Ice hotels are now popular across the freezing north, showing off everything from ice bars to beds made out of ice. In Findland, cold-looking lodging have happened to become quite a hit.
For something more becoming, there are now glass igloos for those travelers who want extra warmth yet still want to experience the aesthetics of the Lapland environment. You can lie down in the heated igloo and, throughout the night, stare at the northern lights with the glass ceiling.
The Hotel Kakslauttanen in Saariselkä, Finland also offers a number of glass igloos as part of its Igloo Village. The igloos thermo glass keeps room temperature even when the outside temperature drops to -30 C. The Snow Restaurant at the Igloo Village can provide meals while at the Snow Bar you can drink out of a cup made from ice.
For the real deal, check out these hotels:
Glass Igloos
Fake Ice Hotels
Trend Themes
1. Glass Igloos - The trend of glass igloos for travelers who want extra warmth yet still want to experience the Lapland environment creates an opportunity for hotels to offer a unique experience.
2. Thermo-glass Technology - The thermo-glass technology used in the glass igloos creates an opportunity for glass manufacturers to expand into the hospitality industry for unique and eco-friendly solutions.
3. Alternative Accommodation - The rise of alternative accommodation options, such as glass igloos, creates a disruptive opportunity for the traditional hotel industry to innovate and provide unique experiences for guests.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality - The hospitality industry has an opportunity to offer alternative and eco-friendly accommodation options to visitors.
2. Glass Manufacturing - Glass manufacturers have the opportunity to expand into the hospitality industry with unique thermo-glass technology solutions.
3. Travel - The travel industry has the opportunity to market and promote alternative and unique accommodation options, such as glass igloos, as a way to attract more visitors.