Where Are the Children in Tourism Empirical Research?

This research note offers an updated review of Poria and Timothy's (2014) call to better integrate children into tourism research. It critically examines the empirical literature on children in tourism, focusing on how children are represented, studied, and valued within the field. The review identifies two key dimensions: first, research addressing children's tourism experiences, especially those related to cultural and educational activities; second, studies exploring the economic, political, and social impacts of tourism on children. Based on these insights, the note proposes a future research agenda. More broadly, it argues that research on children in tourism contributes to a wider movement, positioning tourism as a space for justice, voice, and inclusion.