# Airport Terminal Gaming Lounges The Nintendo Switch Pop-Up Lounges will be at Several US Airports By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-02-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popup-lounge References: [geeky-gadgets](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/nintendo-to-host-switch-pop-up-lounges-in-us-airports-12-02-2020/) & [nintendo](https://www.nintendo.com) The Nintendo Switch pop-up lounges have been announced by the brand as a way to help offer travelers with a touch of entertainment when hitting the road for a vacation or trip. The airport gaming lounge will allow travelers to take a moment to play games on the Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch Lite consoles including Mario Kart 8, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Super Mario Party and Super Mario Odyssey. The pop-up will even allow travelers to purchase consoles and games, which will be shipped to their home instead of being immediately available. The Nintendo Switch pop-up lounges will be located at four American airports including Tacoma International Airport, Dulles International Airport, Dallas Love Field Airport and O’Hare International Airport from mid-February to late March. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Airport Gaming Lounges:** The rise of airport gaming lounges for travelers provides an opportunity for gaming companies to invest in creating gaming consoles and games that are travel-friendly and easy to use. - **Pop-up Retail Spaces:** The trend of pop-up retail spaces for entertainment purposes provides an opportunity for brands to create unique and engaging experiences for consumers. - **Elevated Waiting Spaces:** The trend of creating elevated waiting spaces at airports provides an opportunity for brands to create comfortable and fun environments for travelers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming Industry:** The gaming industry can benefit from creating travel-friendly game consoles and games to cater to the needs of travelers. - **Retail Industry:** The retail industry can benefit from establishing pop-up retail spaces for entertainment, as this could drive foot traffic and improve consumer engagement. - **Hospitality Industry:** The hospitality industry can benefit from creating elevated waiting spaces that offer travelers comfort and entertainment in order to enhance their overall customer experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive Video Game-Themed Tours](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-nintendo-tour.md) - [Festive Airport Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/club-holiday-popup.md) - [Retailer-Branded Airport Lounges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-upgrade-lounge.md) - [Major International Airport Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popups-at-airport-hubs.md) - [In-Airport Toy Retailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toys-r-us-airport.md) - [Luxuriously Revamped Airport Lounges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chase-sapphire-lounge1.md) - [Flavor-Filled Airport Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hichew-getaway-mix-layover.md) - [Video Game Travel Merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-super-mario-travel-items.md) - [Arcade-Style Console Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-arcade-pro.md)