# Balloon Cluster Travellers Jonathan Trappe Crosses English Channel by Balloons By Luisa Amanda Gomes | Published 2010-06-02 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jonathan-trappe References: [theblogismine](http://www.theblogismine.com/2010/05/29/man-crosses-english-channel-in-chair-carried-by-helium-balloons/) Creative explorer Jonathan Trappe crosses the English Channel with inspiration from [Oscar-winning animated movie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbnb-smurf-experience), ‘Up.’ Forsaking the typical modes of transportation like airplanes, Jonathan Trappe opted for several dozen [helium balloons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-gateway-and-sky-ring) in his travels across the channel. In succeeding in his trip, Jonathan Trappe is clearly the first triumphant ‘[cluster balloonist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/international-balloon-festival)’ in his journey from Dover to Calais. He found his high-flying expedition rewarding and was extremely proud of himself when he landed in a vegetable field in France. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Cluster Ballooning:** The trend of using helium balloons for travel presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the transportation industry. - **Alternative Transportation:** The trend of exploring unconventional modes of transportation, such as helium balloons, opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the travel and tourism industry. - **Inspired by Movies:** The trend of taking inspiration from movies, like Jonathan Trappe did with 'Up,' provides opportunities for disruptive innovation in the entertainment and adventure industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Transportation:** The transportation industry can embrace disruptive innovation by exploring the use of helium balloons as a viable mode of travel. - **Travel and Tourism:** The travel and tourism industry can capitalize on disruptive innovation by incorporating alternative transportation methods, like cluster ballooning, into unique travel experiences. - **Entertainment and Adventure:** The entertainment and adventure industry can seize disruptive innovation opportunities by creating experiences that are inspired by popular movies, such as offering balloon-flying adventures inspired by 'Up.' ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Space Tourism Travels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balloon-spacecraft.md) - [High Wire City Stunts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philippe-petit.md) - [Immersive Balloon Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balloon-story-popup.md) - [Helium-Filled Airship Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-yacht.md) - [Riviera-Inspired Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-air-balloon-dining.md) - [Seafaring Sky Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airyacht.md) - [Film-Inspired Whimsical Rental Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icons-program.md) - [Ultrasonic Balloon-Borne Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blimp-drone.md) - [Hot Air Balloon Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/culiair-skydining.md)