Starry Safaris, an IAU OAD supported project in Tanzania, is using astronomy tourism to create additional income opportunities for economically-disadvantaged young men and women. They have established an astrotourism program at the Mount Meru Astronomical Observatory (MMAO) in Arusha, Tanzania, and conducted the first astrotourism tour a few days ago. The team completed a three-day […]
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astrotourism, Blog, Events
Building a Global Astrotourism Community of Practice Through Astronomy for Development
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Jul
Jul
The Astrotourism Community Exchange 2026 brought together more than 150 participants from across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America, including researchers, tourism practitioners, educators, cultural practitioners, and community leaders. Hosted by the IAU Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD), the online event provided a platform to explore how astrotourism can contribute to sustainable development, cultural heritage preservation, […]
astrotourism, Blog, Events, OAD Projects
AstroDevSA Astro-Tourism Stakeholder Webinar – 30 June 2026
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Jun
Jun
AstroDevSA is one of the OAD 2026 funded projects and aims to strengthen and connect the growing astro-tourism community through the development of a shared online platform. The platform will facilitate resource sharing, stakeholder engagement, and collaborative knowledge exchange, serving as a central hub for astro-tourism information, opportunities, and partnerships. As a key first step […]
astrotourism, Blog, News
Astrotourism and Sustainable Development in Focus at International Tourism Conference in Uzbekistan
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May
May
The growing global momentum behind astrotourism was on full display at the International Conference “Alternative Tourism: Modern Trends and Development Prospects,” hosted by the Scientific Research Tourism Development Institute in Uzbekistan. The conference brought together experts, researchers, and tourism practitioners from across the world to explore emerging opportunities, innovations, and challenges in alternative tourism sectors, […]
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May
May
Connecting Astronomy, Tourism, Culture, and Development Astrotourism is increasingly emerging as a powerful way to connect astronomy with sustainable development, cultural heritage, education, and local economic opportunities. Across the world, astronomy-inspired tourism initiatives are helping communities engage with the night sky while creating meaningful social impact. To celebrate and strengthen this growing community, the International […]