Astrotourism

Fayos-Solà, Eduardo; Marin, Cipriano; Rashidi, Mohammad Reza

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-01669-6_237-1

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“…Nowadays, countries such as Chile, South Africa, Portugal, Canada, Namibia, New Zealand, Spain, and the United States, as well as specific regions like La Palma, Alqueva, Baja California, Coquimbo, Antofagasta, Tekapo, Western Australia or Hawaii, have invested in protected "StarLight" and "Dark Sky" areas, often through astronomical associations and astrotourism startups (Rashidi, 2012;Collison and Kevin, 2013;Fayos -Solà et al, 2015). Light pollution in cities has essentially given rise to the modern phenomenon of astrotourism.…”

Section: New Resources and Meaningsmentioning

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Astrotourism: No Requiem for Meaningful Travel

Fayos-Solà¹,

Marin²,

Jafari³

2014

PASOS

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Abstract:Astrotourism is an activity of travelers wishing to use the natural resource of well -kept nightscapes for astronomy -related leisure and knowledge. This practice has increased in popularity during the past few years, adding value to offbeat tourism destinations offering high quality night skies and astronomical or archaeoastronomical heritage. Astrotourism initiatives contribute to the dissemination of knowledge and human capital formation, both among the visitors and within the host community. Therefore, it can act as a potential instrument for development. The best destinations for astrotourism have very special characteristics, which makes for a likely favorable strategic positioning in domestic and even international markets. However, astrotourism consumers demand high knowledge content and excellent quality in their visits. This requires a professional approach to resource use and conservation, product development, and adequate provision of ancillary services in the destination. A sophisticated tourism policy and governance is a must for successful launch and operation of astrotourism.Keywords: Astrotourism, scientific tourism, human capital, natural and cultural heritage, tourism policy, governance. Astroturismo: No réquiem por un turismo con significadoResumen: El astroturismo, entendido como actividad lúdico -científica, ha crecido considerablemente en los últimos años. Se han puesto en valor importantes recursos naturales y culturales vinculados a la buena conservación de paisajes y patrimonios en el ámbito de la astronomía. Su práctica contribuye a la diseminación científica y la formación de capital humano, tanto entre los turistas usuarios como en las comunidades anfitrionas, por lo que puede contribuir al desarrollo. Los destinos turísticos con posibilidades para su articulación tienen características singulares, lo que permite un buen posicionamiento en los mercados, incluso a nivel internacional. Sin embargo, las exigencias de contenido en conocimiento y de calidad de los productos de astroturismo son altas, por lo que es recomendable un planteamiento profesional de esta actividad, valorando adecuadamente la estructura de factores, productos y servicios soporte del destino turístico considerado, y las medidas de política turística y gobernanza necesarias para su buen lanzamiento y desarrollo.Palabras Clave: Astroturismo, turismo científico, capital humano, patrimonio cultural y natural, política turística, gobernanza.

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Section: New Resources and Meaningsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Astrotourism: No Requiem for Meaningful Travel

Fayos-Solà¹,

Marin²,

Jafari³

2014

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“…Aktualnie kraje takie, jak: Chile, Czechy, Francja, Irlandia, Niemcy, RPA, Portugalia, Kanada, Namibia, Nowa Zelandia, Hiszpania, Słowacja, Stany Zjednoczone, Węgry, Wielka Brytania, a także poszczególne regiony, np. : La Palma, Alqueva, Baja California, Coquimbo, Antofagasta, Tekapo, Australia Zachodnia czy Hawaje, zainwestowały w obszary chronione typu "Star Light" i "Dark Sky", często za pośrednictwem stowarzyszeń i astronomicznych startupów astroturystycznych (RASHIDI 2012, COL-LISON, KEVIN 2013, FAYOS-SOLÁ, MARÍN, RASHIDI 2015, DSAG 2015.…”

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Metody badawcze w kreowaniu produktu astroturystycznego Park Ciemnego Nieba „Roztocze”

Iwanicki¹,

Brzezińska-Wójcik²,

Widz³

et al. 2015

Badania Nad Turystyką. Jeden Cel, Różne Podejścia, Warsztaty Z Geografii Turyzmu, Tom 6

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W ostatnich latach pogłębia się zróżnicowanie potrzeb turystów. Wielu spośród nich chce przeżyć niepowtarzalne sytuacje i poznać nieznane im miejsca. Oznacza to konieczność kreowania nowych produktów niekonwencjonalnych i trudnych do powtórzenia wykorzystujących tradycyjne elementy w sposób nowatorski. Coraz większe zainteresowanie formami turystyki tematycznej z elementami turystyki przyrodniczej, edukacyjnej i aktywnego uczestnictwa spowodowało, że zaczęto opracowywać produkty turystyczne w oparciu o walory miejsca.W kontekście harmonii pomiędzy cechami środowiska przyrodniczego a potrzebami turystów i lokalnych społeczności we współczesnej turystyce dąży się do zachowania zasad zrównoważonego rozwoju (DURYDIWKA, KOWALCZYK, KULCZYK 2010). Turystyka zrównoważona obejmuje wszystkie http://dx

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Looking Up to the Stars. A Call for Action to Save New Zealand’s Dark Skies for Future Generations to Come

Zielińska-Dabkowska

Xavia²

2021

Sustainability

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The rapid development of technology coupled with humanity’s desire to reach beyond terra firma, has resulted in more than 60 years of Outer Space activities. Although the exploration of space has provided many advantages and benefits to society so far, including vast, new information that has greatly added to our understanding of our planet and beyond, unfortunately, mankind’s footprint has negative aspects that need to be minimised as much as possible. In recent decades, a major worldwide problem has emerged in regard to the significant increase in light pollution from ground-based illuminations, as well as a lack of proper regulatory frameworks to mitigate the issue in order to protect the night sky and astronomical research. More recently, due to the escalating demand of air space for microsatellites and the rapid development of these new space technologies, as well as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), a new problem has arisen connected to visual light pollution (VLP). New Zealand has been especially affected, as, because of its dark skies, it has the third highest number of astronomical observatories in the world. The aim of this research is to identify critical areas for broader investigation; an action plan to improve the impact of new technologies is urgently required, not only at a national level but also worldwide. This is crucial in order to preserve humanity’s right to access the night sky and to also enable continual professional and amateur night-time observations for the present and the future, as well as for New Zealand to become a Dark Sky Nation.

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Astrotourism

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Astrotourism: No Requiem for Meaningful Travel

Astrotourism: No Requiem for Meaningful Travel

Metody badawcze w kreowaniu produktu astroturystycznego Park Ciemnego Nieba „Roztocze”

Looking Up to the Stars. A Call for Action to Save New Zealand’s Dark Skies for Future Generations to Come

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