Senior Tourism in Italy: the Role of Disability and Socioeconomic Characteristics

Data from a large Italian population survey, provides empirical evidence on the probability of undertaking tourism in older age and the role of personal charachteristics as triggers/ barriers to tourism. Results = strong socioeconomic gradient in tourism, with worse-off individuals less likely to undertake the activity. Disability represents a barrier to tourism, although lower for individuals living in a couple. Finally, sociability and engagement in reading act as triggers to tourism.