| Autor: |
Oliveira, Sandra, Cristina Henriques Leal, Susana, Vivas, Carla, Barradas, Luís Cláudio, São João, Ricardo, Jorge, Nuno, Nascimento, João, Ferreira, Maria Regina, Passarinho, Aldo, Santos, Cristina, Amaral, Marta, Rodrigues, Ana Isabel |
| Jazyk: |
portugalština |
| Rok vydání: |
2017 |
| Popis: |
Modern society presents an unprecedented ageing process and an increasing number of elderly people. In tourism industry, the increase of active ageing practices, as well as the importance of improvement of the quality of life of elderly, increase their interest and readiness to participate in various touristic activities. It encourage, as well, one market segment–the senior tourism–that enhances the creation of employment and can help to fight the seasonal nature of the tourism sector.Considering the characteristics of this age group, some limitations relative to the autonomy, and alower purchasing power, touristic packages have to be adapted to take into account the specific profile of elderly. The public that this project addresses is the institutionalized elderly in the Sector of Social Economy organisations.Considering the characteristics of this age group, some limitations relative to the autonomy, and a lower purchasing power, touristic packages have to be adapted to take into account the specific profile of elderly. The public that this project addresses is the institutionalized elderly in the Sector of Social Economy organisations.In Portugal, this public has a lack of economic and financial resources, and is growing in number, as well as in economic and social difficulties. This project focuses in Social Tourism for low-income groups, particularly institutionalized seniors, who would not otherwise go on holiday. Special focus will be put on the elderly population motivations to experiment new cultural expressions and on the impact that this process may have on their cognitive abilities and culture. N/A |
| Databáze: |
OpenAIRE |
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