Ageing and the Visitor Economy: Global Challenges and Opportunities

This book examines the relationship between tourism, ageing, and the implications of an ageing population for the visitor economy. It adopts a multidisciplinary approach and offers insights into the new opportunities, threats, and challenges that the growing ageing-tourism markets pose. It will be of great interest to upper-level students, academics, and researchers in the fields of tourism, hospitality, leisure studies, and health and social care.

Format: Hardback
Length: 248 pages
Publication date: 30 March 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This substantial volume stands as the pioneering work in exploring the intricate relationship between tourism, ageing, and the profound implications of an ageing population on the visitor economy. By adopting a multidisciplinary approach, this book offers invaluable insights into the emerging opportunities, threats, and challenges that the burgeoning ageing-tourism markets present.

The ageing population has resulted in a demographic shift, with a growing proportion of older individuals, creating a significant societal challenge. When coupled with the impact of health conditions like dementia, the future trajectory of visitor demand and tourism behavior is poised to undergo profound transformations, unfolding at varying rates across different regions and time.

Chapters in this book delve into cutting-edge perspectives on emerging issues, while interviews serve as powerful illustrations and explanations of the challenges and opportunities associated with ageing and tourism. Through this comprehensive synthesis, the book aims to establish intellectual leadership in understanding the ageing-tourism nexus, providing a valuable resource for upper-level students, academics, researchers, and professionals in the fields of tourism, hospitality, leisure studies, and health and social care.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367478544