Introduction
Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA) in collaboration with The Open University of Tanzania (OUT) is organizing The 2nd International Conference on Astrotourism: Promoting Tanzania Destination through astrotourism and Cultural Heritage which will be held from 29th June 2023 at Songwe Hill Motel in Songwe Region in Tanzania. The 1st International Conference was organized by the Open University of Tanzania in collaboration with the Songwe regional administration on 30th June 2017.
This event is one of the series of events towards the commemoration of World Meteorological Day, which is going to take place on 30th June, 2023. Why Songwe? The Mbozi meteorite is found in Songwe region 70 kilometers west of Mbeya, off the road to Tunduma, and it weighs 12 tons, making it the world’s eighth-largest known meteorite.
Conference Venue
The venue is located in Songwe Region, Tanzania about 4.5 Km from Songwe Airport. It is among the leading conference venue in Southern Tourist Circuit in Tanzania with 24/7 security.
The venue is in proximity to the Kitulo National Park which has more than 300 different species of flowers and is nicknamed as “The Garden of God” or “Flowers of Serengeti” due to its rich diversity of rare flowers and other plants as well as opportunities for hiking and waterfalls visits. Also, there is Lake Ngozi, which is the second largest Crater Lake in Africa.
Abstracts are invited for the following sub-themes:
Astrotourism development
- Astrotourism as a niche for economic development
- Features of the Astrotourism
- Astrotourism, an opportunity for emerging tourist destination
- Link between Astronomy and Tourism
- The dark sky: Humankind’s cultural heritage
- The scientific value of Astronomy
- Sky pollution and Protection
Astrotourism and Local Socioeconomic Development
- Astrotourism and Poverty reduction
- Dimensions of Astrotourism in contemporary tourism
- Astrotourism and sustainable tourism development
- Integration of Astrotourismin the Tourism Industry
- Investment in Astrotourism Industry
- Local community Awareness and Sensitization on Astronomy
- Indigenous knowledge and Astronomy
- Environmental impact of Astrotourism
Education, Training and Outreach
- Asteroids search: Electronic data collection around the world
- Astronomy and Education
- Challenges of Astrotourism Education
- Communication and marketing of Astrotourism
- Application of modern science in Astrotourism
- Application of Astronomy in daily life
Important Dates
| 1st April 2023 |
| 15th June 2023 |
| 20th June 2023 |
| Abstract submission |
| Deadline for abstract submission |
| Deadline for full paper submission |
Good papers will be peer reviewed and published into the international reputable journals, including Huria Journal and African Journal of Economic Review
Payments should be done through:
| National Bank of Commerce |
| The Open University Consultancy Bureau |
| 011105015143 |
| NLCBTZTX |
Registration Fee
| Participants | US$ 100 (TZS 240,000) |
| Students | US$ 50 (TZS 48,000) |
The fee will carter for venue, breakfast, lunch, refreshments, and evening tea only
Post Conference Tour
Participants will be linked to some credible Tour Operators to visit tourist attractions in Songwe or nearby areas of their choice at their own cost.
Accommodation
In Songwe, accommodation rates range fromUS$20 – US$100 including bed and breakfast.
For any Conference queries Contact
Eng. Joshua Mwankunda; E-mail: joshua.mwankunda@ncaa.go.tz
Tel.: +255 755159875
Dr. Harrieth Mtae; E-mail: harrieth.mtae@out.ac.tz
Tel: +255713426964
Dr. Ladislaus Batinoluho; E-mail: Ladislaus.batinoluho@out.ac.tz
Tel: +255 714700188 / 0757700188
Eng. Mussa Mishamo; E-mail: Mishamomusa@gmail.com
Tel: +255 767335721
Submission of Abstracts:
Dr. Mato Magobe Email: Mato.magobe@out.ac.tz / Matomabu@gmail.com
Dr. Ladislaus Batinoluho Email:Ladislaus.batinoluho@out.ac.tz/ batbottlers@gmail.com
Conference Registration:
Website: https://worldmeteoriteday.out.ac.tz