Essays about: "spa tourism"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the words spa tourism.

  1. 1. Change in guest behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic : Research study of health spa hotels in Slovakia

    University essay from Södertörns högskola/Turismvetenskap

    Author : Veronika Madunická; [2022]
    Keywords : Hotel industry; COVID-19 pandemic; Guest behavior; Global pandemic; Slovakia; Health spa hotels; Behavioral impact;

    Abstract : The global tourism and hotel industry have been among the fastest-growing sectors for years. However, the global pandemic of COVID-19 caused extreme disruption and changed the situation all around the globe. READ MORE

  3. 2. Re-Treat Yourself

    University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

    Author : Veronika Jalas; [2022]
    Keywords : spa; retreat; mental health; Sälen; Tandådalen; nature; architecture; stress;

    Abstract : In my thesis project I wanted to learn about how architecture affects people and how we can design spaces that can make people feel less stressed. I started out by researching about environmental psychology and the senses and combined what I learned into a building that can help promote mental well being. READ MORE

  4. 3. Tourism as a tool for communicating complex environmental issues : Applying the ecosystem services framework to nature-based tourism activities across Iceland

    University essay from Södertörns högskola/Miljövetenskap

    Author : Christopher Burfoot; [2017]
    Keywords : Case study; Ecosystem services; Iceland; Literature review; Nature-based tourism;

    Abstract : Throughout the twenty-first century, the lowering cost and increased availability of travel options has resulted in virtually uninterrupted economic growth of the international tourism sector. While financially beneficial, the increased movement of people has also been shown to have a negative impact on the environment, leading to the growth of a more environmentally-friendly approach to travel called nature-based tourism. READ MORE

  5. 4. Destination Spa Darkov : A study reviewing options for a full spa experience

    University essay from Södertörns högskola/Institutionen för naturvetenskap, miljö och teknik

    Author : Katerina Spacilova; [2014]
    Keywords : wellness tourism; spa; well-being; ‘destination spa’; nutrition; physical activity; mental balance; Darkov Spa;

    Abstract : Tourism attractions and destinations has been facing tourists’ outflow for lots of years worldwide. Because of that, it is crucial to start fighting against this negative phenomenon, as this niche market segment is dependent on incoming clients. READ MORE

  6. 5. All invited : waterfront park design for sustainable tourism in Miches, the Dominican Republic

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Sari Lindvall; [2014]
    Keywords : Landscape architecture; sustainable tourism development; Miches; El Seibo; the Dominican Republic; waterfront park design; SWOT-analysis; chromatic character; public space; Landscape Character Assessment; LCA-method;

    Abstract : Hidden away in the pristine landscape on the northeast shore of the Dominican Republic, the remote village of Miches is on the verge of shifting its economic resource base from traditional fishing into what could become an international model for sustainable tourism. The aim of this thesis was to produce a vision of a waterfront park near the center of the village; demonstrating concept-based landscape design that reflects the goals of sustainable development originating from the local incentive structure. READ MORE