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.
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.
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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. -- Liew Sien Leong, Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management
Contents
Introduction to A Research Agenda for Senior Tourism: a global vision of
senior tourism today 1
Trinidad Domínguez Vila
1 Behaviour and habits of senior tourists 13
María Nieves Losada Sánchez
2 The impact of disability on seniors lives and implications for senior
tourism 27
Merve Bulut
3 Senior tourists decision making: constraints and facilitators 45
Azadeh Kazeminia
4 Why seniors do not participate in the tourism industry 69
Klaudia Przybysz and Agnieszka Stanimir
5 Enabling micro-tourism owner-managers to identify senior tourism market
opportunities 99
Noel Kelly and Felicity Kelliher
6 Senior social tourism policies in the COVID-19 era and beyond in Europe
119
Elisa Alén González and Lucía Rubio Escuderos
7 The socio-economic relevance of social programmes for seniors: the case of
Portugal 153
Celeste Eusébio, Joana Lima, Maria João Carneiro and Elisabeth Kastenholz
8 Senior tourism as a key element for quality of life, wellness and
loneliness 175
Maria Carlos Lopes and Dália Liberato
9 The importance of cultural context in the quality of life of senior
tourists 193
Trinidad Domínguez Vila, Maria Carlos Lopes and Dália Liberato
Index 213
Edited by Trinidad Domínguez Vila, Professor of Business Management and Marketing, Faculty of Business and Tourism, and Faculty of Computing Science, University of Vigo, Spain
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