Abstract
The aging of our society is a well known epiphenomenon. Yet the multiple consequences and impact on the travel and tourism industry are only starting to surface. Accustomed to dealing with the Silent Generation of the elderly, we investigate what characteristics the next wave of over 65’s will bring with it: their travelling patterns, their attitudes and their spending power. Surprising facts and features emerge.
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Boschetto Doorly, V. (2020). Upside-Down Pyramids: A Demographic Revolution Unfolded. In: Megatrends Defining the Future of Tourism. Anticipation Science, vol 6. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-48626-6_5
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