Academic Scientific JournalsSilver tourism during the COVID-19 epidemic. The example of seniors from Kielce
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https://doi.org/10.26881/jpgs.2025.4.07Keywords:
silver tourism, tourism activity, epidemic, COVID-19, seniorAbstract
The aim of the article was to examine the specific nature of tourism activity among seniors in Kielce during the COVID-19 epidemic, i.e., from 20 March 2020 to 15 May 2022. The focus was primarily on the motivations, frequency, preferences, and limitationsrelated to engaging in tourism by older adults when the epidemic state was in force in Poland. The article presents the results ofa survey conducted in 2024 among seniors in Kielce – individuals aged over 55. The analysis showed that, despite initial concernsabout the risk of contracting SARS-CoV-2, seniors were eager to participate in various forms of tourist activity, including using travelagency services. A significant variation in the motivations and preferences for these activities among seniors was also observed,depending on age, education, financial situation, and health condition.
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