# Rugby Ball Hotel The Latest Parisian Attraction By cosio55 | Published 2007-09-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paris-rugby-ball References: [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org) A giant New Zealand rugby ball will make its way to Paris on October 5 where it will become the center of attraction! The ball , costing a cool $4 million, will go up in celebration of this year's [Rugby World Cup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-report). Ultimate fans of the sport can really immerse themselves into the world of rugby by [living INSIDE the ball](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stays-for-sports-fans) for a nightly cost of $10,000. "Over 40,000 people are expected to experience a virtual New Zealand when they visit the venue while in Paris. If you are looking for a cool place to party, the [giant inflatable rugby ball](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-ballroom) is the just right venue." ( bornrich) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sports-themed Accommodation:** With the rise of themed accommodations, offering overnight stays in sports-related venues could be a disruptive innovation opportunity for the hospitality industry. - **Inflatable Structures:** As shown by the Rugby Ball Hotel, the use of inflatable structures for events and accommodations could be a trend worth exploring for large-scale celebrations and festivals. - **Virtual Tourism:** The Rugby Ball Hotel's promise to offer visitors a virtual New Zealand experience indicates a potential trend towards providing remote tourism experiences, opening new opportunities for the tourism industry and beyond. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality:** The Rugby Ball Hotel's unique accommodations offer an innovative experience for high-end customers, motivating the hospitality industry to establish similarly exclusive and memorable stays. - **Event Planning:** The Rugby Ball Hotel's inflatable structure presents a unique and fun venue for events, inspiring event planners to consider similar unconventional venues for their clients. - **Sports Tourism:** The Rugby Ball Hotel's celebration of the Rugby World Cup means there are opportunities for businesses to plan and promote sports-themed tours and events for sports fans traveling around major competitions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tennis-Ball-Themed Hotel Suites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ihg-rally-room.md) - [Luxe Windmill Accomodations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moulin-rouge-windmill.md) - [Square-Shaped Soccer Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unplayaball.md) - [Exclusive Olympic Viewing Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbnb-musee-dorsay.md) - [One-of-a-Kind Trophy Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trophy-design.md) - [Unfolding Soccer Ball Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soccer-ball-set.md) - [Stadium-Themed Vacation Rentals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pensacola-blue-wahoos.md) - [3D-Printed Sports Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wilson-sports-goods-co.md) - [Football-Shaped Flasks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jameson-football-flask.md)