Purpose

Human fascination in the unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and alien paranormal phenomenon is rich in history, explored widely in popular culture and many personal beliefs exist across society. The tourism industry offers a range of places where consumers can encounter such a phenomenon. Reports continue to highlight the growth in consumers participating at UFO and alien tourism attractions and locations. Significantly, the purpose of this paper is to shine a light on the relationship between UFOs, aliens and the tourism industry.

Design/methodology/approach

This paper takes a pragmatic philosophical approach by embracing a multi-disciplinary analysis. This study examines a range of secondary data information, statistics, reports and research studies.

Findings

By identifying the current impotence of the UFO and alien tourism markets and the growing consumer participation in it, this paper presents a theoretical starting point in the form of a model, which maps the current landscape of the industry from supply and demand perspectives. This study should be seen as a stepping stone towards further research into the UFO and alien tourism industry and provide researchers with a theoretical platform and novel ideas through which to explore the subject.

Originality/value

The phenomenon includes an established eclectic mix of attractions and likewise tourist motivations for visiting are wide and diverse. However, the subject lacks academic consideration. Thus, this paper presents original research and timely discussions on the topic.

中文翻译：

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在旅游业遇到不明飞行物和外星人

目的

人类对不明飞行物 (UFO) 和外星超自然现象的迷恋历史悠久，在流行文化中被广泛探索，社会中存在许多个人信仰。旅游业提供了一系列消费者可以遇到这种现象的地方。报告继续强调参与不明飞行物和外星旅游景点和地点的消费者的增长。值得注意的是，本文的目的是阐明不明飞行物、外星人和旅游业之间的关系。

设计/方法/方法

本文采用务实的哲学方法，采用多学科分析。本研究检查了一系列二手数据信息、统计数据、报告和研究。

发现

通过识别目前不明飞行物和外星旅游市场的无能为力以及消费者参与其中的增长，本文以模型的形式提出了一个理论起点，从供需角度描绘了行业的当前格局。这项研究应被视为进一步研究不明飞行物和外星旅游业的垫脚石，并为研究人员提供一个探索该主题的理论平台和新颖的想法。

原创性/价值

这种现象包括既定的不拘一格的景点组合，同样的旅游动机也广泛多样。但是，该主题缺乏学术考虑。因此，本文提出了有关该主题的原创性研究和及时讨论。