Spa tourism Contents 1 Definition of tourism and

Spa tourism.

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, body therapies and beauty treatments, 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/ § Provide useful information and a job bank.

The US Spa industry

US spa industry

3. There are 7 types of spas (according to ISPA) § 1. CLUB SPA § A facility whose primary purpose is fitness on a day-use basis.

Types of spa. § 2. DAY SPA § A spa offering a variety of spa services on a day-use basis. § Day spas offer many of the same services and procedures as cosmetic spas.

Types of spa. § 3. CRUISE SHIP SPA § A spa aboard a cruise ship.

Types of spa. § 4. DESTINATION SPA § A destination spa is a facility with the primary purpose of guiding individual spa-goers to develop healthy habits.

4. Destination spa. § Historically it is a seven-day stay. § This lifestyle transformation can be accomplished by providing a comprehensive program that includes § spa services, § physical fitness activities, § wellness education, § healthful cuisine etc.

Types of spa. § 5. MEDICAL SPA § A facility that operates under the full-time, on -site supervision of a licensed health care professional § The primary purpose is to provide comprehensive medical care in an environment that integrates spa services.

Types of spa. § 6. MINERAL SPRINGS SPA § A spa offering an onsite source of natural mineral, thermal or seawater used in hydrotherapy treatments.

Types of spa. § 7. RESORT/HOTEL SPA § A spa owned by and located within a resort or hotel providing spa services, fitness and spa cuisine menu choices.

7. resort / hotel spa. § In addition to the leisure guest, this is a great place for business travelers who wish to take advantage of the spa experience while away from home. § In many cases resort/hotel spas also act as day spas for local clientele and may offer special rates for people that live in the community.