores technology
issues and accessibility and design for all. Main objectives are awareness, mainly for
young people, about the needs of those with disabilities.
Keywords Influencers · Advertising · Instagram · Travel
1 Influence Through Recommendations on Social Media.
Travel Igers
The ability of advertisers to get the attention of the audience has shifted from conven-
tional to digital media. According to IAB Spain’s Annual Social Media Study 2016,
81% of all Internet users between 16 and 55 years old use social media, which repre-
sents over 15 million users only in our country. Brands are aware of the importance
and power of influence of some opinion leaders and include some influencers in their
communication strategy in order to reach not only the youth, but also specific pro-
files according to the preferences of the audience. Basically, when these influencers
show a piece of clothing, a product or a trip they made on their virtual windows,
demand soars. Their direct experience with these items becomes a reference and
their recommendation goes viral.
M. Valderrama-Santomé (B ) · A.-B. Fernández-Souto (B ) · M. Vázquez-Gestal (B )
Universidade de Vigo, Vigo, Spain
e-mail: santome@uvigo.es
A.-B. Fernández-Souto
e-mail: abfsouto@uvigo.es
M. Vázquez-Gestal
e-mail: mvgestal@uvigo.es
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