# Convenience Store Accommodations 7-Eleven and Airbnb are Opening a New Luxury Store to the Public By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-01-25 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7eleven-and-airbnb References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/spend-the-night-playing-the-all-new-playstation5-console-inside-7-elevens-newest-evolution-store-301214020.html) & [airbnb](https://airbnb.com/h/gaming-paradise) 7-Eleven and Airbnb are giving gamers the chance to book a private stay at the all-new luxury 7-Eleven convenience store before it officially opens its doors to the public. The brand-new store in Texas has been set up as a "gaming paradise" and it promises to treat guests to the "ultimate one-night game-cation" with all-night access to a [Playstation 5](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ps5-rental-program) console, Slurpee drinks, a big-screen TV, luxury loungers and much more. The gaming experience also gives guests the chance to tune in for an exclusive one-hour Twitch streaming session with the gamer and founder of [FaZe Clan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaming-shower), [FaZe Temperrr](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-and-faze-clan). This new store is one of six across the country that serves as a testing ground for new innovations.' As the experience is being offerd mid-pandemic, 7-Eleven and Airbnb have health and safety protocols in place to protect pairs that book their stay at the store. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Convenience Store Accommodations:** The trend of convenience store chains offering unique accommodations can disrupt traditional hotel stays and expand their customer base. - **Gaming-themed Hospitality:** The trend of creating gaming-inspired hotel rooms can lead to disruptive innovation in the hospitality industry and attract younger demographics. - **Collaborative Experiential Marketing:** The trend of collaborations between companies like 7-Eleven and Airbnb can create disruptive innovation opportunities through unique and memorable experiences for customers. ### Where This Applies - **Hotel and Accommodations:** Hotels could face increased competition from unconventional accommodations offered by companies such as convenience stores and vacation rental platforms. - **Gaming and Entertainment:** Gaming and entertainment industries could leverage the trend of gaming-inspired accommodations and collaborate with hospitality brands to offer unique experiences for gamers and enthusiasts. - **Experiential Marketing:** Experiential marketing agencies could work with brands to create memorable and shareable experiences like the gaming paradise offered by 7-Eleven and Airbnb's store for disruptive advertising. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Virtual Car Meetups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-car-meetup.md) - [eSports-Ready Hotel Suites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-gaming-suite.md) - [Overnight Arcade Accommodations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/db-bb.md) - [Drink-Shaped Gaming Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaming-devices.md) - [Golf-Themed Convenience Store Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-always-open.md) - [Hypermarket Sleepover Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carrenight.md) - [Elevated Convenience Store Locations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7eleven-evolution.md) - [Retro Gaming Room Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-gaming-box.md) - [Experimental Film Motels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mountain-dew-borderlands-motel.md)