The quest for sustainability in lower orbit: Conceptual models for space tourism

Paladini, Stefania and Saha, Krishnendu (2023) The quest for sustainability in lower orbit: Conceptual models for space tourism. International Journal of Tourism Research. ISSN 1522-1970

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Abstract

Few doubt that the 21st century will see space tourism departing from the realms of (science) fiction to become an increasingly accessible reality. While there is an ongoing debate about the commercial viability of space tourism and its ethical justifications, a solid framework is still missing. Starting by critically analysing existing constructs of sustainable tourism, this article fills the gap, offering a conceptual model for discussion. It also demonstrates why any framework aimed at making space tourism sustainable must include technology as both its enabling factor and key to the solution.

Item Type:	Article
Identification Number:	10.1002/jtr.2568
Dates:	Date Event 10 December 2022 Accepted 11 January 2023 Published Online
Uncontrolled Keywords:	industry 4.0, space, space tourism, sustainability, technology
Subjects:	CAH00 - multidisciplinary > CAH00-00 - multidisciplinary > CAH00-00-00 - multidisciplinary CAH17 - business and management > CAH17-01 - business and management > CAH17-01-06 - tourism, transport and travel
Divisions:	Faculty of Business, Law and Social Sciences > College of Accountancy, Finance and Economics > Centre for Accountancy Finance and Economics Faculty of Business, Law and Social Sciences > College of Business, Digital Transformation & Entrepreneurship
Depositing User:	Stefania Paladini
Date Deposited:	16 Jan 2023 11:06
Last Modified:	20 Jun 2024 12:05
URI:	https://www.open-access.bcu.ac.uk/id/eprint/14116

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