# Demarcated Electronic Smoking Areas Heathrow Airport Opens World's First E-Smoking Lounge By Mesel Isaac | Published 2013-12-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esmoking-lounge References: [luxurylaunches](http://luxurylaunches.com/travel/heathrow-airport-vaping-zone.php) & [abcnews.go](http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/lifestyle/2013/12/heathrow-airport-opens-worlds-first-e-cigarette-zone/) London's Heathrow Airport is set to open the world's first e-smoking lounge for those who use [electronic cigarettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blu-box-kit). Electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes produce water vapor when puffed unlike their non-electronic counterparts which release smoke when consumed. It is with this in mind that airport officials in London opened the world's first [electronic cigarette smoking lounge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halal-menu) last week so that electronic cigarette smokers were not forced to stem their cravings by having to go outside. The e-smoking lounge was opened by the electronic cigarette manufacturer Gamucci and is a move that seems to be supported by most travelers. The electronic cigarette market will approach 2 billion dollars and with electronic smoking becoming bigger and bigger, more accommodations will most likely be made in order to supports peoples habits of trying to [quit smoking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unsmoke). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Growing E-cigarette Market:** The electronic cigarette market is expected to reach 2 billion dollars, indicating a rising demand for tobacco alternatives. - **Expansion of E-smoking Facilities:** As electronic smoking becomes more popular, accommodations such as e-smoking lounges are likely to increase in number and variety. - **Shift Towards Harm Reduction:** The opening of the world's first e-smoking lounge signifies a shift towards embracing harm reduction strategies for smokers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Electronic Cigarette Manufacturing:** Manufacturers of electronic cigarettes have the opportunity to capitalize on the growing market and provide innovative products and solutions. - **Hospitality and Travel:** The hospitality and travel industry can tap into the growing demand for e-smoking facilities by providing designated areas and services for electronic cigarette users. - **Health and Wellness:** The shift towards harm reduction presents opportunities for health and wellness companies to develop new products and services that support alternative smoking methods. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cutting-Edge Smokeless Tobacco Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heated-tobacco-device.md) - [Eco-Conscious Vapor Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-saint.md) - [Cancer-Cutting Ultrasonic Shishas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nesta-ushisha.md) - [Stylish Airport Lounges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-clubhouse.md) - [Airport Terminal Activewear Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lululemon-heathrow-terminal-5.md) - [Luxury Designer Airport Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-cafe.md) - [Hookah-Inspired Vape Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geek-bar-shisha-vapes.md) - [Fuss-Free Compact Vape Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jac-vapour-nicnac.md) - [Luxury Airport Retail Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiphol-airport-1.md)