Publication: La demanda de turismo accesible para adultos mayores: discapacidad y barreras
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Raccanello, Kristiano ; Cuamatzin García, Yael
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Universidad de Murcia, Escuela Universitaria de Turismo de Murcia
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Abstract
La tendencia mundial al envejecimiento de la población
representa una importante oportunidad para el sector turístico si
estuviera preparado para recibir a los turistas adultos mayores que,
debido a la edad, son más propensos a padecer alguna discapacidad.
Para ello, se necesita la intervención del gobierno para eliminar las
barreras que impiden o limitan el adecuado disfrute de las
atracciones turísticas, porque estos obstáculos desalientan la
participación de las personas mayores en las actividades turíst icas.
Mientras las barreras persistan, debido a que estos consumidores
tienen necesidades específicas relacionadas con la accesibilidad, la
demanda de mercado será menor. En este trabajo se reconoce la
importancia del turismo para la Calidad de Vida de las personas
adultas mayores (PAM) si tienen alguna discapacidad y propone un
modelo teórico donde se valora la importancia de reducir las
barreras para el turismo senior. De acuerdo con los resultados, la
implementación de políticas públicas para promover el turismo
accesible generaría un efecto positivo tanto para la CdV de las
PAM, como para el sector turístico. Clasificación JEL: J14, J18,
Z38
ABSTRACT: The worldwide population aging trend represents an important opportunity for the tourism sector if it were prepared to receive older tourists who, due to their age, are more prone to suffer impairments. Government intervention aimed at removing those barriers that prevent or limit an adequate enjoyment of tourist attractions is needed, because barriers discourage elderly’s engagement in touristic activities. As these consumers have specific needs related to accessibility, as long as barriers persist, market demand will be lower. This paper acknowledges the importance of tourism for elderly’s Quality of Life (QoL) when impairment occurs and proposes a theoretical model that highlights the importance of reducing barriers for senior tourism. According to the results, implementing public policies to promote accessible tourism would generate a positive effect, both for the elderly’s QoL and for the tourism sector.JEL Classification: J14, J18, Z38.
ABSTRACT: The worldwide population aging trend represents an important opportunity for the tourism sector if it were prepared to receive older tourists who, due to their age, are more prone to suffer impairments. Government intervention aimed at removing those barriers that prevent or limit an adequate enjoyment of tourist attractions is needed, because barriers discourage elderly’s engagement in touristic activities. As these consumers have specific needs related to accessibility, as long as barriers persist, market demand will be lower. This paper acknowledges the importance of tourism for elderly’s Quality of Life (QoL) when impairment occurs and proposes a theoretical model that highlights the importance of reducing barriers for senior tourism. According to the results, implementing public policies to promote accessible tourism would generate a positive effect, both for the elderly’s QoL and for the tourism sector.JEL Classification: J14, J18, Z38.
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Gran Tour: Revista de Investigaciones Turísticas, nº19 (2019)
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