Wellness tourism
Wellness tourism,
Health and wellness tourism refers to trips that
are taken by tourists with the principal purpose
being to improve their health and/or wellbeing.
Typically this includes one or more of the
following: physical fitness programmes, spa
visits, medical treatment, health farms, beauty
treatment, and many different alternative
therapies derived from different cultures.
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A Spa Hotel can be an example of wellness tourism, is a hotel with the primary purpose of providing individual services and treatments for Spa seeking clients, with a focus on health.
Historically many Spas were developed at the location of natural hot springs or sources of mineral waters. Over a stay period in a Spa Hotel (or Spa Resort), such facilities provide a comprehensive program that includes spa services, physical fitness activities, wellness education, healthy cuisine and special interest programming.
Spa Hotels usually offer facilities like steam, sauna, fitness facilities, and a swimming pool. Some Spa Hotels might offer exercise classes or a possibility to hire a personal trainer a yoga teacher or a nutritionist. Often it is not only the Spa itself which is luxurious and designed with a specific Wellness-Style, but it is also the rooms which are decorated accordingly. It is all about rest and relaxation. Fine dining restaurants is also an important factor of a Spa/ Wellness Hotel. The food offered has to match a healthy lifestyle.
Prices at Spa Hotels are usually higher than a ‘non-Spa’ Hotel or at the average day spa. A Spa Hotel might be a perfect hotel for a romantic getaway or a weekend break. Some Spa Hotels offer spa services to locals who want to book a treatment. They might however not have full access to all the facilities a hotel guest would (pool, gym…), or have to buy a day pass.
Good for a family holiday.
Keep in mind the differences!
Wellness Tourism
Wellness tourism includes consumers who travel to maintain their well-being and life satisfaction through the experiences of healthy treatments. Wellness has to do with quality of life. In a holistic approach to health (Chinese ayurvedic and integrative medicines) wellness treatments and therapies restore the vital balance among bodies mind and spirit toward equilibrium and health harmony. This harmony re-balances and restores the energy flow bringing about overall well-being.
Health Tourism
Health tourism refers to patients who travel nationally or internationally for healing therapies in hospitals and clinics. Health tourism includes medical tourism aesthetical/plastic tourism thermal tourism and thalassotherapy tourism.
Medical Tourism
Medical tourism involves travel to hospitals and clinics for medical treatments in different areas including cardiology gynaecology neurology ophthalmology oncology orthopaedic transplants preventive medicine artificial insemination anti-aging medicine and plastic reconstructive medicine.
Medical tourism is also known as medical travel health tourism health travel healthcare tourism healthcare abroad medical overseas and overseas medical. Medical tourism has two components: inbound and outbound. In 2012 it was estimated that a million medical tourists travelled around the world for outbound/inbound medical tourism.
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but that can expand to the other end of the world
Yoga has become an increasingly widespread activity, also becoming popular as a form of tourism. Many Westerners travel to the roots of yoga, to destinations in India, where yoga originated, or join yoga retreats in other countries. This is also the case in Turkey where yoga has become a well-known activity. Despite the growing popularity of yoga tourism, there is a dearth of studies on this topic, especially in relation to its socio-cultural impacts. Therefore the purpose of this investigation is to bring light on socio-cultural aspects of yoga tourism. The findings show that there are three types of yoga trips:
Yoga focused, cultural tourism focused, and wellness focused.
These include different emphases and varied experiences, as well as a diverse level of community interaction and potential benefits for the locals. The research also identifies some issues such as authenticity, especially in root destinations.
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Not so far, an example directly from Greece:
The wellness in Epirus, Zagori,
Zagori is an un-hyped heaven where you will only find respectful overtures of nature made by man.
In the inspirational landscapes of Zagori, you will have an uplifting experience. You will get a chance to explore.
- 46 alpine villages. The area is connected with zigzag roads.
- Two National Parks. Everything tucked in mountain ranges.
Zagori is beautifully tucked into the northwestern corner of Greece. It is located in the region of Epirus that is famous for its mountain ranges of Pindus mountain range. Also, renowned for the two stunning national parks. The entire area covers about 1,000 square Km. There are 46 villages in the area that are known as Zagori villages.
Some of hospitality places in Zagori are offering the following:
- Cooking lessons and One wine tasting tour.
- Spa services and treatments.
- 6 days of yoga classes with Vinyasa and Hatha Yoga.
- Vital essential oil massage. Aroma retreat sections.
- Admission fees to all archaeological & cultural places.
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