Seniors, Technology, and Travel: A Review, Reappraisal, and Future Research Directions

This article offers a critical reappraisal of contemporary research at the intersection of aging, technology, and travel, drawing on tourism studies and interdisciplinary advancements in assistive technology, human factors engineering, and public health. It identifies key conceptual gaps in how tourism and hospitality have addressed the evolving needs, capacities, and aspirations of older travelers. In response, we propose a forward-looking research agenda organized around three value domains—experiential, well-being, and business—that collectively frame technology not as a set of tools, but as a transformative medium for inclusive, adaptive, and meaningful design. By positioning senior travelers as active participants and catalysts for innovation, this work advances a shift from compliance or accommodation driven solutions to a senior-centered ontological stance. Together, the reappraisal and agenda aim to enrich theoretical discourse and catalyze interdisciplinary collaboration.