Determinants of Senior Tourist Activity in Light of Contemporary Research
Journal Title: Folia Turistica - Year 2018, Vol 46, Issue
Abstract
Purpose. The aim is to identify the main determinants of tourist activity among seniors in different countries, on the basis of literature.<br/><br/>Method. Study of literature.<br/><br/>Findings. Literature analysis has demonstrated that some of the most important factors affecting tourist activity of seniors comprise: age, medical condition, gender, nationality, income level, travel company, education, travel companion and a place of residence.<br/><br/>Research limitations and conclusions. The discussion has been based on a selection of literary works available in contemporary Polish and international literature. It should be noted that most of the presented results concern the studies of both one-off and short-term character that relates to specific social and geographical contexts. Accordingly, the presented conclusions are subject to a certain degree of subjectivity resulting from the selection of sources.<br/><br/>Practical implications. Recently, there has been a significant increase in interest regarding the issue of senior tourist activity in Poland, especially among representatives of various scientific disciplines. However, the issue of the significance of the elderly to the tourism economy as well as the availability of offers for seniors still requires awareness-raising activities among practitioners. For this reason, the presented overview of conditions concerning the tourism of seniors may contribute to increasing interest in this problem among tourist business representatives and people responsible for tourism policy.<br/><br/>Originality. The article presents a condensed overview of selected factors influencing tourist activity among seniors in different countries.<br/><br/>Type of paper. Review article.<br/><br/>
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Zbigniew Głąbiński
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