Age Simulation Suits in Education and Training of Staff for the Nautical Tourism Sector

Aleksandra Łapko ()
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Aleksandra Łapko: Faculty of Economics and Transport Engineering, Maritime University of Szczecin, 70-507 Szczecin, Poland

Sustainability, 2023, vol. 15, issue 4, 1-17

Abstract: Education can be the first step towards sustainable tourism. This article discusses the use of age simulation suits to educate university students majoring in nautical tourism. The research goal was to verify whether using such suits in the process can sensitize students to problems that may be faced by the elderly in marinas. The goal of the research has been achieved through a pilot study carried out on a group of students. In the experiment, two Sakamoto suits were used that simulate a number of ailments characteristic of old age. The participants found the classes using the suits to be helpful in both their private lives and future careers, when they will face problems resulting from an aging society. After the experiment, the participants declared a greater understanding of the elderly and were able to identify more problems that senior tourists might encounter while visiting marinas. Therefore, in the future, they may make decisions to implement solutions that accommodate the needs of senior tourists in marinas. This is the first step toward fulfilling the Sustainable Development Goals and creating accessible, sustainable tourism.

Keywords: sustainable tourism; university education; nautical tourism; teaching tools; aging society; marina staff education; social inclusion (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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