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From senior living to the business of ageing : repositioning hospitality research, education, and value creation across the life course

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Population ageing is one of the most profound demographic transformations shaping societies, markets, and service systems worldwide. Yet within hospitality research and education, ageing is still largely approached through fragmented, care-centric lenses such as senior living or accessibility. This roundtable symposium proposes reframing ageing as a strategic, future-defining domain for hospitality: the business of ageing. Building on prior ICHRIE, APacCHRIE, and EuroCHRIE symposia, the session moves beyond legitimisation toward agenda setting. Through moderated discussion, participants will explore implications for hospitality business models, education, and research, and collaboratively outline priorities for the ICHRIE SIG, The Business of Ageing in Hospitality.

Source: Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften digital collection (Zurich University of Applied Sciences)

Authors: Merkle, Thorsten, Han, Danny, Ossola, Paola, Swanger, Nancy, Wang, Lorna

Language: English

Topic: Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies

Subfield: Demography

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7167659693

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