The Starlight Foundation Enhances the Prominence of Astrotourism at FITUR 2025

The Starlight Foundation will be present at FITUR 2025, the world's most important international tourism fair, which will take place from January 22 to 26 in Madrid. With the sustained growth of astrotourism as one of the main trends in sustainable tourism, the Foundation will continue its efforts to promote and disseminate dark skies as a valuable natural, cultural, and economic resource.

Over the past year, the Starlight Foundation has certified new Starlight Tourist Destinations, Starlight Reserves, Star Parks, and companies committed to protecting the night sky. These advancements not only consolidate the Foundation's role as an international reference in astrotourism but also reinforce its contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially concerning education, local development, and environmental preservation.

Astrotourism: An Unstoppable Trend

Astrotourism has established itself as one of the most relevant emerging trends in the international tourism landscape. Recent data indicates that interest in experiences under starry skies has grown exponentially over the past five years, attracting both travelers seeking sustainable adventures and astronomy and astrophotography enthusiasts.

FITUR 2025 will be the perfect stage for the Starlight Foundation to reinforce its message: protecting the night skies not only benefits the environment but also stimulates local economies and offers unique development opportunities in rural areas.

With active participation in debates, presentations, and strategic meetings, the Starlight Foundation reaffirms its commitment to promoting star tourism as a driver of social and environmental change.

Highlighted Agenda of Antonia Varela, Director of the Starlight Foundation

The participation of the director of the Starlight Foundation, Antonia Varela, includes a schedule filled with key activities to boost astrotourism.

Among the essential appointments:

Wednesday, January 22:

• 12:30 PM: Presentation of the Starlight certification to the Jacobean Routes (Pavilion 9, stand C13).

• 2:15 PM: Agreement between the Starlight Foundation, BPW Canarias, and TANIT Ibiza (stand 10D01).

• 4:00 PM: Roundtable on tourism entrepreneurs in rural Spain, organized by Turespaña (Pavilion 9).

• 4:30 PM: Starlight Network Meeting, following the presentation of the eclipse262728 initiative (Pavilion 7, Castilla y León stand).

Thursday, January 23:

• 12:00 PM: Presentation of the National Association of Astrotourism Companies at the Aragón-Teruel stand (Pavilion 7).

• 3:00 PM: Presentation of the X Ibero-American Rural Tourism Meeting (International Press Center, between pavilions 2 and 4).

Friday, January 24:

• 11:00 AM: Presentation of the Network of Astronomical Viewpoints of Castilla-La Mancha (CLM stand, Pavilion 7).

• 2:00 PM: Renewal of the Starlight certification for the Gredos Regional Park (Castilla y León stand, Pavilion 9).

This agenda is provisional and subject to change.