Tianjin Eye is the name of the oversize carnival ride nearing completion in Tianjin, North China. The wheel, with a jaw dropping diameter of over 100 yards, will hold 380 visitors at one time. It's built in the middle of the Chihai bridge and cars drive by on either side.
Implications - This gigantic ferris wheel called the Tianjin Eye is another attempt on part of a certain region to attract tourists. Fear of the recession is causing many cities and countries to come up with new, inventive way to boost their economy, such as odd attractions to lure in tourism. This can serve as an example for other areas experiencing similar issues.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Oversized Entertainment Attractions
- There is a growing trend of creating larger than life attractions to draw in tourists and boost local economies.
- Unique Tourist Offerings
- As countries and cities attempt to rebound from the economic effects of the pandemic, there is an increased focus on creating unique and unusual tourist experiences.
- Bridge-based Tourism
- Building attractions on bridges presents a unique opportunity for cities and countries to offer new experiences to visitors while utilizing existing infrastructure.
Sectors Adopting This
- Theme Parks
- Theme parks can capitalize on the trend of oversized entertainment attractions by investing in new rides and attractions that are larger than ever before.
- Hospitality
- The hospitality industry can take advantage of the trend of unique tourist offerings by creating customized experiences that cannot be found anywhere else.
- Engineering and Construction
- Companies in the engineering and construction industry can explore opportunities in bridge-based tourism by developing innovative structures that allow for attractions to be built on them.
