tourism...

[jnpoint]

Can I make my planets more attractive to tourism, so I can earn more money or spread my culture, if that is possible? Or is it just abstract numbers in the program code?

[elliotg]

Planets and other locations are tourism destinations because of scenic natural features - planetary rings, canyons, underwater ruins, etc - so you cannot add these yourself.

Once you find a scenic location you can build a resort base there with your construction ships. Passenger ships will then begin transporting tourists there (as long as it's reasonably close to highly developed colonies with wealthy tourists). Your empire earns income for each tourist that visits you resort.

[martok]

ORIGINAL: elliotg

Once you find a scenic location

How will we know if we've found one, by the way? Will we receive a pop-up message prompting/suggesting that a certain locale would be a good spot for a tourism station?

[elliotg]

ORIGINAL: martok

ORIGINAL: elliotg
Once you find a scenic location

How will we know if we've found one, by the way? Will we receive a pop-up message prompting/suggesting that a certain locale would be a good spot for a tourism station?

The Galaxy Map screen (F5) has a filter that shows scenic locations you've discovered.

[martok]

Dang. I'm starting to think that you've thought of everything.... [:'(]