Renowned Hotel Security Pioneer Co-founds the Space Tourism Security Alliance!

SAN ANTONIO, TX USA – September 16, 2008 - Farina and Associates, Ltd., the leader in security and risk management solutions for the global hospitality and tourism industries, today announced their partnership with Planehook Aviation Services, LLC. to provide value-added security solutions to the space tourism industry by forming the Space Tourism Security Alliance. “The newest threats to the space tourism industry can come in all shapes and sizes including terrorism, criminal, negligence, environmental, sabotage and competition. We are now looking at a combination of internal and external risks that will have dramatic effects on the success of any spaceflight operation.” stated Philip Farina, CPP, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Farina and Associates, Ltd. “Our research indicates that only by blending a strong security management methodology with experience in the customer-driven requirements of the hospitality industry, can space tourism projects continue to progress at its exponential pace. Partnered services will address these concerns while offering the best level of protection available for space flight organizations, participants and their families.”

Philip Farina, CPP – renowned hotel security expert and author of Antiterrorism Careers, is very excited to have found a business partner who shared his vision for these projects. “It's a great opportunity to be on the forefront of this cutting-edge industry. The concept of space tourism is not a new though within the last few years it has grabbed the attention of the world. Very soon we will see these immense projects become a reality. Various developments are already in the making across the globe. After several meetings with Dave Hook, PSP of Planehook Aviation Services, LLC., we were convinced that our combined passion and innovation for our fields of expertise would be a tremendous benefit to the current and future pioneers of civilian space flight. Together, our companies form the backbone of The Space Tourism Security Alliance.” - Farina stated.

Contact: www.spacetourismsecurityalliance.com

About Farina and Associates, Ltd.

Farina and Associates, Ltd., is unique among the hospitality and tourism industry. They are the only professional firm that offers true, value-added security and risk management services and products to clients across the hospitality spectrum. Their portfolio of clients include: hotels and motels, restaurants and night clubs, golf courses and country clubs, wineries, spas, marinas and spaceport tourism facilities. They are also the parent company of Antiterrorism Careers and Enterprising Securities Training Division. For more information, visit www.farina-associates.com or call (210) 286-0649

About Planehook Aviation Services, LLC.

Planehook Aviation Services, LLC. serves the general aviation and space flight communities by developing and delivering comprehensive security and antiterrorism solutions. For more information, visit www.spaceflightsecurity.com or call (210) 653-8442.