Abstract
Studies have shown that educational and cultural touristic experiences are now the preferred options for many older travellers. This is because they offer individuals greater opportunities to discover and be meaningfully engaged in activities, while gaining skills and knowledge that serve to enrich their broader life experiences. This study explores the relationship between older educational traveller’s motivations, the experiences that they seek, the perceived benefits derived from the educational travel experience, and life satisfaction in an integrated model. It is expected that the findings drawn from this study will contribute to the development of a conceptual model of successful aging which more fully acknowledges the significant impact of educational tourist experiences on the both hedonic and eudaimonic wellbeing of older travellers. It is also expected that the study will serve to provide new insights for tourism operators into facilitating, improving, and enriching their current travel offerings for this growing market segment.
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
Social and Cultural Perspectives on Aging
KEYWORDS
EDUCATIONAL TOURISM, HEDONIC AND EUDAIMONIC WELL-BEING, LIFE SATISFACTION
