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Simulated Adventure

Consumers who crave change but are reluctant seek alternatives

Implications - Though adventure and experience are a bigger priority than ever with the rise of global communication, some consumers are still reluctant to spend the time and money on a short-term experience. Thus, simulated adventure located closer to home and at a lower cost serves as a great alternative. This speaks to the cautious financial attitudes of much of the population.
Trend Themes
1. Simulated Adventure - Simulated adventure located closer to home and at a lower cost serves as a great alternative for cautious spenders.
2. Themed Experiences - Creating immersive, themed experiences like the Kowloon Walled City Arcade can give consumers a unique and memorable entertainment experience.
3. Cinematic Illusion - Creating an immersive experience that allows visitors to become a star for a day on a fake movie set offers a unique spin on traditional entertainment.
Industry Implications
1. Tourism & Travel - The rise of simulated adventures and themed resorts provides an opportunity for the tourism and travel industry to cater to consumers looking for unique experiences closer to home.
2. Entertainment & Gaming - Investing in immersive experiences, such as themed arcades and simulated adventures, can create disruptive innovation opportunities in the entertainment and gaming industry.
3. Event Planning & Production - Experimenting with cinematic illusion, like a visitor becoming a star for a day on a fake movie set, could lead to new innovation opportunities in the event planning and production industry.
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As far as themed arcades go, the Kowloon Walled City arcade is certainly the most intriguing and bizarre arcade I have ever come across. Located in Kawasaki, Japan, the Kowloon Walled City arcade... MORE
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Soon, residents and visitors of Macau will be able to get a taste of Paris without having to leave the country, thanks to the completion of The Parisian Macau. The French-inspired luxury resort is... MORE
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An Italian cinema theme park, Cinecitta World, recently opened up just outside of Rome to the delight of locals and travelers alike. Offering another reason to stay longer in the capital, Luigi Abete,... MORE
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This Mars simulation doesn’t happen in space, it happens in the freezing desert of southeast Utah. These individuals are outfitted in bright orange spacesuits and have a full pack of oxygen.... MORE

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