Be like Batman with a cave of your own. This is now a possibility at this cave hotel. "A cave, you probably did not imagine one as comfy as Gamirasu Cave Hotel in Ayvali Village, Cappadocia, Turkey. Originally a monastery, the hotel's 18 rooms were carved by hand from volcanic rock centuries ago. Today, they are comfy nests instead of monastic cells, complete with natural cotton futons, kilims and Turkish rugs, showers and heat. The deluxe suite has a fireplace and a balcony with views of the fanciful rock formations that dot the desert countryside. Nearby are villages of cave houses, and you can explore on horseback, donkey or bicycle. Innkeeper cousins, Ibrahim Bastutan and Suleyman Cakir. Volcanic rock called "tufa" is perfect insulation material which keeps the temperature between
17 - 20 degrees Celsius throughout the year."
What's Driving This Trend
- Cave Hotels
- Opportunities for businesses to create unique hotel experiences by renovating and repurposing historic and unconventional structures such as caves.
- Eco-tourism
- Great potential for businesses to develop eco-friendly tourism hotspots using natural building materials like tufa.
- Sustainable Architecture
- Innovative architects have the opportunity to design environmentally responsible structures that take advantage of natural features in the environment.
Who This Affects Most
- Hospitality
- The hospitality industry can leverage unique and innovative lodging options to attract more guests and increase revenue.
- Tourism
- The tourism industry has an opportunity to promote and develop nature-centric and sustainable tourism options.
- Construction
- The construction industry can take advantage of natural building materials while also exploring new building techniques to reduce carbon footprint and reliance on non-renewable resources.
