Introduction to Dark Sky Tourism

Introduction to Dark Sky Tourism 

In this module you will learn what is Dark Sky Tourism and what are the possibilities of the nocturnal tourism. 

Promoting dark sky tourism in remote areas comes with numerous advantages, benefiting both the environment and local communities. This form of tourism can bring economic growth to rural regions by attracting eco-conscious visitors who value sustainable practices. Dark sky tourism also promotes the preservation of natural wonders by reducing the impact of artificial light at night (ALAN), which negatively affects wildlife, human health, and the overall experience of visitors. Furthermore, focusing on natural night skies helps tackle the problem of tourism seasonality, drawing travelers throughout the year and ensuring balanced economic activity in these areas.

Who is this course for: SMEs and any tourism operators interested in utilising darkness in their offerings.

Hours of study: 2-3

Language: English

Availability: 2033

More about the subject:  https://www.interreg-npa.eu/projects/glow20/home/

See also other micro-studies related to Dark Sky Tourism:

• Dark Sky Science for Tourism introduces you to light pollution, value of darkness and benefits for tourism.
• Service Design for Dark Sky Tourism helps you create your own Dark Sky Tourism product with user-centric methods.
• Immersive technology in tourism tells you all you need to know to get started with utilising immersive technologies.

This study module has been created by NPA GLOW2.0 Green energy technologies for tourism growth. The project's goal is to support enterprises and public organisations in developing tourism flow during the dark autumn and winter months. GLOW2.0 is funded by the Interreg NPA program.