When I was asked to write a foreword for the Wellness, Wellbeing and Tourism, Theories, Models and Emerging Paradigms book, I immediately knew I had to say YES!
This is a highly needed resource for all DMCs, tour operators, tourism boards, consultants and tourism professionals on any level.
As more travelers are looking for experiences that do not only help them immerse into a destination but also support their health and wellbeing, the demand for matching, high-quality and innovative ideas are exponentially increasing. But how to do that is the question for a good reason. There are very few people who actually have the experience, knowledge and willingness to engage with this topic both in a theoretical and practical way. This book arrives timely to support destinations, tour designers, tour operators with a carefully curated selection of theories, research, and already implemented experience examples and discussions.
As I passionately work at the intersection of tourism and wellbeing, it was my honor to contribute my acknowledgement and initial thoughts to this academic masterpiece. One that will definitely help to define many tourism stakeholders’ next steps and creative business thinking.
«What makes this collection stand out is not only its academic rigor but also its thematic depth, diversity and real-world implications. The chapters offer valuable insights into the experiences of individuals and communities engaged in wellness tourism, as well as critical analyses of the models and frameworks that underpin its development…… The interdisciplinary nature of this volume, alongside its geographic and methodological diversity, enhances its value as a foundational resource that may inform future interventions in the field.Collectively, the voices in this book chart new pathways for how we understand, design, and deliver health and wellbeing through tourism.»
This book has been long missing from the bookshelves. I can only praise the authors and editors for their tireless work and innovation to bring this edition alive: Ranjana Tiwari, Catheryn Khoo, Timothy J. Lee.
I very much look forward to learning more about how academic and tourism stakeholders in the field will enhance their work with this incredible resource. If you have not gotten your hands on a copy of the below book, please definitely do so, you can order it here: https://www.channelviewpublications.com/page/results/?DS=Wellness+Wellbeing+and+Tourism&SF1=cindex&ST1=Wellness+Wellbeing+and+Tourism
Beáta