# Sentimental Sightseeing Couples opt for a more romantic approach with train tours. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published Oct 8, 2014 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sentimental-sightseeing ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.3/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Sentimental Sightseeing trend? **Sentimental Sightseeing:** Travel companies are playing up the nostalgia of train travel in order to appeal to couples. Offering a more scenic and drawn out sightseeing option, this approach to getting around combines exciting excursions with an emotional tie-in. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Jun 13, 2013 to Oct 3, 2014 - Published: Oct 8, 2014 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Multisensation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/multisensation), [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience), [Nostalgia](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/nostalgia) ## Audience - Gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Sentimental Sightseeing trend ### Nostalgia Marketing Travel companies are tapping into nostalgia to attract couples for scenic and romantic sightseeing options. ### Luxury Train Tours Train tours are evolving to offer gourmet food, wine, and scenic views, giving passengers a unique and luxurious travel experience. ### Sustainable Tourism Train tours have the potential to promote sustainable tourism by showcasing local agriculture and farms, and highlighting eco-friendly travel options. ## What the Sentimental Sightseeing trend means for industry ### For Tourism The tourism industry can further explore nostalgic and luxurious train tours, as well as promote sustainable tourism practices. ### For Hospitality The hospitality industry can collaborate with train tour companies to offer gourmet food and wine experiences to their guests and customers. ### For Transportation The transportation industry can explore the potential of train tours to promote eco-friendly and sustainable travel options. ## Trend signals for Sentimental Sightseeing Trend score 3.3 out of 10, from popularity 55%, activity 35%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 55% - Activity: 35% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Sentimental Sightseeing trend 4 featured examples from Jun 13, 2013 to Oct 3, 2014. - [Pink Train Date Locations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/train-station-date): The Koi-Yamagata Station Has Been Renovated for a Train Station Date (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The hospitality and tourism industry can benefit from partnering with train station owners to create unique date spots that attract visitors. - [Locomotive Winery Tours](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/napa-valley-wine-train): The Napa Valley Wine Train Involves Wining, Dining and Travel (Category: Autos) Implication: Wineries and vineyards can partner with mobile tour operators to offer a unique wine tasting experience through a mobile winery tours, such as the Napa Valley Wine Train. - [Winery Train Tours](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/niagara-wine-trail): The Niagra Wine Trail is Brought to Life with the Medina Railroad Museum (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Tourism industries can offer guided wine tasting tours and new experiences showing the opportunities the local agriculture and farms in the area. - [Lovebird Locomotive Rides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sagano-romantic-train): The Japanese Sagano Romantic Train Takes Couples on the Scenic Route (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity for train companies to create specialized scenic routes for couples. ## Recent trend clusters - [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) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Lifestyle - [Mystery Packaging Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cow-not-laughing) - [Multi-Benefit Protein Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comes-in-three-flavors) - [Creator-Led Learning Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learning-series) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) All articles: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle)