A GLANCE AT ASTROTOURISM THROUGH ASTROCAMPING
If we would like to give a quick definition for astrotourism, we would say, it is a form of alternative tourism like others (sea tourism, ecotourism etc). However, it is very different from what you have encountered, because it is associated with astronomy! It is not simply a way to creatively fill your vacation or lower its cost. You may acquire knowledge through it, but definitely the contact with astronomy itself will show you a new way of thinking and will pass what we amateurs call "the bug".
Although new as a term, especially in Greece, for years now there are businesses, travel agencies and even clubs dealing with astrotourism either professionally or voluntarily.
Astrotourism is a tool for knowledge dissemination either directly or indirectly. But, due to the nature of the object, is given the opportunity to create strong emotions in participants, sometimes contributing to the formation of the character and sometimes even as a therapeutic agent.
It does not involve just volunteer efforts or organizations activities. Also business efforts are taking place or should be done. From this point of view, the advantage of offering astrotourism as a prototype implementation can ensure the sustainability of a business. Unimportant land and undervalued occupation can be exploited and acquire value. The opportunity for cooperation with other sectors, reduce the cost of creating facilities and makes the implementation of these kinds of projects feasible.
Astrotourism can offer a lot in spreading the science, in the implementation of business initiatives and in strengthening the local economy. This presentation is an effort to describe the Astrocamping, to talk about prospects of creating relative projects and the benefits that astrotourism can offer us from every point of view.
Although new as a term, especially in Greece, for years now there are businesses, travel agencies and even clubs dealing with astrotourism either professionally or voluntarily.
Astrotourism is a tool for knowledge dissemination either directly or indirectly. But, due to the nature of the object, is given the opportunity to create strong emotions in participants, sometimes contributing to the formation of the character and sometimes even as a therapeutic agent.
It does not involve just volunteer efforts or organizations activities. Also business efforts are taking place or should be done. From this point of view, the advantage of offering astrotourism as a prototype implementation can ensure the sustainability of a business. Unimportant land and undervalued occupation can be exploited and acquire value. The opportunity for cooperation with other sectors, reduce the cost of creating facilities and makes the implementation of these kinds of projects feasible.
Astrotourism can offer a lot in spreading the science, in the implementation of business initiatives and in strengthening the local economy. This presentation is an effort to describe the Astrocamping, to talk about prospects of creating relative projects and the benefits that astrotourism can offer us from every point of view.
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