Vacayit Revolutionises Online Audio Experience with Launch of Accessible Audio Player
At the forefront of innovation in accessible tourism, Vacayit has just unveiled a game-changing toolset to redefine how websites and users interact with audio content. The brand new Vacayit Audio Player represents a significant leap forward in web accessibility, designed to enhance user experiences and revolutionise online engagement with audio material.
The standout feature of this web audio player is its integrated audio content transcript, a feature destined to elevate the SEO of any hosting website, and boost access to people who are deaf or hard of hearing. This feature makes audio content more discoverable, ensuring websites reach a broader audience and increasing their visibility on the internet.
But Vacayit's innovation doesn't stop there. The audio player stands tall among the most accessible audio players in the market. Boasting screen reader compatibility, intuitive hotkey controls and automated transcription capabilities, it's a testament to their dedication to creating an inclusive digital world. Vacayit is actively working on making the audio player compatible with braille readers, with plans to implement this feature in the near future.
ID: Description of the Vacayit audio player buttons. There’s a tab to see the contents of the audio guide, a transcript option and a share with friends option. The background is orange with orange and white earphones floating in the air.
The journey leading to this revolutionary development began in mid-2022 when Vacayit burst onto the accessible tourism scene. Recognising that the tourism industry’s heavy reliance on visual marketing presented challenges to travellers who are blind or have low vision, Vacayit created a solution: an app hosting curated accessible audio guides.
In less than a year, Vacayit, an accessible tourism leader, has collaborated with almost half of Australia's tourism destinations and spotlighted over 700 tourism operators. Partnering with industry giants like Tourism Tasmania, Destination Gold Coast, Ardent Leisure and hotels within the Accor Group, their commitment to accessibility became more evident with each stride.
The Story Behind Vacayit's Audio Player
In the journey to make content more accessible, Vacayit set out to create a “web version” of the app and almost immediately encountered a hurdle - standard audio players failed their web accessibility tests! But, as necessity is the mother of invention, Vacayit pivoted by creating their own accessible audio player.
This strategic pivot expanded Vacayit's scope beyond the tourism sector, attracting clients from a variety of industries seeking an inclusive web audio player solution. This innovation positions Vacayit as a leader in the inclusive digital landscape.
Who Can Use It?
The Vacayit Audio Player allows website owners and the tourism industry to offer accessible audio content that engages their audience and helps them rank higher in search results. This is a digital game-changer, ensuring that no one is left behind in the world of online content.
Vacayit Customers: If you represent a tourism operator, local council, hotel, region, or state in the tourism industry and have created an accessible audio guide with us, you can now seamlessly host your guide on your own website. To get started, simply reach out to us at hello@vacayit.com or visit our "Create With Us" page to submit your request, and we'll promptly assist you.
Enterprises: For individuals and organisations looking to incorporate audio content into their websites, the Vacayit Audio Player is a versatile solution. It can be used for a wide range of content, including website narrations, podcasts, or audio guides and provides an accessible and user-friendly option to enhance your web presence.
For just $10 per month per experience with the Vacayit Audio Player, or $15 per month per experience with the White-labeled Audio Player, you can now easily host your audio content on your website.
Audio Player Example:
Attached is an audio guide from White Ridge Farm. You can click through the features on this audio player.
If you are in the tourism industry, are a corporate organisation looking to have accessible audio content, or are a website owner who wants to know more information, visit https://www.vacayit.com/audio-player-api or email us at hello@vacayit.com.
