Google gets royal help for its latest map project
- 8 years ago
Google has been systematically capturing images of some of the world's most beautiful and historic sites on its Street View for years, from the tallest mountains to the sea floor.
Google approached the queen because of her past advocacy for tourism in Jordan, as well as for the importance of technology; Rania was the first recipient of Google's YouTube visionary award and is active on social media.
Deanna Yick, program manager for Street View, said that Google contacted the queen, who was eager to showcase how countries like hers are using the Web, and for the opportunity to record these historical sites as they are now.
Admitting that she is biased about Jordan, Rania said that she wants people to know that "Jordan is peaceful" and that seeing these images - the waters of the Dead Sea, the stunning structures of Petra and others - may help convince people to plan a trip there.
Google approached the queen because of her past advocacy for tourism in Jordan, as well as for the importance of technology; Rania was the first recipient of Google's YouTube visionary award and is active on social media.
Deanna Yick, program manager for Street View, said that Google contacted the queen, who was eager to showcase how countries like hers are using the Web, and for the opportunity to record these historical sites as they are now.
Admitting that she is biased about Jordan, Rania said that she wants people to know that "Jordan is peaceful" and that seeing these images - the waters of the Dead Sea, the stunning structures of Petra and others - may help convince people to plan a trip there.