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Trend cluster
Category
Astro-Tourism
Companies move into space travel for consumers looking to experience the cosmos.
2.2
Trend score
Trend
What is the Astro-Tourism trend?
Astro-Tourism: By going literally above and beyond earthly sightseeing, voyages to outer space appeal to the consumer who is seeking the ultimate form of escape that goes beyond any obscure earthly location or interesting piece of entertainment. This ultra-escapism is especially attractive in the information age, where virtually all information is accessible through one click, and true escape is becoming increasingly rare.
Trend themes
Themes within the Astro-Tourism trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Astro-Tourism
Travelling through space is an ultimate form of escapism.
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Minimalist Interiors
Revolutionizing spacecraft interiors by making them minimalistic and comfortable for passengers.
03
Commercial Space Vehicles
Developing new commercial space vehicles that can efficiently fly into space while improving speed, safety and affordability.
Industry implications
What the Astro-Tourism trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Hospitality
The rise of astro-tourism offers opportunities for the hospitality industry to offer a unique stay experience in space-like interiors.
For
Aerospace
The development of commercial space vehicles call for disruption on air travel industry creating an opportunity to improve speed, safety, and affordability of air travel.
For
Tourism
Astro-tourism has great potential to create new travel products or destinations beyond Earth's limits.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Astro-Tourism
Trend score 2.2 out of 10, from popularity 43%, activity 17%, freshness 8%.
Popularity43%
Activity17%
Freshness8%
Audience
70%Men
30%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer
Market
North America
Europe
Evidence
Examples of the Astro-Tourism trend
4 featured examples from May 2, 2014 to May 2, 2015CategoryWorld
Space Tourism Balloons
World View Enterprises' Balloons Will Take People to the Stratosphere
The tourism industry can explore new markets and customer segments by developing space tourism packages and collaborations with space exploration companies.
CategoryTech
Miniature Space Taxis
The SpaceX Dragon V2 Will Easily Carry 7 Astronauts Through Space
Luxury space travel can present a new and unique industry of space tourism.
CategoryTech
Commercial Space Vehicles
The Blue Origin New Shepard Space Vehicle Was Pioneered By Jeff Bezos
Advancements in commercial space vehicles create new opportunities in the aerospace industry.
CategoryTech
Minimalist Spacecraft Interiors
The Boeing CST-100 Interior Concept is Designed for Space Tourists
Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: The space tourism industry can capitalize on the demand for unique and futuristic experiences by offering minimalist and visually appealing spac…
