# Environmental Accommodation Hotels blend indoor and outdoor living to heighten travel experiences. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published May 27, 2014 | Category: [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/global-trends-and-hip-travel) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/environmental-enthrallment ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.9/10 - Evidence articles: 7 ## What is the Environmental Accommodation trend? **Environmental Accommodation:** While hotels provide a source of rest and relaxation, travelers tight on time are looking to more engaging travel destinations that offer more diverse user experiences. Offering the chance for consumers to immerse themselves in the surrounding environment, hotels are integrating outdoor settings and wildlife right into the accommodation itself, reflecting a shift towards more stationary, yet adventurously immersive travel options. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 7 featured examples - Articles from: Mar 15, 2013 to Apr 15, 2015 - Published: May 27, 2014 - Patterns: [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience), [Naturality](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/naturality) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Africa ## Themes within the Environmental Accommodation trend ### Immersive Nature Accommodation Hotels are integrating outdoor settings and wildlife right into the accommodation itself, reflecting a shift towards more stationary, yet adventurously immersive travel options. ### Luxury Wilderness Retreats Luxurious treehouse resorts and safari camps provide travellers with the chance to view wild animals in their natural habitats, accompanied by the comforts of a high class hotel. ### Carbon Offset Travel Eco travel agencies are providing carbon-neutral travel options by compensating for carbon emissions and partnering with environmentally-conscious hotels. ## What the Environmental Accommodation trend means for industry ### For Hospitality Industry Hotels are transforming their resorts and lodgings to offer more immersive and luxurious travel experiences with close access to raw nature. ### For Travel and Tourism Industry Luxury and eco-focused travel options are a growing trend, offering alternative, personalized travel experiences. ### For Sustainability Industry Travel and hospitality businesses are showing increasing interest in environmentally-conscious practices and addressing sustainability issues. ## Trend signals for Environmental Accommodation Trend score 3.9 out of 10, from popularity 51%, activity 60%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 51% - Activity: 60% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Environmental Accommodation trend 7 featured examples from Mar 15, 2013 to Apr 15, 2015. - [Luxurious Treehouse Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lion-sands-game-reserve): The Lion Sands Game Reserve Provides Travellers With Luxury Rooms (Category: World) Implication: Providing high-end accommodations and exceptional guest experiences in unique natural settings. - [Secluded African Wilderness Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leobo-private-reserve): The Leobo Private Reserve Offers Maximum Luxury (Category: Luxury) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate cutting-edge technologies, sustainable practices, and personalized services to redefine luxury travel experiences that offer exclusivi… - [Carbon Neutral Travel Sites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-travel-agency): Eco Travel Agency GreenHotelWorld Offsets CO2 Emissions for Free (Category: Eco) Implication: Travel agencies can partner with carbon offsetting platforms to offer carbon neutral travel options, appealing to eco-conscious travelers and differentiating themselves in the mar… - [Million Dollar Safari Adventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/million-dollar-safari): The Million Dollar Safari is the Ultimate in Luxurious Travel (Category: Luxury) Implication: The travel and hospitality industry can benefit from the Million Dollar Safari trend by offering high-end vacation packages that cater to luxury travelers. - [Humble Franco Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-dulysse): The Maison d'Ulysse Invites Guests with History and Peaceful Surroundings (Category: World) Implication: The hospitality industry can explore opportunities to revamp historical properties into unique and charming accommodations. - [Luxuriously Wild Safari Camps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safari-camps): Richard Branson Opens Up a Kenyan Retreat for the Rich and Famous (Category: Art & Design) Implication: New market for high-end travel companies to cater to affluent individuals seeking unique and exclusive safari experiences. - [Jungle-Surrounded Lodgings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belum-rainforest-resort): The Belum Rainforest Resort is Fit for Nature Lovers (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Developing sustainable luxury resorts in natural environments to attract tourists ## Recent trend clusters - 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