Tourism and senior citizen experiences

Abstract

Population aging is a global phenomenon that brings with it new challenges and opportunities. That is, the population of older adults is growing at an accelerated rate, which implies a greater demand for services and products that are adapted to their needs and interests, including tourism. For this reason, the purpose of this essay is to show a theoretical contextual tour of tourism from the experiences of the researcher. It is recognized that gerotourism is a type of tourism that is designed specifically for the needs and interests of older adults, presenting itself as an alternative for this population group. This type of tourism will not only allow older adults to enjoy leisure and 109 recreational activities, but can also contribute to improving their quality of life in various aspects.