Spa tourism. - English for tourism
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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 sevenday 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
on-site 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
who
wish to take advantage of the spa
experience while away from home.
In many cases resort/hotel spas also
for local clientele and may offer
for people that live in the
community.