Geodiversity assessment as a first step in designating areas of geotourism potential. Case study: Western Carpathians

A Chrobak, J Novotný, P Struś - Frontiers in Earth Science, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Geodiversity is the natural diversity of features of geological structure, relief, and soil cover,
including the relationships between these features, their properties, and their impact on …

The role of geodiversity and geoheritage in tourism and local development

P Migoń, E Pijet-Migoń - 2023 - pubs.geoscienceworld.org
Geodiversity and geoheritage play an increasingly important role in the tourism industry,
although visitors' interest in natural phenomena is much older than these two, relatively …

Perception of the geological-mining heritage to promote geotourism in Guayaquil, Ecuador

G Herrera-Franco, B Apolo-Masache… - Geosciences, 2022 - mdpi.com
Biodiversity is an essential component of nature, relegating the aspects of geodiversity,
which provides geological and landscape variety to a territory. However, the importance of …

Reflections of geodiversity–culture relationships within the concept of abiotic ecosystem services

L Kubalíková, P Coratza - 2023 - pubs.geoscienceworld.org
Relationships between geodiversity and culture are very close and frequent, and they are
reflected in numerous and different areas, situations or levels. The purpose of this chapter is …

Factors associated with spa tourists' satisfaction

R Anaya-Aguilar, G Gemar, C Anaya-Aguilar - Mathematics, 2021 - mdpi.com
Most spas are surrounded by beautiful natural environments, so these facilities contribute to
sustainable economic development and their guests are national and local tourists with a …

Challenges of spa tourism in Andalusia: Experts' proposed solutions

R Anaya-Aguilar, G Gemar… - International Journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Water is the common thread and attraction factor of the tourism facilities called “spas”, which
are part of health and beauty services. Spa use is currently experiencing a boom that reflects …

A theoretical reflection on thermalism and communication: future perspectives in times of crisis

V Antunes, G Gonçalves, C Estevão - Journal of Hospitality and …, 2023 - emerald.com
Purpose The purpose of this article is through a systematic literature review (SLR) to present
a conceptual approach to the importance of communication for thermalism. An in-depth …

Motives for thermal tourism: An application to north and central Portugal

F Brandão, D Liberato, AS Teixeira, P Liberato - Sustainability, 2021 - mdpi.com
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 …

Push and pull factors influencing the choice of a health resort by Polish treatment-seekers

A Godlewska, A Mazurek-Kusiak, A Soroka - BMC Public Health, 2023 - Springer
Background The objective of the study was to indicate social and psychological (inner)
motives associated with the desire and needs of travelling to health resorts (push) as well as …

Perceptions and profiles of young people regarding spa tourism: A comparative study of students from Granada and Aachen universities

A Pinos-Navarrete, FJ Abarca-Álvarez… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Spa tourism has undergone important changes in recent decades, actively embracing
wellness and wellbeing. However, this transition is taking place in different ways in Europe …