University of Agronomic Science and Veterinary Medicine

of Bucharest

Students: Sion Carmela

Tanase Mihaela

Voicu Ionel

INTRODUCTION TO SPA, HEALTH AND WELLNESS TOURISM

Health and wellness tourism refers to trips that are taken by tourists with the principal purpose of improving their

health or wellbeing

PURPOSE OF SPA, HEALTH AND WELLNESS TOURISM

Historical Background

Ponce de Leon brought the concept to the New World in the 16th Century when he traveled to Florida in search of the fountain of youth.

Spa, Health and Wellness Tourism in the 20th Century

The early 20th Century saw the emergence of “health farms” or “fat farms” where the emphasis was on “fitness and good diet”.

Top 10 Surprising Spa, Health and Wellness Tourism Destinations

THE MOST APPRECIATE SPA LOCATIONS IN EUROPE

Romania- a destination for medical tourism

2%

98%

foreign tourists in spa other destinations

Less than 2% of the foreign tourists registered in Romania tourist accommodation prefer spa tourism. The figures are extremely low if we consider the potential of the natural resources as well as the eco-trend in the world.

SOURCES

www.onecaribbean.org

http://www.tc.gov.yk.ca/fr/pdf/2005HealthandWellnessPartI.pdf

www.spafinder.ca

www.sri.com

www.travelandleisure.com

www.academia.edu

● Health Care Tourism in Romania: Main Features and Trends- Alexandra Zbuchea

● Health and Wellness Tourism: Spas and Hot Springs- Patricia Erfurt-Cooper,

Malcolm Cooper

● The psychology of Spas & Wellbeing ( A guide to the Science of Holistic Healing)-

Jeremy McCarthy