How to change your Zoom virtual background to your dream getaways
As social distancing becomes the new norm, travellers are feeling the pinch, having to stay in one place for a long time… ‘get me outta here!’
But there’s a little known hack that’s now a growing trend, and it can help relieve some spacial pain. You can try this next time you Zoom’ your friends over drinks.
The feature we’re talking of is Virtual Backgrounds.
You can add some fun to your Zoom or Google Hangout meetings with these inspiring travel virtual backgrounds.
You can download the images below and add them to your next Zoom or Google Hangouts video call.
AIRPLANE BACKGROUNDS:
Feel like you’re flying again, reclining in your usual seat… 🥂
FIRST CLASS - PHOTO BY ZAC GEORGE
BUSINESS CLASS - PHOTO BY QANTAS
For the brave ones: let’s chat in Economy… 😬 (but talk quietly please!)
ECONOMY - PHOTO BY QANTAS
Or meet at your favourite lounge for airside drinks…
QANTAS FIRST CLASS LOUNGE SYD - PHOTO BY QANTAS
Lounges are a great place to hide from the public, or your boss… 💆
CATHAY PIER LOUNGE HGK RELAXING ROOM - PHOTO BY ZAC GEORGE
DESTINATION BACKGROUNDS:
Just by searching through UNSPLASH, you will find thousands of stunning travel scenery to get your inspired for your next trip….
JAPAN TEMPLATE - PHOTO BY TIANSHU
This view is worth distracting the meeting 😍
SANTORINI GREECE - PHOTO BY JONATHAN G
GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE = PHOTO BY TIM FOSTER
TAJ MAHAL - PHOTO BY JOVYN
Let’s all chill out for sec… 🌴
MAUI SUNSET - PHOTO BY ETHAN R
HOTELS & RESORT BACKGROUND
Elle has put together a list of 30 stunning hotel backgrounds…
CLICK HERE to view them all.
HOTEL SAN CRISTOBAL, MEXICO - PHOTO ELLE
CALDERA HOUSE IN JACKSON HOLE - PHOTO ELLE
You can also find inspiration over at Small Luxury Hotels website…
AGUAS DE IBIZA GRAND HOTEL, SPAIN - PHOTO BY SMALL LUXURY HOTELS
VIDEO BACKGROUNDS
YES you can do videos too. Pexels has a range of free backgound video loops you can use. Here are a few examples:
We hope these virtual travel backgrounds inspire you.
Hang in there, we’ll be soaring high again soon… ✈️
- Steve Hui, CEO of IFLYFLAT
MALAYSIA AIR A350 - PHOTO BY LACHLAN (IFLYFLAT TEAM)