# Interplanetary Mockery Consumers choose the next best thing to space tourism. By [Armida Ascano](https://www.trendhunter.com/Armida), Chief Insights Officer | Published May 27, 2015 | Category: [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/global-trends-and-hip-travel) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/interplanetary-mockery ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.5/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Interplanetary Mockery trend? **Interplanetary Mockery:** As wanderlust brings consumers into a realm of commercial space tourism, more consumers find themselves willing to explore the outer limits, but unable to spend the cash. As a result, many attractions are incorporating ways to simulate space travel. This allows consumers a taste of the ultimate in exoticism in the confines of a comfortable price and setting. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: May 23, 2014 to May 23, 2015 - Published: May 27, 2015 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Multisensation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/multisensation), [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Interplanetary Mockery trend ### Simulated space travel Consumers are willing to experience space travel virtually, leading to the emergence of various attractions that simulate space travel. ### Artificial gravity technologies To counter the negative effects of weightlessness, technologies that simulate gravity have been developed. ### Oxygen-infused experiences Oxygen-infused products and environments are becoming more popular as people seek new and unique experiences. ## What the Interplanetary Mockery trend means for industry ### For Tourism The tourism industry can incorporate simulated space travel experiences and other oxygen-infused activities to attract adventurous travelers. ### For Space exploration Artificial gravity technologies can improve the physical and mental health of astronauts, opening up new possibilities for longer space missions. ### For Wellness Oxygen-infused experiences, such as oxygen bars and oxygen-infused products, can be incorporated into wellness and relaxation activities. ## Workshop question Is there a way that your brand can incorporate simulation, or aspects of simulation to create a surreal experience for consumers? ## Trend signals for Interplanetary Mockery Trend score 3.5 out of 10, from popularity 50%, activity 47%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 50% - Activity: 47% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Interplanetary Mockery trend 4 featured examples from May 23, 2014 to May 23, 2015. - [Underwater Oxygen Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oxygen-bar): This Mexican Bar Entertains with Bubble Guns and Oxygen-Infused Smoothies (Category: World) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity to create unique hotel experiences that incorporate novel concepts like underwater oxygen bars. - [Intergalactic Hotel Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-in-zero-gravity): Guests at this Hotel Can Sleep in Zero Gravity Environments (Category: Marketing) Implication: The hospitality industry can leverage zero gravity tourism to attract adventurous and novelty-seeking travelers. - [Weightlessness-Inducing Flights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swiss-space-systems): Swiss Space Systems is Offering Inexpensive Zero-Gravity Flights (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing new technologies and services that enhance the zero-gravity experience for customers. - [Gravity-Simulating Spacesuits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/variable-vector-countermeasure-suit): The Variable Vector Countermeasure Suit Creates Artificial Gravity (Category: Tech) Implication: The artificial gravity suit presents disruptive innovation opportunities for space agencies and companies involved in space exploration, as it mitigates the negative effects of we… ## Recent trend clusters - [Delegated Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delegated-interfaces) (Tech) - [Sneaker Theater](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sneaker-theater) (Fashion) - [Functional Indulgence](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/functional-indulgence1) (Lifestyle) - [Ritual Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/ritual-systems) (Fashion) ## Trending in World - [Electrically Powered Airline Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-economy-seat) - [Historic Flatiron Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foxy-elora) - [Managed Luxury Home Shares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-of-cortez-views) - [Curated Luxury Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-kat-florence-hotel) All articles: [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world)