Today we look back at a craft called the “Hotelicopter,” the alleged flying hotel room in a helicopter which first circulated in 2009. Marketing hoax. Hotelicopter was a marketing stunt for a now-defunct hotel search engine of the same name at hotelicopter.com. The prank was so well-conceived that it continues to circulate years later. About “Hotelicopter” In reality, Hotelicopter.com was just a hotel search engine. The fictional craft was announced, however, as a publicity stunt. This craft allegedly featured a 5-star flying hotel which catered to the ultra-rich seeking a “unique and memorable travel experience.” Each soundproof room came equipped with a luxury queen-size bed and all the amenities of a flying five star hotel including the finest linens, a mini-bar and instant Wifi access. The crew and staff were the “best of the best,” with safety and security being their top priority. The aircraft was said to meet or exceed all safety, operating, and maintenance requirements. A maiden voyage and supporting tour was announced on the new search engine’s Facebook and Twitter pages. Hotelicopter.com was first registered back in December 2008. In a well-conceived marketing stunt intended to promote the launch of the new search engine, the fake Hotelicopter was introduced as the first flying [...]
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