Hutton Orbital has welcomed a sharp increase in visitors over the past week as the announcement of BlipMagnet’s Hutton mug souvenir went viral across Galnet. This simple but ingenious marketing ploy has caught the attention of pilots across inhabited space, prompting many to choose now to make the infamous pilgrimage.
The local economy has surged as a result of the new boost to tourism, and the 50,000 or so residents on the outpost have enjoyed a fresh injection of credits into their pockets as pilots seek out amenities and other locally produced goods to commemorate their trip. For those seeking an expensive gift for friends and family, Centauri Mega Gin has provided the ideal beverage to put the Hutton mug to use, although local authorities have issued a warning to pilots about drinking and flying.
It is expected that the surge of visitors will begin to decline once viral publicity dies down, but BlipMagnet intend to use recent profits to further fuel tourism, suggesting in a press release today that depending on the success of the Hutton mug they may be willing to consider branching out into further lines of merchandise, including branded clothing.
Cmdr Stateira "Starcloak" Eleshenar
Zaonce Market Circular | Interstellar Press
Published in Alpha Centauri
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