Determinants of Destination Choices of Traveling for Old-age Resources: Evidence from Urban Older Adults

ABSTRACT Traveling for old-age resources (TOR) is an effective means of satisfying urban older adults’ needs for healthcare and improving their quality of life. Understanding TOR destination preferences helps manage and alleviate old-age resource shortages in cities. This study examined Chinese urban older adults’ preferences for TOR destinations, exploring the effects of motivations, constraints, satisfaction, quality of life, frequency, and length. The Chinese city tier system was considered in classifying the destinations. Multinomial logistic regression modeling was employed for data analysis on 367 urban older adults from China. The results suggested that TOR destination choices regarding general/specific destination types are subject to the identified factors. This study helps policymakers and practitioners understand how these factors affect seniors’ TOR decisions when developing, managing, and marketing these destinations. More theoretical and practical implications are discussed within the realms of senior living and senior tourism.