Spa tourism.Spa tourism.

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1. Definition of tourism and of spa tourism.1. Definition of tourism and of spa tourism. 2. Insight into the website of the 2. Insight into the website of the

International Spa Association.International Spa Association. 3. Definition of the 7 types of spa according 3. Definition of the 7 types of spa according

to ISPA.to ISPA.

1. Tourism, a definition.1. Tourism, a definition.

TourismTourism is travel for  is travel for leisureleisure or or businessbusiness purposes. purposes. The World Tourism Organization The World Tourism Organization

defines defines touriststourists as people who  as people who "travel to and stay in places "travel to and stay in places outside their usual outside their usual

environment environment for for more than 24 hours more than 24 hours and not more than one consecutive and not more than one consecutive

year year for for leisureleisure, , businessbusiness and and other purposesother purposes not related to the not related to the

exercise of an activity remunerated from within the place exercise of an activity remunerated from within the place visited." visited."

Is spa tourism part of medical Is spa tourism part of medical tourism?tourism?

Spas are defined as destinations people Spas are defined as destinations people visit for renewal of body, mind and spirit.visit for renewal of body, mind and spirit.

Medical tourism is the practice of people Medical tourism is the practice of people traveling across borders for traveling across borders for medical medical treatmenttreatment. .

Is spa tourism part of medical Is spa tourism part of medical tourism?tourism?

The main strength of spas is providing The main strength of spas is providing relaxationrelaxation and and de-stressingde-stressing, as well as , as well as preventative preventative healthhealth.  . 

They are destinations where people in They are destinations where people in fundamentally good health focus on fundamentally good health focus on getting getting healthierhealthier..

How do you get healthier?How do you get healthier? fitness, fitness,

How do you get healthier?How do you get healthier?

nutrition, nutrition,

body therapies and beauty treatments, body therapies and beauty treatments,

sleep, sleep,

How do you get healthier?How do you get healthier?

mind-body modalities, etc.mind-body modalities, etc.

Criteria to determine whether an Criteria to determine whether an activity is mind-bodyactivity is mind-body

It includes a perception of movementIt includes a perception of movement There is a focus on breathing and breath There is a focus on breathing and breath

soundssounds Attention is paid to anatomical alignment.Attention is paid to anatomical alignment. The activity has a quality of being The activity has a quality of being

« energycentric (chi or prana).« energycentric (chi or prana).

Is spa tourism part of medical Is spa tourism part of medical tourism?tourism?

The spa environment is designed to address and The spa environment is designed to address and soothesoothe ( (apaiserapaiser) all five senses – that is why you ) all five senses – that is why you will often find will often find

soft music, soft music, beautiful lighting, beautiful lighting, relaxing aromas, relaxing aromas, subtle flavors and subtle flavors and a healing touch. a healing touch. Every element is dedicated to facilitate physical, Every element is dedicated to facilitate physical,

emotional and spiritual emotional and spiritual rejuvenationrejuvenation..

Is spa tourism part of medical Is spa tourism part of medical tourism?tourism?

Spa staff usually have expertise in areas like Spa staff usually have expertise in areas like massage therapy, massage therapy, beauty services, beauty services, fitness training, fitness training, hotel management or spa management, hotel management or spa management, and some are practioners in yoga, acupuncture or and some are practioners in yoga, acupuncture or

ayurveda, ayurveda, But licensed medical doctors are not routinely But licensed medical doctors are not routinely

part of the equation.part of the equation.

Wellness and health tourismWellness and health tourism

2. The International Spa Association: 2. The International Spa Association: http://www.experienceispa.com/

Provide useful information and a job bank.Provide useful information and a job bank.

The US Spa industryThe US Spa industry

US spa industryUS spa industry

3. There are 7 types of spas 3. There are 7 types of spas (according to ISPA)(according to ISPA)

1. CLUB SPA A facility whose

primary purpose is fitness on a day-use basis.

Types of spa.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.Types of spa.

3. CRUISE SHIP SPA

A spa aboard a cruise ship.

Types of spa.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.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.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.Types of spa.

6. MINERAL SPRINGS SPA

A spa offering an on-site source of natural mineral, thermal or seawater used in hydrotherapy treatments.

Types of spa.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.7. resort / hotel spa.