Research Agenda for Senior Tourism

Inbunden, Engelska, 2024

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Elgar Research Agendas outline the future of research in a given area. Leading scholars are given the space to explore their subject in provocative ways, and map out the potential directions of travel. They are relevant but also visionary.This Research Agenda brings together expert contributors to discuss the under-researched area of senior tourism. It delves into this significant topic from different angles, considering the perspectives of senior travelers, the wider tourism industry, and broader societal implications.Covering the behaviors and decision-making processes of senior tourists, chapters explore cultural and socio-economic factors determining seniors’ likelihood to travel and evaluate public policies and societal responses to ageing populations. It emphasises the ways in which senior tourism represents an economic and social opportunity, as tourists seek the higher quality of life offered by travel. Authors also analyse comprehensive collaborative approaches to ensure inclusive and satisfying experiences for all tourists.A Research Agenda for Senior Tourism is an accessible resource for students and researchers across tourism management and related disciplines as well as for policymakers and tourism industry leaders. Organisations focused on supporting older people and their quality of life will also find this book valuable.

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Utgivningsdatum2024-12-13
Mått156 x 234 x undefined mm
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
SerieElgar Research Agendas
FörlagEdward Elgar Publishing Ltd
ISBN9781035312986

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ContentsIntroduction to A Research Agenda for Senior Tourism: a global vision of senior tourism today 1Trinidad Domínguez Vila1 Behaviour and habits of senior tourists 13María Nieves Losada Sánchez2 The impact of disability on seniors’ lives and implications for senior tourism 27Merve Bulut3 Senior tourists’ decision making: constraints and facilitators 45Azadeh Kazeminia4 Why seniors do not participate in the tourism industry 69Klaudia Przybysz and Agnieszka Stanimir5 Enabling micro-tourism owner-managers to identify senior tourism market opportunities 99Noel Kelly and Felicity Kelliher6 Senior social tourism policies in the COVID-19 era and beyond in Europe 119Elisa Alén González and Lucía Rubio Escuderos7 The socio-economic relevance of social programmes for seniors: the case of Portugal 153Celeste Eusébio, Joana Lima, Maria João Carneiro and Elisabeth Kastenholz8 Senior tourism as a key element for quality of life, wellness and loneliness 175Maria Carlos Lopes and Dália Liberato9 The importance of cultural context in the quality of life of senior tourists 193Trinidad Domínguez Vila, Maria Carlos Lopes and Dália LiberatoIndex 213

‘This book is a valuable contribution to the study of senior tourism, offering insights into senior motivations, industry adaptations and societal impacts. It is particularly useful for academics, tourism professionals and policymakers seeking to enhance travel experiences for senior tourists. The book effectively highlights the economic, psychological, and policy-driven significance of senior tourism. By bridging academic research with industry practice, it ensures its relevance for both theoretical advancements and practical applications in the tourism sector.’