'Carré d'étoiles' are star-friendly cube cabins complete with transparent roof domes and telescopes. The tiny French cubes will sleep four people. Each has a corner kitchen, toilet, shower, bed, and parquet floors. Amenities include MP3 player, telephone, and Internet hookups as well as a flat panel TV.
The little cabins are sprinkled on resorts around France where stargazing tourists can rent them. Cost to purchase one is about $25K EU.
Implications - Going stargazing for a few nights is definitely an interesting vacation that many people have never experienced. The featured video gives you a tour of the transparent sky-domed cabin and offers up an interesting interview with the designer. Even though the video is completely in French, you still get the idea of what is going on. Other resorts may adopt France's unique cabins to add a little something different to vacation getaways.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Stargazing Tourism
- There is an opportunity to capitalize on the growing interest in stargazing tourism by creating unique accommodations that cater to this niche market.
- Sustainable Tourism
- Designing and building environmentally-friendly and sustainable accommodations will appeal to tourists looking for eco-friendly options.
- Luxury Tiny Homes
- There is an opportunity to create high-end, compact accommodations that offer unique and luxurious experiences for travelers.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Hospitality
- The hospitality industry can implement the trend of stargazing tourism by incorporating unique accommodations that appeal to those looking for immersive experiences.
- Tourism
- The tourism industry can capitalize on the trend of sustainable and eco-friendly accommodations by promoting and offering these options to tourists.
- Real Estate
- The real estate industry can explore the trend of luxury tiny homes by creating compact and luxurious accommodations that cater to the growing demand for unique travel experiences.
