This article studies the profile of mature travelers on the basis of Internet use. More specifically, the intention is to examine the demographic and socio- ii economic characteristics of mature travelers who use the Internet compared to those who do not use the Internet.

This study analyzes the psychological characteristics and travel behavior of American senior leisure tourists. This study further suggests that although marketing programs geared toward the senior market need to be updated, they do not need to be radically changed over time. Marketers should also expect the average age of the senior travel market to rise, since traditionally defined “young seniors” of 55 to about 60 years should no longer be considered seniors, and they might not be interested in senior programs.

Mapping of accessibility across the EU Member States for three different sectors: local transport, long-distance transport, and tourism. Specific policies, research priorities and recommendations are made per state clusters and for the EU, which can enhance accessibility in each of the three sectors.

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This study investigated travel interests, constraints to travel, and other relevant characteristics regarding persons 55 or older. The results identify significant demographic differences between travelers and non-travelers as well as differing constraints for travelers and non-travelers.

This book offers a dynamic and holistic analysis of contemporary lifestyle migrations, exploring the expectations and aspirations which inform and drive migration alongside the realities of life within the destination.

Travel motivation of the elderly through investigation and analysis, and to identify the main factors affecting the travel motivation. With the theory of push and pull, using the factor analysis. this research has concluded that age, educational level, living with family, occupation, income are all significantly affecting travel motivations of the elderly, while gender has no significant impact on travel push-pull motivation of the elderly.

Travel behavior patterns of international senior travelers to the United States. The findings of this study should aid the package tour marketers and wholesalers in the U.S. as well as in the three originating countries in better targeting and serving the needs of senior travelers from the UK, Germany, and Japan.

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This book addresses many of the key themes that are seen as challenges to achieve sustainability and to mitigate climate change impacts in the near future, in the tourism sector. In particular it focuses on the economic drivers for growth in tourism as they relate to sustainable development, low-carbon travel and climate change impacts. A major feature is the integration of climate change and sustainability challenges, rather than treating them separately or with sustainability as an add-on.