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The use of natural geothermal springs in the treatment of illness and the promotion of wellness forms the foundation for a discussion of the development and growth of health and wellness tourism in this book. A range of perspectives are explored, including usage, heritage, management, technology, environmental and cultural features, and marketing.
List of contents
1 Introduction: The Development of the Health and Wellness Spa Industry 2 The Health and Wellness Concept: A Global Overview 3 The Use of Natural Hot and Mineral Springs throughout History 4 The Cultural and Religious Use of Water 5 The Geological Background of Natural Hot and Mineral Springs 6 The Health and Wellness Spa Tourism Industry Environment 7 The Technology and Economics of Health and Wellness Spa Tourism 8 Aspects of Management and Marketing in Health and Wellness Spa Tourism 9 Case Studies from the Contemporary World 10 Conclusions: Retrospect, Challenges and the Future
About the author
Patricia Erfurt-Cooper lectures in tourism resource management at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University in Japan. Her research interests include geothermal resources for human use and geotourism in volcanic and geothermal environments with a focus on risk management.
Summary
The use of natural geothermal springs in the treatment of illness and the promotion of wellness forms the foundation for a discussion of the development and growth of health and wellness tourism in this book. A range of perspectives are explored, including usage, heritage, management, technology, environmental and cultural features, and marketing.
