# Floating Accommodation Floating hotels enhance tranquility and for visitors. By [Mishal Omar](https://www.trendhunter.com/MishalO) | Published Jul 25, 2018 | Category: [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/global-trends-and-hip-travel) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/floating-accommodation ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.3/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Floating Accommodation trend? **Floating Accommodation:** Hotel brands are designing accommodations that float on top of water, straying from the similar but more ostentatious cruise options that the travel industry has long-offered. These environments offer the immersive living spaces that many vacationers seek, while simultaneously catering to their desire for tranquility and relaxation. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Mar 10, 2017 to May 1, 2018 - Published: Jul 25, 2018 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience), [Authenticity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/authenticity) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Floating Accommodation trend ### Floating Accommodation Hotels brands are designing accommodations that float on top of water, straying from the similar but more ostentatious cruise options that the travel industry has long-offered. ### Architectural Innovation Innovative designs, such as pyramid-like structures and fully functioning living communities, are being embraced in the floating accommodations trend. ### Sustainability Self-sufficient and eco-friendly floating hotels are being proposed and built to meet consumers' growing desire for sustainable travel options. ## What the Floating Accommodation trend means for industry ### For Hospitality The hospitality industry can reference the floating accommodations trend to expand and innovate their offerings with unique experiences for clients. ### For Architecture Architects and designers can take inspiration from the innovative designs represented in the floating accommodations trend to create new and modern structures. ### For Environmentalism The trend towards self-sustaining and eco-friendly floating hotels offers an opportunity to disrupt the traditional hospitality industry and create new sustainable business models. ## Workshop question Consider a popular product/service in your brand's industry that you could refine and enhance? ## Trend signals for Floating Accommodation Trend score 4.3 out of 10, from popularity 51%, activity 69%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 51% - Activity: 69% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Floating Accommodation trend 5 featured examples from Mar 10, 2017 to May 1, 2018. - [Floating Hotel Sleeping Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleeping-capsules): The Mizukami Hotel at Huis Ten Bosch Puts Guests on the Sea (Category: World) Implication: The hospitality industry can take advantage of floating hotel sleeping capsules to provide customers with innovative and distinctive accommodations. - [Futuristic Floating Communities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wayaland-floating-community): The Wayaland Floating Community is a Modern Housing Alternative (Category: Eco) Implication: Architects can utilize modular design and new building materials to create innovative, eco-friendly housing solutions for the future. - [Floating Frozen Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arctic-sweden): Arctic Bath Hotel and Spa in Arctic Sweden Sits on the Lule River (Category: Eco) Implication: The industry can explore creating floating hotels to cater to adventurous and nature-loving travelers. - [Self-Sufficient Floating Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-hotels1): Pierpaolo Lazzarini Proposes a Pyramid-Like Hotel City (Category: World) Implication: The hospitality industry can explore the concept of self-sufficient floating hotels to offer unique and luxurious experiences for travelers. - [Opulent Floating Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-hotel-ship): The QE2 Hotel is Located On the Iconic Queen Elizabeth 2 Passenger Ship (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The hospitality industry can explore innovative ways to upgrade existing iconic spaces into luxurious and unique accommodations. ## Recent trend clusters - [Layered Getaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/short-trip-leisure) (World) - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in World - [Electrically Powered Airline Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-economy-seat) - [Family Rave Vacations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-rave) - [Free In-Flight Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-in-flight-internet) - [Flexible Luxury Motorhomes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexible-luxury-motorhomes) All articles: [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world)