# Gamer Tourism Heightening gaming experiences, consumers turn to high-tech tourism destinations. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published Oct 22, 2014 | Category: [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/global-trends-and-hip-travel) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/gamer-tourism ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.8/10 - Evidence articles: 7 ## What is the Gamer Tourism trend? **Gamer Tourism:** As gaming continues to grow in popularity, individuals are looking to more than just their consoles and mobile apps for entertainment. Consumers are turning to travel destinations like Japan to engage in more exclusive travel tailored to their specific interests. Using technology and personalized themes to create a user-friendly environment, this gaming tourism speaks to a shift toward more specialized forms of travel. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 7 featured examples - Articles from: Oct 6, 2013 to Jan 25, 2016 - Published: Oct 22, 2014 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Multisensation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/multisensation), [Gamification](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/gamification), [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience) ## Audience - Gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Themes within the Gamer Tourism trend ### Specialized Travel As consumers seek more personalized and theme-based travel experiences, businesses can offer gaming-focused travel destinations that cater specifically to gamers. ### Gamer-Tailored Venues There has been a rise in demand for permanent, highly-customized venues for gamers, creating a need for dedicated gaming stadiums and eateries that mimic the gaming experience. ### Gamer-Centered Accommodations Travelers are seeking new, innovative accommodations that offer unique perks, such as hotels outfitted with gaming systems that cater to them. ## What the Gamer Tourism trend means for industry ### For Travel and Tourism As specialized travel becomes more popular among consumers, travel and tourism businesses can create gaming-focused travel experiences and destinations that cater to gamers. ### For Gaming and Esports The rise of dedicated gaming venues, eateries and accommodations presents an opportunity for entrepreneurs to expand and innovate in the gaming and esports industry. ### For Hospitality and Entertainment Businesses in the hospitality and entertainment industries can explore ways to incorporate gaming and esports into their offerings, such as themed restaurants and hotels outfitted with gaming systems. ## Trend signals for Gamer Tourism Trend score 3.8 out of 10, from popularity 53%, activity 54%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 53% - Activity: 54% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Gamer Tourism trend 7 featured examples from Oct 6, 2013 to Jan 25, 2016. - [Professional Gamer Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alienware-internet-cafe): The Alienware Internet Cafe in China is Like Entering the Matrix (Category: Tech) Implication: The gaming and esports industry stands to benefit from the introduction of professional gamer cafes that offer unique gaming experiences to their customers. - [Anime Pop-Up Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokemon-x): A Pop-Up Shop in Paris Opened to Promote Pokemon X and Y (Category: Tech) Implication: Opportunities exist for retailers to create limited-edition pop-up shops that cater to specific fandoms or cultural trends. - [Gamer-Specific Stadiums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/professional-gaming): Permanent Arenas will Put Professional Gaming in the Public Eye (Category: Tech) Implication: The development of gaming-specific stadiums may represent the potential convergence of traditional and video gaming entertainment markets. - [Iconic Gamer Eateries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eorza-cafe): The Eorza Cafe is a Restaurant Inspired by Final Fantasy XIV (Category: Tech) Implication: Opportunity for creating new restaurant concepts inspired by popular culture references, such as video games. - [Ping Pong-Playing Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ping-pongplaying-robot): This Robot Can Engage In Long Ping Pong Rallies (Category: Tech) Implication: Creating innovative robots for entertainment and sports applications. - [Geeky Gaming Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-hotel): The Arcade Hotel in Amsterdam Features Rooms Outfitted with Gaming Systems (Category: Tech) Implication: The hospitality industry can explore the opportunity of offering customized accommodations and integrating gaming consoles to cater to a niche consumer base. - [Advanced Race Driving Simulators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-simulator): The Porsche 996 GT3 Virtual Simulator is as Real as it Gets (Category: Autos) Implication: Incorporating advanced virtual driving experiences into the gaming and entertainment industry to enhance users' immersion and enjoyment. ## Recent trend clusters - 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