# Simulated Adventure Consumers who crave change but are reluctant seek alternatives. By [Armida Ascano](https://www.trendhunter.com/Armida), Chief Insights Officer | Published Mar 5, 2015 | Category: [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/global-trends-and-hip-travel) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/simulated-adventure ## Key Figures - Trend score: 2.9/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Simulated Adventure trend? **Simulated Adventure:** Though adventure and experience are a bigger priority than ever with the rise of global communication, some consumers are still reluctant to spend the time and money on a short-term experience. Thus, simulated adventure located closer to home and at a lower cost serves as a great alternative. This speaks to the cautious financial attitudes of much of the population. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: May 1, 2014 to Jan 9, 2015 - Published: Mar 5, 2015 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Multisensation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/multisensation), [Curation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/curation), [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience) ## Audience - Gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Themes within the Simulated Adventure trend ### Simulated Adventure Simulated adventure located closer to home and at a lower cost serves as a great alternative for cautious spenders. ### Themed Experiences Creating immersive, themed experiences like the Kowloon Walled City Arcade can give consumers a unique and memorable entertainment experience. ### Cinematic Illusion Creating an immersive experience that allows visitors to become a star for a day on a fake movie set offers a unique spin on traditional entertainment. ## What the Simulated Adventure trend means for industry ### For Tourism & Travel The rise of simulated adventures and themed resorts provides an opportunity for the tourism and travel industry to cater to consumers looking for unique experiences closer to home. ### For Entertainment & Gaming Investing in immersive experiences, such as themed arcades and simulated adventures, can create disruptive innovation opportunities in the entertainment and gaming industry. ### For Event Planning & Production Experimenting with cinematic illusion, like a visitor becoming a star for a day on a fake movie set, could lead to new innovation opportunities in the event planning and production industry. ## Trend signals for Simulated Adventure Trend score 2.9 out of 10, from popularity 44%, activity 34%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 44% - Activity: 34% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Simulated Adventure trend 5 featured examples from May 1, 2014 to Jan 9, 2015. - [City-Inspired Arcades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kowloon-walled-city-arcade): The Kowloon Walled City Arcade is Designed After the Real Place (Category: World) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating technology and immersive storytelling techniques to revolutionize the entertainment and recreation industry. - [Mock Parisian Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-parisian): The Parisian Brings the Romantic Feel of France to Macau (Category: Luxury) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate immersive experiences into luxury resorts to provide guests with a unique and memorable stay. - [Sand Simulated Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kilo-for-institut-du-monde-arabe): The Kilo for Institut du Monde Arabe Installation Mimics Moroccan Tradition (Category: World) Implication: Hotels and resorts can create cultural immersive environments with tent-like structures. - [Italian Cinema Theme Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-cinema-theme-park): Cinecitta World Allows Visitors to Become a Part of a Fake Movie Set (Category: World) Implication: The entertainment industry can capitalize by developing new and exciting movie-themed attractions, ride experiences, and other experiences that leverage popular movie franchises. - [Planetary Simulation Adventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mars-simulation): This Mars Simulation Takes Place in the Middle of the Utah Desert (Category: World) Implication: Developing immersive and educational tourism experiences centered around Mars and space exploration simulations. ## 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)