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# Aggro-Tourism
Aggression Relieving, Stress-Busting Vacations

By Elsa Blaine | Published 2009-05-17 | World
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aggro-tourism-aggressive-vacations-to-relieve-stress
References: [concierge](http://www.concierge.com/ideas/activeadventure/tours/500623?page=0)

Aggro-tourism, [vacations taken to blow-off](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ef-adventures) [pent up aggression](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punch-your-client), are become extremely popular. Concierge magazine has put together this full force list of cool places to release your tension. We’re not taking about spas either; pillow fights in Germany seem to be the tamest [stress busting activities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camp-heartbreak) on this list.

For $25, you can visit a “semilegal” firing range in Cambodia. $135 gets you a 2 hour course in gladiator school in Rome. You can take stunt school training in London and learn how to fall down the stairs safely for $320. La Tomatina is an annual food street fight in Buñol, Spain involving tones of ripe tomatoes, which would be sure to relive anxiety.

Some other suggestions include demolition derby driving in Kentucky, Air combat school in California and Overt Ops training in Arizona.

My favourite though, is [Sarah’s Smash Shack](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smashing-credit-crunch-vents-relieve-frustration-by-breaking-plates)which Trend Hunter has written about previously and is in the related articles below. Don your protective gear and break stuff…lots of stuff.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.1/10
- Popularity: 23% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel)

## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Aggro-tourism:** Opportunity for businesses to capitalize on the rising popularity of vacations focused on releasing pent-up aggression.
- **Stress-busting:** Innovative ideas and services that help individuals relieve stress and promote relaxation.
- **Adrenaline Activities:** Demand for unique and exciting experiences that provide an adrenaline rush.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Tourism:** Tour operators and travel agencies can create specialized aggro-tourism packages and promote stress-busting activities.
- **Wellness:** Health and wellness businesses can offer innovative stress-relief services and products to cater to the growing demand.
- **Recreation:** Opportunity for recreational businesses to develop new adrenaline-fueled activities and experiences for thrill-seekers.

## Related on Trend Hunter

- [Retail Rage Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miista.md)
- [Rage-Relieving Internet Tours](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rage-against-big-internet-tour.md)
- [Kitchen-Themed Rage Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-nightmares.md)
- [Cheeky Custom Rage Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-rage-room.md)
- [Legendary Arena Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-gladiator-experience.md)
- [Conscientious Tourism Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/against-overtourism.md)
- [Globalized Spooky Destinations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spooky-adventures.md)
- [GenAI Travel Agencies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archers-ai-travel-agency.md)
- [Locally Driven Travel Agencies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/on-the-go-tours.md)
