Space tourism firm targets Mideast

DUBAI Tourism industry professionals in the Middle East are being given an opportunity to explore the next travel frontier through a seminar on space tourism scheduled for the Arabian Travel Market 2003, which will be held in Dubai in May.

By A Staff Reporter

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Published: Mon 10 Mar 2003, 1:01 PM

Last updated: Wed 1 Apr 2015, 9:00 PM

The seminar will be conducted by Eric Anderson, the President and CEO of Space Adventures, the US company which offers a range of space-related packages including terrestrial training and the chance to book a seat on the first private spacecraft flight expected to take place within the next few years.

Matt Thompson, Group Exhibition Director, Reed Travel Exhibitions (RTE), which organises the Arabian Travel Market, said: "This is a major coup for the Arabian Travel Market seminar programme. "

"The seminar will explain what space tourism is, the market demand and type of client it attracts. It will explore the near-term future of space tourism, such as sub-orbital space flights and outline the space tourism opportunities for travel agents."

Space Adventures is the world's leading space tourism company offering a wide range of space experiences. The free-to-attend seminar will be held at the Airport Expo Dubai on May 7.


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