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University ofAgronomicScience andVeterinaryMedicine of Bucharest

Students: Sion Carmela Tanase Mihaela Voicu Ionel1) Introduction to spa, health and wellness tourism2) Purpose of Spa3) Historical Background4) Top 10 Surprising Spa Destinations5) Romania- a destination for medical tourismContents

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

Wellness is the loving acceptance of yourself

Wellness is a choicea decision you make tomove toward optimal health.

Wellness is a way of lifea lifestyle you design to achieve your highest potential for wellbeing.

Purpose of Spa, Health and Wellness TourismHistorical 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.

The practice of bathing in hot springs and mineral waters dates at least to the Babylonians and Greeks.

Water treatments are still considered the heart of the spa experience in Europe.

Today massages and facials are by far the most popular spa treatments in America.

What are the benefits of wellness tourism?-It helps the tourist to develop, maintains and improves the state of body-mind- spirit by providing range of activities\therapies.- Eliminates physical and intangible toxins from an individual using relaxation and de-stressing methods\therapies.- Encourage and help people to maintain healthy lifestyle by providing nutritious, healthy diet and physical exercises or activities.

Top 10 Surprising Spa, Health and Wellness Tourism Destinations

Curiosities: Estimated price/night at Mii Amo Spa- Sedona Arizona 2414 RON 9752 USD Activities in which you can take part:Mindfulness/Reflective, Health&Wellness ( Getting a good Nights Sleep), Organic Farm, Body Treatments, Connect with Spirit, Power of Water ( Milk and Honey bath, Hydrotherapy Bath)

The most appreciate spa locations in Europe

Facts: 1173 EURO or 618 USD is the price that you have to pay if you want to spend a night at Four Seasons Hotel from Paris

14 metres underground the Hotels restaurant, Le Cinq, you can sample from the cellars collection of more than 50,000 bottles of wine

Romania- a destination for medical tourismThe Romanian spa resorts, spreading over all forms of relief, were established in order to exploit the spa valences of natural resources. The variety and quality of its hydro resources place Romania among the first countries in Europe.Even though spa can healWe come out with these results

Only 25 spas are classified as of national interest

Lack of foreign tourists represent a problem that needs a quick fix

Less than 2% of the foreign tourists registered in Romania tourist accommodation prefer spa tourismThe potential of the natural resources of Romania is high compared to other countries in Europe

Conclusions SOURCES

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