Spa Tourism 1
Spa Tourism 1
Spa Tourism 1
Contents
1. Definition of tourism and of spa tourism.
2. Insight into the website of the
International Spa Association.
3. Definition of the 7 types of spa according
to ISPA.
1. Tourism, a definition.
Tourism is travel for leisure or business purposes.
The World Tourism Organization defines tourists as
people who
"travel to and stay in places outside their usual
environment
for more than 24 hours and not more than one consecutive
year
for leisure, business and other purposes not related to the
exercise of an activity remunerated from within the place
visited."
Is spa tourism part of medical
tourism?
Spas are defined as destinations people
visit for renewal of body, mind and spirit.
Medical tourism is the practice of people
traveling across borders for medical
treatment.
Is spa tourism part of medical
tourism?
The main strength of spas is providing relaxation
and de-stressing, as well as preventative
health.
They are destinations where people in
fundamentally good health focus on getting
healthier.
How do you get healthier?
fitness,
How do you get healthier?
nutrition,
sleep,
How do you get healthier?
mind-body modalities, etc.
Criteria to determine whether an
activity is mind-body
It includes a perception of movement
There is a focus on breathing and breath
sounds
Attention is paid to anatomical alignment.
The activity has a quality of being
« energycentric (chi or prana).
Is spa tourism part of medical
tourism?
The spa environment is designed to address and
soothe (apaiser) all five senses – that is why you
will often find
soft music,
beautiful lighting,
relaxing aromas,
subtle flavors and
a healing touch.
Every element is dedicated to facilitate physical,
emotional and spiritual rejuvenation.
Is spa tourism part of medical
tourism?
Spa staff usually have expertise in areas like
massage therapy,
beauty services,
fitness training,
hotel management or spa management,
and some are practioners in yoga, acupuncture or
ayurveda,
But licensed medical doctors are not routinely
part of the equation.
Wellness and health tourism
2. The International Spa Association:
http://www.experienceispa.com/