Spa tourism, the 7 different types of spa, definitions.

1. Spa tourism.Spa tourism.

2. ContentsContents
 1. Definition of tourism and of spa tourism.1. Definition of tourism and of spa tourism.
 2. Insight into the website of the2. Insight into the website of the
International Spa Association.International Spa Association.
 3. Definition of the 7 types of spa according3. Definition of the 7 types of spa according
to ISPA.to ISPA.

3. 1. Tourism, a definition.1. Tourism, a definition.
 TourismTourism is travel foris travel for leisureleisure oror businessbusiness
purposes.purposes.
 The World Tourism OrganizationThe World Tourism Organization
definesdefines touriststourists as people whoas people who
 "travel to and stay in places"travel to and stay in places outside their usualoutside their usual
environmentenvironment
 forfor more than 24 hoursmore than 24 hours and not more than oneand not more than one
consecutive yearconsecutive year
 forfor leisureleisure,, businessbusiness andand other purposesother purposes not related tonot related to
the exercise of an activity remunerated from within thethe exercise of an activity remunerated from within the
place visited."place visited."

4. Is spa tourism part of medicalIs spa tourism part of medical
tourism?tourism?
 Spas are defined as destinations peopleSpas are defined as destinations people
visit for renewal of body, mind and spirit.visit for renewal of body, mind and spirit.
 Medical tourism is the practice of peopleMedical tourism is the practice of people
traveling across borders fortraveling across borders for medicalmedical
treatmenttreatment..

5. Is spa tourism part of medicalIs spa tourism part of medical
tourism?tourism?
 The main strength of spas is providingThe main strength of spas is providing relaxationrelaxation
andand de-stressingde-stressing, as well as, as well as preventativepreventative
healthhealth..
 They are destinations where people inThey are destinations where people in
fundamentally good health focus onfundamentally good health focus on gettinggetting
healthierhealthier..
 How do you get healthier?How do you get healthier?
 fitness,fitness,

6. How do you get healthier?How do you get healthier?
nutrition,nutrition,
body therapies and beauty treatments,body therapies and beauty treatments,
sleep,sleep,

7. How do you get healthier?How do you get healthier?
 mind-body modalities, etc.mind-body modalities, etc.

8. Criteria to determine whether anCriteria to determine whether an
activity is mind-bodyactivity is mind-body
 It includes a perception of movementIt includes a perception of movement
 There is a focus on breathing and breathThere is a focus on breathing and breath
soundssounds
 Attention is paid to anatomical alignment.Attention is paid to anatomical alignment.
 The activity has a quality of beingThe activity has a quality of being
« energycentric (chi or prana).« energycentric (chi or prana).

9. Is spa tourism part of medicalIs spa tourism part of medical
tourism?tourism?
 The spa environment is designed to address andThe spa environment is designed to address and
soothesoothe ((apaiserapaiser) all five senses – that is why you) all five senses – that is why you
will often findwill often find
 soft music,soft music,
 beautiful lighting,beautiful lighting,
 relaxing aromas,relaxing aromas,
 subtle flavors andsubtle flavors and
 a healing touch.a healing touch.
 Every element is dedicated to facilitate physical,Every element is dedicated to facilitate physical,
emotional and spiritualemotional and spiritual rejuvenationrejuvenation..

10. Is spa tourism part of medicalIs spa tourism part of medical
tourism?tourism?
 Spa staff usually have expertise in areasSpa staff usually have expertise in areas
likelike
 massage therapy,massage therapy,
 beauty services,beauty services,
 fitness training,fitness training,
 hotel management or spa management,hotel management or spa management,
 and some are practioners in yoga, acupuncture orand some are practioners in yoga, acupuncture or
ayurveda,ayurveda,
 But licensed medical doctors are notBut licensed medical doctors are not
routinely part of the equation.routinely part of the equation.

11. Wellness and health tourismWellness and health tourism

12. 2. The International Spa Association:2. The International Spa Association:
http://www.experienceispa.com/http://www.experienceispa.com/
 Provide useful information and a job bank.Provide useful information and a job bank.

13. The US Spa industryThe US Spa industry

14. US spa industryUS spa industry

15. 3. There are 7 types of spas3. There are 7 types of spas
(according to ISPA)(according to ISPA)
 1. CLUB SPA
 A facility whose
primary purpose is
fitness on a day-use
basis.

16. Types of spa.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.

17. Types of spa.Types of spa.
 3. CRUISE SHIP
SPA
 A spa aboard a
cruise ship.

19. Working on a cruise ship.Working on a cruise ship.

20. Types of spa.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.

21. 4. Destination spa.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.

22. Types of spa.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.

23. Types of spa.Types of spa.
 6. MINERAL
SPRINGS SPA
 A spa offering an
on-site source of
natural mineral,
thermal or seawater
used in
hydrotherapy
treatments.

24. Types of spa.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.

25. 7. resort / hotel spa.7. resort / hotel spa.