Propuesta de una ruta turística en el Centro Histórico de Quito para el fortalecimiento del Turismo Senior, Ciudad Quito, Provincia Pichincha, año 2022

Abstract

Abstract: Tourism improves the quality of life and positively affects the mood of people, therefore, senior tourism (considered for people over 65 years of age) is an opportunity to incorporate older adults into leisure activities that has society. The purpose of this research is to provide elderly people with an entertainment alternative, through tourist tours in the Historic Center of Quito that consider their needs. To design the tourist tours, the MINTUR (2018) Methodology for Hierarchy of Attractions and Generation of Tourist Spaces was used with the aim of determining the tourist potential of the Historic Center of Quito. Based on these results, two options of tourist tours for older adults were established, which were put into consideration through surveys, in a sample of 110 participants. It is concluded that the proposed tours are relevant in terms of duration, price, and cultural historical relevance for senior population.