An ageing population and changing family structures
Glover, Petra, and Prideaux, Bruce (2011) An ageing population and changing family structures. In: Yeoman, Ian, Hsu, Cathy H.C., Smith, Karen A., and Watson, Sandra, (eds.) Tourism and Demography. Goodfellow Publishers, Oxford, UK, pp. 41-54.
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Abstract
The purpose of this chapter is:
• To discuss the importance of population ageing and changing family structures for future tourism demand;
• To illustrate potential changes in tourism demand due to population ageing and changing family structures;
• To demonstrate the relevance of such changes for different generations,
• To create greater awareness of the uncertainties in predicting the future tourism environment;
• To present a possible scenario of future tourism demand based on the findings of a Delphi study conducted in Australia, combined with population projections for 2021.
Item ID: | 15445 |
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Item Type: | Book Chapter (Research - B1) |
ISBN: | 978-1-906884-15-4 |
Keywords: | travel, demography |
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Date Deposited: | 23 Jun 2011 00:33 |
FoR Codes: | 15 COMMERCE, MANAGEMENT, TOURISM AND SERVICES > 1506 Tourism > 150603 Tourism Management @ 50% 15 COMMERCE, MANAGEMENT, TOURISM AND SERVICES > 1506 Tourism > 150606 Tourist Behaviour and Visitor Experience @ 50% |
SEO Codes: | 90 COMMERCIAL SERVICES AND TOURISM > 9003 Tourism > 900302 Socio-Cultural Issues in Tourism @ 100% |
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