# Luxury Stadium Suites Airbnb is Giving Away a Stay in the Formula 1 Petronas Malaysia Grandstand By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-03-19 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formula-1-petronas-malaysia References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/373701/Airbnb-Lets-Formula-One-Fans-Spend-A-Night-At-The-Race-In-A-Cozy-Living-Room/) & [airbnb](https://www.airbnb.ca/rooms/5512953?af=2100566&c=APAC_MY_nightat_sepang_allcomms) In the latest installment of [Airbnb's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pensacola-blue-wahoos) 'A Night At' Series, the peer-to-peer property rental website is giving away a stay in a [grandstand corporate suite](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/escapade-silverstone) converted into an apartment for the 2015 Formula 1 Petronas Malaysia Grand Prix. The luxury suite features all the trimmings of an apartment, with a master bed and bath, kitchen, living room, a large television and entertainment options, like WiFi, video games, books and DVDs. The space, located within the Sepang International Circuit, will be inhabited by two winners and three of their friends during the 2015 Formula 1 Petronas Malaysia Grand Prix. Previously, the promotional Airbnb 'A Night At' Series has offered special one night stays in such unique locations as a cable car in the French Alps and an [IKEA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-sleepeasy) store in Sydney. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Peer-to-peer Luxury Accommodations:** The trend of offering unique and luxurious accommodations through peer-to-peer platforms like Airbnb creates disruptive innovation opportunities for the hospitality industry. - **Unique and Experiential Travel Experiences:** The rising demand for one-of-a-kind travel experiences, like staying in luxury stadium suites, presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the travel and tourism sector. - **Transformation of Non-traditional Spaces:** Converting corporate grandstands and unconventional spaces into luxurious apartments for short-term stays opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for real estate and event planning industries. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can capitalize on the trend of peer-to-peer luxury accommodations by offering unique and exclusive stays to attract discerning travelers. - **Travel and Tourism:** The travel and tourism industry can benefit from the demand for unique and experiential travel experiences by creating specialized packages and partnerships with luxury venues. - **Real Estate and Event Planning:** The real estate and event planning industries have an opportunity to transform non-traditional spaces, such as corporate grandstands, into luxury accommodations for short-term rentals, providing innovative options for travelers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Premium Racing Lounges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-amex.md) - [Stadium-Themed Vacation Rentals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pensacola-blue-wahoos.md) - [Pop Culture-Inspired Rentals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbnb-3.md) - [Immersive F1 Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-maison-tifosi-nastro-azzurro-00.md) - [Music-Legend-Inspired Overnight Stays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/purple-rain-house.md) - [Racing-Themed Branded Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mgm-resorts-international.md) - [Rent-Free Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restored-italian-house.md) - [Opera House Vacation Rentals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-phantom-of-the-opera-airbnb.md) - [Benefits-Focused Racing Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-express-cardmembers.md)