A Research Agenda for Senior Tourism

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A Research Agenda for Senior Tourism

9781035312986 Edward Elgar Publishing
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
Publication Date: December 2024 ISBN: 978 1 03531 298 6 Extent: c 224 pp
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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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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