Health and Wellness Tourism
Health and Wellness Tourism

Author: Patricia Erfurt-Cooper

Publisher: Channel View Publications

Published: 2009-07-27

Total Pages: 377

ISBN-13: 1845413636

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Geothermal springs constitute a major tourism resource, providing spectacular settings, recreation facilities, a recognised value in treatments beneficial for health and wellness, a sense of heritage and adventure, and links with the natural environment. Health and wellness tourism accounts for a significant proportion of the world’s tourism consumption, with components ranging from hot spring bathing for leisure and recreation, through mineral water use in health treatments under the supervision of highly specialised medical professionals, to water treatments in the wellness and beauty therapy sector and the use of mineral water for drinking purposes. This makes it an economically and socially important area of tourism demanding in-depth analysis. This book explores health and wellness tourism from a range of perspectives including usage, heritage, management, technology, environmental and cultural features, and marketing.

Understanding the Global Spa Industry
Understanding the Global Spa Industry

Author: Gerry Bodeker

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2010-08-20

Total Pages: 494

ISBN-13: 1136351248

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The spa industry is currently the fastest growing segment of the hospitality and leisure industry with revenues exceeding those from amusement parks, box office receipts, vacation ownership gross sales and ski resort ticket sales. Understanding the Global Spa Industry is the first book to examine management practices in this industry and offers a groundbreaking and comprehensive approach to global spa management, covering everything from the beginnings of the industry through to contemporary management and social and ethical issues. With contributions from internationally renowned business leaders, practitioners and academics, this unique book is packed with case studies, examples and advice for all those working in, and studying, the international spa industry. Understanding the Global Spa Industry brings an analytic lens to the spa movement, examining past, current and future trends and the potential for shaping wellness and health services in the 21st century.

The Psychology of Spas and Wellbeing
The Psychology of Spas and Wellbeing

Author: Jeremy McCarthy

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2013-09-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781483939933

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The Psychology of Spas and Wellbeing is the culmination of years of research in psychology, positive psychology, and the science of holistic wellbeing. The spa industry markets itself as offering holistic wellness through a variety of services intended to enhance wellbeing across body, mind and spirit. This book explores the science behind the claims of the spa industry and looks for possible applications to enhance the impact of a spa as a center for holistic healing. This book is intended for: - Spa and holistic healing professionals who want to use the latest science to deepen their impact on human wellbeing. - Healthcare professionals who want to learn more about a holistic approach to wellness. - Anyone interested in a comprehensive review of the scientific literature on holistic wellness. In this book, readers will learn: - The history, philosophy and culture of the world of spas and its role in modern society - How to approach human wellbeing holistically, considering body, mind and spirit and the interactions between these domains - The psychology of the spa experience and the links between psychological wellbeing and health - The latest research from the field of positive psychology and how it can be applied in a spa or other center for health and wellness - An overview of the research on stress and stress relief, the number one reason consumers visit spas - The elements of a healthy "spa lifestyle" and the latest research on behavior modification and positive lifestyle change The spa industry has a rich history and culture of holistic healing, but lacks a foundation in science. Modern medicine and healthcare is informed by the science of recent decades but ignores the holistic nature of human wellbeing. This book explores the latest scientific research in wellbeing to assess the evidence of the spa industry's impact on health and to explore applications and interventions that could be used to create a new, more effective healing institution that combines the best of science and philosophy.

Pilgrimages to the Spas in Pursuit of Health and Recreation
Pilgrimages to the Spas in Pursuit of Health and Recreation

Author: James Johnson

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2019-11-19

Total Pages: 385

ISBN-13:

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"Pilgrimages to the Spas in Pursuit of Health and Recreation" by James Johnson was the result of several autumnal excursions in the line of the German Spas. The idea of spas and their effect on health has been part of cultures around the world for centuries. This book attempted to give some credence to the idea or disprove it once and for all. As a guide for travelers, this book also helped people decide which spas were more likely to be beneficial compared to others.

Weird And Wonderful Spa Treatments And Massage - The Guide From Pearl Escapes 2014
Weird And Wonderful Spa Treatments And Massage - The Guide From Pearl Escapes 2014

Author: Pearl Howie

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2013-10-24

Total Pages: 227

ISBN-13: 1291599908

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From Key Largo to Shanghai Pearl has tried it all and lived to tell the tale. Discover the weird and wonderful world of spa treatments in this informative, humorous and down to earth guide, which explains how to spa from the simplest massage to the most unusual treatments. Each experience has been tried and tested by the author so, as well as the definition of the treatment, you'll find out exactly how it feels and what the after effects were. Also includes recommendations for spas with exceptional treatments. A must for spa goers, therapists and spa managers too!