# Astro-Tourism Companies move into space travel for consumers looking to experience the cosmos. By [Jordy E](https://www.trendhunter.com/JordyEleni) | Published May 25, 2015 | Category: [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/auto-and-motor-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/astrotourism-companies-move-into-space-travel-for-consumers-looking-to-expe ## Key Figures - Trend score: 2.2/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## 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. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: May 2, 2014 to May 2, 2015 - Published: May 25, 2015 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence) - Megatrends: [Multisensation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/multisensation), [Tribalism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/tribalism), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Themes within the Astro-Tourism trend ### Astro-Tourism Travelling through space is an ultimate form of escapism. ### Minimalist Interiors Revolutionizing spacecraft interiors by making them minimalistic and comfortable for passengers. ### Commercial Space Vehicles Developing new commercial space vehicles that can efficiently fly into space while improving speed, safety and affordability. ## What the Astro-Tourism trend means for industry ### For 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 for Astro-Tourism Trend score 2.2 out of 10, from popularity 43%, activity 17%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 43% - Activity: 17% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Astro-Tourism trend 4 featured examples from May 2, 2014 to May 2, 2015. - [Space Tourism Balloons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-view-enterprises): World View Enterprises' Balloons Will Take People to the Stratosphere (Category: World) Implication: The tourism industry can explore new markets and customer segments by developing space tourism packages and collaborations with space exploration companies. - [Miniature Space Taxis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacex-dragon): The SpaceX Dragon V2 Will Easily Carry 7 Astronauts Through Space (Category: Tech) Implication: Luxury space travel can present a new and unique industry of space tourism. - [Commercial Space Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-shepard): The Blue Origin New Shepard Space Vehicle Was Pioneered By Jeff Bezos (Category: Tech) Implication: Advancements in commercial space vehicles create new opportunities in the aerospace industry. - [Minimalist Spacecraft Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cst100): The Boeing CST-100 Interior Concept is Designed for Space Tourists (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: The space tourism industry can capitalize on the demand for unique and futuristic experiences by offering minimalist and visually appealing spac… ## Recent trend clusters - [Racing Homage](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/racing-homage) (Autos) - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Autos - [French Retro City Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-retro-city-cars) - [Factory-Backed Performance Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heritage-performance-centers) - [Flexible Luxury Motorhomes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexible-luxury-motorhomes) - [Electric Luxury Grand Tourers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-price-ev-sedans) All articles: [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos)