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...Timothy J. Lee Purpose This conceptual paper aims to examine the role of tourism in promoting healthy aging, focusing on the importance of interdisciplinary research to understand its impact on older adults’ well-being. Design/methodology/approach This study adopts the term “health...

.... This study lays the foundation for future empirical investigations into the behaviors and experiences of senior tourists, as well as the potential role of tourism in promoting healthy aging. Additionally, it provides valuable insights for tourism marketing practitioners to better accommodate this growing...

...Sharleen Xiaolian Chen; Henry Hoipong Kuok Purpose The surge in the older population has gained significant interest within the tourism sector worldwide. Little empirical research has been conducted to examine the role of tourism experiences on older adults’ healthy aging. Based on Rowe and Kahn’s...

... adults in senior-friendly accommodations in a tropical climate, the findings provide a comprehensive understanding of older adults' diverse thermal comfort needs and offer practical recommendations for environments that support healthy aging. By integrating insights from hospitality, gerontology...