2021
DOI: 10.3390/su132212688
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Motives for Thermal Tourism: An Application to North and Central Portugal

Abstract: Health and wellness tourism should be particularly valued in the post-pandemic phase. It has the potential to be a strategic product that enhances the population’s well-being and quality of life, on social, physical, and environmental levels. Different proposals for specialized experiences that complement what the destination offers allow to position regions as health and wellness destinations. Thermal tourism should thus be encouraged as a specific product designed on the innovation and diversification observ… Show more

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“…According to Mijajlovic et al (2020), thermalism however represents an authentic term and cannot be confused with other types of wellness tourism. From the perspective of Brandão et al (2021), thermal tourism is one of the oldest types of tourism worldwide and has undergone significant changes over time. While thermal springs and spas were initially mostly associated with places of healing, the perspective of thermal tourism today differs.…”
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confidence: 99%
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“…According to Mijajlovic et al (2020), thermalism however represents an authentic term and cannot be confused with other types of wellness tourism. From the perspective of Brandão et al (2021), thermal tourism is one of the oldest types of tourism worldwide and has undergone significant changes over time. While thermal springs and spas were initially mostly associated with places of healing, the perspective of thermal tourism today differs.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…According to Brandão et al (2021), this importantly involves improving communication about the health and wellbeing experiences on offer as well as communicating their benefits. We thus conclude that the beneficial effects of thermal cures have been well known ever since ancient times, however, it is necessary to sustain them through scientific knowledge and raise their profiles through instigatory communication strategies.…”
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confidence: 99%
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“…In this particular context, a cost-benefit analysis may have to deviate from the customary approach and acknowledge the financial worth of the ecological and societal contributions that stem from tourism in this locality. At the same time, in a context of permanent change and, more recently, due to the great economic impact caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, new challenges arise that require the development of strategies, products and services that meet the specific needs of the market [40]. COVID-19 was seen by thermalism as an opportunity to claim its health-promoting character in society.…”
Section: Literature Reviewmentioning
confidence: 99%