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Protruding Luxury Spas

The Holiday Inn Shanghai Glass Bottom Swimming Pool is Adrenaline-Packed

— May 29, 2012 — Art & Design
Lavish is not a word normally associated with this economical hotel chain, but the Holiday Inn Shanghai glass bottom swimming pool is opulent, to say the least. While the rest of the luxury hotel's design is easy on the eye, it's all about the pool for this beauty in the sky.

At a towering 24-storeys, the protruding pool sticks out over the ledge of the hotel where swimmers are met with a surprising twist. The swimming pool is equipped with a glass-bottomed floor that allows visitors to look down at the bustling Shanghai streets. This is one dip in the deep end that is not for the faint at heart. The experience is described as "swimming over the air" as the pool cantilevers over the lofty accommodation.

If your local dive is not giving you the necessary adrenaline rush, take a plunge into the Holiday Inn Shanghai glass bottom swimming pool.
Trend Themes
1. Luxury Experiences - Consumer demand for unique and lavish experiences is rising, offering opportunities for other hotel chains to emulate and create new luxury accommodations.
2. Adrenaline-packed Activities - Offering thrill-seeking options such as glass bottom swimming pools will appeal to adventure-loving travelers and disrupt the traditional hotel experience.
3. Innovative Hotel Design - Hotels incorporating unconventional and unique design elements, such as protruding pools, will draw attention and create a buzz, potentially leading to increased bookings and revenue.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality - Hotels can incorporate luxury experiences and innovative designs to cater to the growing demand for unique vacations and attract more guests.
2. Travel - Travel companies can market adrenaline-packed activities like glass bottom swimming pools to adventure-seeking travelers, offering unique and memorable experiences.
3. Construction - Partnering with hotels or other establishments, construction companies can develop and design innovative and daring structures such as protruding glass bottom swimming pools.
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