Senior-Friendly Ecotourism: Integrating Local Wisdom and Technology

Rehulina Apriyanti; Fitrianingsih; Lestari Octavia; Dody  Pernadi

doi:10.59890/ijatss.v3i10.103

Authors

Rehulina Apriyanti Universitas Gunadarma
Fitrianingsih Universitas Gunadarma
Lestari Octavia Universitas Gunadarma
Dody Pernadi Universitas Gunadarma

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59890/ijatss.v3i10.103

Keywords:

Senior-Friendly Ecotourism, Local Wisdom, Technology, Sustainable Tourism, Community Empowerment

Abstract

Elderly-friendly ecotourism is an innovative concept in sustainable tourism development that places the elderly as an important part of inclusive tourism. This study aims to analyze how the integration of local wisdom and technology can create ecotourism destinations that are not only environmentally friendly but also friendly to the physical, psychological, and social needs of elderly tourists. The method used is a literature study of various academic publications, policy reports, and best practices of community-based ecotourism in various regions. The results of the study show that local wisdom plays a fundamental role in building the identity and unique character of tourist destinations through traditional values, culture, and nature conservation practices that have been passed down from generation to generation. Meanwhile, technology acts as a key facilitator in improving accessibility, safety, and comfort for elderly tourists through the application of digital information systems, virtual guides, and smart tourism-based facility designs. The integration of these two elements creates a sustainable, humanistic, and participatory ecotourism model, in which the local community plays an active role in the management and innovation of tourism services (Apriyanti, 2024). With this approach, ecotourism is not only a means of recreation but also a medium for economic empowerment, cultural preservation, and improved social welfare for all age groups

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