Nextech AR Solutions Corp. (CSE:NTAR, OTCQB:NEXCF, NEO:NTAR) has announced the launch of 365 Marketplace with Restaurants Canada at the country's leading foodservice and hospitality event scheduled for May 9-11, 2022.
Designed by Nextech AR Solutions, the platform creates a hybrid blend of virtual event space and international marketplace, with up to 5,000 virtual vendor profiles serving over 30,000 members.
“The 365 Marketplace brings the restaurant industry into the metaverse, providing a completely digital marketplace where 3D models and AR experiences, including holograms, can be utilized to connect Buyers and Sellers and provide a much more interactive experience than a traditional online marketplace,” Paul Duffy, president & chairman of Nextech AR Solutions said in a statement.
“By partnering with Nextech, and employing Nextech’s ground-breaking technology, Restaurants Canada is showing they are pioneers in the Restaurant Industry and are setting the stage for how business will be conducted going forward and in the future. These are truly exciting times for the Canadian Food and Beverage Industry, and I am excited to see it all unfold," he added.
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365 Marketplace aims to be a thriving centre for eCommerce, using unique 3D augmented reality technology to showcase products in their truest form, allowing members to interact at a higher level. The company sees this opportunity as being the Shopify of the foodservice industry with 3D/AR by providing the platform and the tools for the foodservice industry to build its online presence, the company said.
The RC Show 2022 will be held at the Enercare Centre in Toronto and virtually.
“The 365 Marketplace offers a one-stop-resource for international communities to connect with the Canadian foodservice market, and vice-versa,” Roy Little, interim president and CEO, Restaurants Canada said.
“Our partnership with Nextech AR Solutions offers industry professionals the tools they need to help better serve the Canadian market and establish global connections. We look forward to bringing the virtual 365 Marketplace platform to the industry to break down barriers and encourage business across borders as the global foodservice industry revives post-pandemic," Little added.
The 365 MetaMarketplace launch opens up an opportunity for Nextech to expand this same marketplace model into other industries globally, as it provides a replicable platform that can be modified to fit other industries requirements.
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