STUDENTS:

DURLEA GABRIELA LEUŞTEAN LARISA MARIANA

COJANU GABRIELA GROUP 8215

TOURISM AND SPA

UNIVERSITY OF AGRONOMIC SCIENCES AND VETERINARY MEDICINE - BUCHAREST

FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT, ECONOMIC ENGINEERING IN AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

CONTENTS

1. What is tourism ?2. Who is tourist?3. Forms of tourism4. SPA Tourism5. Types of spa

What is tourism?

• Tourism is the travel for leisure, fun,education or business purposes, usually of a limited duration.

We can say...

• Tourism is commonly associated with trans-national travel, but may also refer to travel to another location within the same country.

• Temporary, short –term movement of people to destination outside their resident places.

Who is tourist?

The World Tourism Organization defines tourists as people “traveling to and staying in places outside their usual

environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and other purposes”.

Forms of tourism

• Domestic Tourism: Domestic tourism is tourism involving residents of one country travellin only within that country.

• Inbound Tourism: Incoming tourism is also known as 'inbound tourism'. Incoming tourism means travelers arriving in different countries from their own.

• Outbound Tourism: Outbound tourism refers to residents to travel outside their home country.

1. France2. United States3. Spain4. China5. Italy6. Turkey7. Germany8. United Kingdom9. Russian Federation10.Mexico

SPA Tourism

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.

How do you get healthier?nutrition,

body therapies and beauty treatments,

sleep,

mind-body modalities, etc.

Is spa tourism part of medical tourism?

• The spa environnement 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.

Wellness and health tourism

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.

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 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 business travellers 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.

Conclusion• In conclusion,we can say, tourism is travel for pleasure and also the theory

and practice of touring, the business of attracting, accommodating, and entertaining tourists, and the business of operating tours.

• A spa is a location where mineral- rich spring water (and sometimes seawater) is used to give medicinal baths.

• Spa towns or spa resorts (including hot springs resorts) typically offer various health treatments, which are also known as balneo-therapy.

• The belief in the curative powers of mineral waters goes back to prehistoric times. • Such practices have been popular worldwide, but are especially widespread in Europe and Japan.• Day spas are also quite popular, and offer various personal care treatments.

Bibliography

• http://www2.unwto.org/content/why-tourism• http://www.britannica.com/topic/tourism• http://

www.setuhealthcare.com/wellness-center/wellness-tourism/spa-tourism.html

• http://experienceispa.com/• http://www.slideshare.net/caramany/spa-tour

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