Physical Activity as a Vital Element of the Development of the Concept of Healthy Cities (SDGs 3 and 11) with a Role of Local Governments (SDG 17)

Well-Being in Tourism – a Conceptual Framework

“…The literature on the wellness trend is full of publications on fi tness recommendations for individual age groups, practical training tips, or specifi c benefi ts of selected forms of fi tness (Gamby et al 2021). A certain answer is provided in Poland by the policy of developing physical activity of citizens, visible in numerous open-air gyms fi nanced throughout the country, and co-fi nancing of shared bike stations (Łęcka, de Kuyper 2023). The concept of wellness was quickly absorbed by the tourism industry, which is refl ected in the creation of the Spa & Wellness hotel concept combining passive body care with the off er of physical activity.…”

“…- Formally, the term "well-being" is used here only once, in support of the description of health, in goal no. 3 -good health and well-being, although wellbeing, its defi ning characteristics, can be found in almost all of the guidelines presented in the document (Łęcka, de Kuyper 2023). The Sustainable Development Goals and Guidelines developed by the United Nations have been adopted by numerous supranational organizations, including the United World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).…”