Document Type
Letter to the Editor
Publication Title
Journal of Travel Research
Publisher
SAGE
School
School of Medical and Health Sciences / Centre for Precision Health / School of Business and Law
Funders
Fangli Hu’s CSC (China Scholarship Council) / Edith Cowan University / European Commission Horizon 2020
Abstract
The 21st century has seen tourists from various source markets significantly impacted by non-communicable diseases, including mental disorders. Yet, research and practice frequently overlook tourists with mental disorders. Building on Buckley’s discussion in the Journal of Travel Research about tourism and mental health, this study examines the travel eligibility of tourists diagnosed with four prevalent mental disorders: major depressive disorder (MDD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), schizophrenia, and dementia. We present preliminary recommendations for accommodating these tourists and highlight the urgent need for collaborative efforts between stakeholders in tourism, hospitality, and medicine. © The Author(s) 2023.
DOI
10.1177/00472875231197989
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Comments
Hu, F., Wen, J., Lim, W. M., Hou, H., & Wang, W. (2023). Mental health on the go: Navigating travel and travel eligibility [Letter]. Journal of Travel Research. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/00472875231197989