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British entrepreneur Richard Branson plans hotel in space
REUTERS

LONDON, May 20 — British entrepreneur Richard Branson is planning a hotel in space and has registered a company called “Virgin Galactic Airways” to ferry guests into orbit.

WE’RE LOOKING at various things that could enable people to go to space for a reasonable price,” the Virgin boss told Internet users in an online discussion group Wednesday night.
He said he would set up a hotel somewhere in space.
“I hope in five years a reusable rocket will have been developed, which can take up to 10 people at a time to stay at the Virgin Hotel for two weeks. I’d love to do it, and I hope the dream will become a reality,” said Branson.

Britain’s Times newspaper said last month that Branson was talking to a California rocket company about planned space jaunts for tourists for a fare of around $100,000.
“I would be on the inaugural flight, of course,” said Branson, known for his dare-devil voyages by balloon and boat as well as his business acumen.
He is the chairman of Virgin Group, which includes an airline, tourism companies and a soft drinks manufacturer.

Poor Richard, over 2 months behind British Airways again. Is there nothing this sad man won't do for publicity?

http://news2.thdo.bbc.co.uk/hi/engli...000/293366.stm

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/Forum1/HTML/001297.html

I bow to your timliness & wisdom.

But props to Branson. He is a master marketer who never misses a chance to make the news. He sure does act awfully American for an Englishman, however.

OMNI... I would be afraid. very afraid.

he can't fly a balloon. I hope Sir Richard does not fly a rocket to outer space.

Now British AIR I know can fly just about anything and I would be glad to pay whatever to go into space (It's on my list of things I MUST DO!)

DOUBLE OMNI: how many frequent flyer miles are needed for outer space???

Tut, tut, chaps. I mean no harm. You must realise that I am a visionary. Not an exclusively American trait I trust you will agree.

That's just my bag, baby!