'Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts' is Opening a New Location in Riviera Maya
Joey Haar — December 8, 2016 — Pop Culture
References: travelandleisure
After making news for revealing the SpongeBob SquarePants-themed villa at its Punta Cana location, Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts is continuing to expand by breaking ground on a new location in Riviera Maya, Mexico. The new resort will be both a luxurious and playful destination for families, with varying themes that reference Nickelodeon's most successful animated properties.
Though few details have been revealed about the specific rooms and villas in the Nickelodeon hotel at Riviera Maya, the guests at the groundbreaking gave some clues. These included mascots for SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, and Leonardo of the 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' franchise. Further, Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts revealed that the new location will have a plaza called 'Character Central' where kids will be able to go to meet their favorite Nickelodeon characters.
Though few details have been revealed about the specific rooms and villas in the Nickelodeon hotel at Riviera Maya, the guests at the groundbreaking gave some clues. These included mascots for SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, and Leonardo of the 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' franchise. Further, Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts revealed that the new location will have a plaza called 'Character Central' where kids will be able to go to meet their favorite Nickelodeon characters.
Trend Themes
1. Themed Resorts - Opportunity for other companies to create resorts with themes based on popular animated properties.
2. Luxury Family Destinations - Potential for more luxurious and playful resorts tailored specifically for families.
3. Character Experiences - Growing demand for interactive experiences where kids can meet their favorite animated characters in person.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality - Innovative resorts that offer themed experiences can attract a new segment of family travelers.
2. Entertainment - Opportunity for entertainment companies to collaborate with resorts to bring popular characters and themes to life.
3. Tourism - Appeal to tourists seeking unique family-friendly experiences, driving tourism in the Riviera Maya region.
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