# Adventurous Travel Activity Platforms 'Thrillism' Connects Adventurers to a Number of Activities By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-08-29 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrillism References: [betalist](https://betalist.com/startups/thrillism?utm_campaign=startup-57052&utm_medium=atom&utm_source=newsfeed) & [thrillism](https://www.thrillism.com/?ref=betalist) [Adventure travel is on the rise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marriott-bonvoy-outdoors) as consumers seek out alternative activities to partake in when taking time off of work, which is where the 'Thrillism' platform aims to help connect them to the optimal kind of experience for their preferences. The platform enables travelers to [find a multitude of different activities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ef-adventures) to partake in on a global basis and acting as the bridge between adventurers and operators. This enables travelers to book an experience with a trusted operator and pay in one spot to ensure they are kept as safe as possible when looking for niche experiences without having to book independently. The 'Thrillism' platform pushes for enhanced communication between adventurers and operators by letting them chat beforehand and working out details to ensure a smooth process. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 - **Adventure Travel:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop a platform that curates unique adventure travel experiences and connects travelers with reputable operators worldwide. - **Activity Aggregation:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Create a marketplace that aggregates various adventurous activities from different operators, allowing travelers to conveniently explore and book experiences from one platform. - **Enhanced Communication:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Build a communication-based platform that facilitates direct interaction between adventurers and operators, enabling them to discuss specific requirements and customize experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Travel and Tourism:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop technology-driven solutions to enhance the adventure travel experience, providing personalized recommendations, seamless booking, and improved safety measures. - **Activity Operators:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Embrace technological advancements to streamline operations, optimize customer interactions, and expand reach, ultimately attracting and serving a larger audience of adventure-seeking travelers. - **Online Marketplaces:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Create a specialized online marketplace that caters to adventure travel activities, offering a wide range of experiences and empowering operators to reach a global customer base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Travel Discovery Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ready-to-traveling.md) - [Outdoor Enthusiasts Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-enthusiasts-marketplace.md) - [Cultural Travel Stays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adventure-homestay1.md) - [Tech-Enhanced Travel Planning](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-discovery-platform.md) - [Travel Collectible Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-traveler.md) - [Guided Exploration Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guided-peaks.md) - [Adventure-Focused Social Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adventurefocused-social-platform.md) - [Travel Community Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tripnation-travel-community.md) - [Travel Planning Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tripadvancer.md)