Russia: no space for space tourists
(AP) -- A top Russian space official says there is no space for tourists wishing to fly to the International Space Station.
Space Exploration
Nov 26, 2009
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How to bring conservation messaging into wildlife-based tourism
The study states that failing to encourage tourists to do more on behalf of wildlife represents a missed opportunity for conservation. "We argue that the combination of emotional engagement and knowledge-driven action provided ...
Ecology
Jul 1, 2020
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Crime, COVID and climate change—South African tourism faces many threats, but it's resilient
South Africa's tourism industry has been rocked by the murder of a German visitor during an attempted robbery. The development resulted in negative media publicity, with a potentially adverse impact on the country's image ...
Economics & Business
Oct 26, 2022
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Climate change is set to make our holidays look very different—here's how
Holidays are making a comeback after several years of disruption caused by the COVID pandemic. Nearly 4 billion passengers boarded international flights in 2022, up from fewer than 2 billion in 2020. Recent research suggests ...
Environment
Sep 15, 2023
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Firefly tourism takes flight, sparking wonder and concern
Firefly beetles rank among the world's most charismatic creatures, with luminous courtship displays that have now turned them into a popular attraction for wildlife tourists. In the first comprehensive review of firefly tourism, ...
Ecology
Mar 11, 2021
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US space tourist blasts off to space station
(AP) -- A Russian capsule carrying U.S. billionaire space tourist Charles Simonyi sailed into orbit Thursday after blasting off in a roar of fire for the international space station.
Space Exploration
Mar 26, 2009
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US space tourist shrugs off 10 mln dollar price hike
American software tycoon Charles Simonyi on Thursday shrugged off a 10 million dollar price hike by Russia for his next space flight, saying space tourism was the way of the future.
Space Exploration
Mar 5, 2009
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NASA says: send your face to space
For those who don't have millions to pay to become a space tourist, NASA has rolled out a quirky souvenir that lets you to send your face (your picture and name, that is) blasting into space.
Space Exploration
Jun 8, 2010
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Australia's bushfire crisis turns off tourists
Families grieving for lost homes and loved ones, burned koalas rescued from charred forests: The devastation of Australia's bushfire crisis has tainted the country's reputation as a safe and alluring holiday destination.
Environment
Jan 13, 2020
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Cutting-edge tracking technology proves Australian whale shark tourism leads the world
Using technology akin to a "fitbit" for sharks, a team of researchers has tagged and tracked whale sharks to study the effects of tourism at Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia for the first time. In a resounding endorsement ...
Ecology
Feb 29, 2024
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