The 'Snoozebox Portable Hotel' Takes Three Days to Build
Harris Jay Rosenberg Alterman — April 20, 2012 — World
References: mysnoozebox & technabob
The 'Snoozebox Portable Hotel' is the world's first hotel that can move with the snap of the fingers. The entire thing only takes three days to build and can accommodate anywhere from 40 to 400 rooms.
Each room is an old shipping container that has been decked out into a luxurious pad. Inside the room one can expect fancy washrooms, flat-screen TVs, air conditioning, free WiFi and most importantly, comfortable beds.
This portable hotel is being targeted towards major events and festivals where people have trouble finding a room to stay in. Instead of having to settle for a room far away from the event, the hotel can be set up right next to. Currently the hotel is on tour making pit stops at various British festivals.
Each room is an old shipping container that has been decked out into a luxurious pad. Inside the room one can expect fancy washrooms, flat-screen TVs, air conditioning, free WiFi and most importantly, comfortable beds.
This portable hotel is being targeted towards major events and festivals where people have trouble finding a room to stay in. Instead of having to settle for a room far away from the event, the hotel can be set up right next to. Currently the hotel is on tour making pit stops at various British festivals.
Trend Themes
1. Mobile Lodging - The 'Snoozebox Portable Hotel' showcases the trend of portable lodging that can be set up quickly and easily.
2. Luxury Shipping Containers - The transformation of old shipping containers into luxurious accommodations represents the trend of repurposing and sustainability in the hospitality industry.
3. Event-centric Accommodations - The 'Snoozebox Portable Hotel' taps into the trend of providing convenient accommodations specifically for major events and festivals.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality - The portable hotel trend presents disruptive innovation opportunities to transform the way accommodations are provided during events and festivals.
2. Shipping and Logistics - The luxury shipping container trend opens up possibilities for the shipping and logistics industry to explore new revenue streams by repurposing used containers.
3. Event Management - The event-centric accommodations trend offers opportunities for event management companies to enhance the overall guest experience by providing on-site accommodations.
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