Abstract

This study aims to increase the awareness about the astronomy tourism in Egypt which can be considered as a new and niche branch of tourism, as well as highlighting the potential resources of astronomy tourism in Egypt. The research used mixed methodology technique quantitative and qualitative methods, upon 535 questionnaire forms was distributed along with in-depth interviews with astronomy tourism participants’ then primary data was collected and analyze. The results confirmed that astronomy can be considered as a new type of tourism that have a positive and significant effect on promoting Egypt around the world, in addition results confirm that Egypt is one of the best destinations to go stargazing. This study investigates the importance of taking astronomy tourism into consideration by the ministries and companies and increase awareness about this special interest tourism.

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