With the advent of the post-epidemic era,a great wave of tourism has been ushered in everywhere.The relationship between tourism and mental health has become a hot topic in society.This paper investigates the enhancem...With the advent of the post-epidemic era,a great wave of tourism has been ushered in everywhere.The relationship between tourism and mental health has become a hot topic in society.This paper investigates the enhancement of people’s mental health after tourism through social survey.Using Hangzhou as the sample collection site,this paper conducted a study on the role of tourism in enhancing personal mental health through descriptive analysis,factor analysis and structural equation modeling,and further specifically analyzed the role of mediating variables.The results showed that:(1)The purpose of tourism is to relax and relieve stress,and the effectiveness of tourism is mainly reflected in the alleviation of emotional conditions;(2)Factor Analysis reduced the dimensionality of personal mental health indicators,and finally obtained four factors,among which the comprehensive behavioral ability and physiological manifestation had the best improvement effect after tourism;(3)The structural equation model shows that the enhancing effect of tourism on mental health originates from the factor of inner psychological characteristic,and this factor works through two paths:Inner Psychological Characteristic-Social Adaptability-Physiological Manifestations-Enhancement of Mental Health by Tourism,and Inner Psychological Characteristic-Comprehensive Behavioral Ability-Enhancement of Mental Health by Tourism;(4)Tourism has an enhancing effect on personal mental health,and the enhancing effect is most significant among the middle-aged and young people who are unmarried and do not have children yet.These results have been reasonably analyzed and explained,and relevant suggestions are put forward.展开更多
This study is the first phase of research results from the student innovation project“Yunqiao Sunshine Health and Wellness Homestay”group at Chengdu Normal University.By analyzing the current state of the Sunshine H...This study is the first phase of research results from the student innovation project“Yunqiao Sunshine Health and Wellness Homestay”group at Chengdu Normal University.By analyzing the current state of the Sunshine Health and Wellness Tourism Area economy in the Panxi region of Sichuan,local policies,and the current state of Sunshine Health and Wellness homestays and hotels,this paper proposes the possibility of developing Sunshine Health and Wellness homestays and hotels through traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)health preservation methods.It also proposes development strategies for such hotels through a market survey SWOT analysis.展开更多
Based on literature analysis and market investigation, the definition of health and wellness tourism was clarified and China’s health and wellness tourism policy was explored. That the current health and wellness tou...Based on literature analysis and market investigation, the definition of health and wellness tourism was clarified and China’s health and wellness tourism policy was explored. That the current health and wellness tourism market is mainly composed of the elderly, sub-healthy people, sick people and people pursuing quality of life was analyzed. From the resource point of view, health and wellness tourism products can be divided into forest health and wellness, climate health and wellness, ocean health and wellness, hot spring health and wellness and traditional Chinese medicine health and wellness. It is judged that health tourism in China is in the fledging period and will gradually become the trend of the development of China’s tourism industry in the future.展开更多
The province of West Nusa Tenggara, which consists of Lombok Island and Sumbawa Island, has a stunning natural panoramic beauty, making it one of the main tourist destinations in Indonesia. The COVID</span><s...The province of West Nusa Tenggara, which consists of Lombok Island and Sumbawa Island, has a stunning natural panoramic beauty, making it one of the main tourist destinations in Indonesia. The COVID</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">-</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">19 outbreak has had an impact on the sluggishness of the tourism sector. This problem requires a solution. One alternative is to use the medicinal plant Sasambo (Sasak, Samawa, Mbojo) as an alternative to traditional health tourism. Data from community records, results of questionnaire responses, and scientific articles related to Sasambo traditional medicine show that there are various types of Sasambo medicinal plants that have the potential as an alternative to traditional health tourism with details, Lombok (Sasak) 43 species, Sumbawa (Samawa) 25 species, and Bima (Mbojo) 35 species. Some of these plant species are used for the treatment of diseases caused by viruses. The islands of Lombok and Sumbawa have abundant medicinal plants, making the two islands a potential destination for traditional health tourism.展开更多
In the ongoing construction of an international tourism island in Hainan, China, the research on the mental health of the residents in the tourism destination is one of the main contents of the research on tourism dev...In the ongoing construction of an international tourism island in Hainan, China, the research on the mental health of the residents in the tourism destination is one of the main contents of the research on tourism development. Tourism area is the cell of Hainan International Tourism Island. The mental health service of the residents in the tourism area is an important part of the health work construction of the international tourism island and the basic way to realize the health care for everyone. Nowadays, people’s demand for mental health services is far greater than the current supply. In view of the current situation of the limited mental health services provided, we put forward higher requirements and directions for the future development of mental health services in tourist areas. It is planned to carry out the first large-scale publicity and education on mental health of residents in Hainan tourism area in China, and evaluate the effect;carry out a large-scale investigation on mental health of residents in the tourism area, and carry out professional intervention and treatment for patients with mental diseases. Finally, the mental health service network and service institutions covering the tourism areas of Hainan Province were established to provide scientific support for the harmonious and healthy development of the international tourism island in Hainan Province.展开更多
The aim of this study is to apply the methodology for assessment of environmental impact of the heritage town with health tourism interest that is assessed. Health tourism is based on the appropriate employment of nat...The aim of this study is to apply the methodology for assessment of environmental impact of the heritage town with health tourism interest that is assessed. Health tourism is based on the appropriate employment of natural resources, landscapes and the natural and cultural heritage of a place. In order to carry out the study, a set of both theoretical and empirical methods were used to analyze the case of Ba?os de Agua Santa. The theoretical methods include the analysis and synthesis employed throughout the research process, as well as in the bibliographic study and the evaluation of the information obtained. In addition, the inductive-deductive method was employed to analyze, process, and treat the information and data that were used frequently in this work. As for the empirical methods, the researchers employed participatory techniques with community stakeholders, in order to gather information through interviews. Also, researchers conducted direct observation of community activities. The automated method software is used which requires a baseline study of the environment assessment in Tungurahua, Ecuador, to be prepared. In addition, the analysis of the social perception on tourism of the local people from the course work of students at the UIDE shall be applied. The conclusions of the case studies undertaken allow for strategic proposals and recommendations to be prepared so that they can be incorporated into the management plans for health tourism in the town with natural heritage value.展开更多
Health tourism is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world. The health industry has become a compound industry that plays an important role in creating jobs, stimulating consumption, and building connections...Health tourism is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world. The health industry has become a compound industry that plays an important role in creating jobs, stimulating consumption, and building connections between China and the world when it comes to environmentally sustainable industires.In recent years, the Chinese government has approved the construction of two health tourism industry demonstration zones in Bo’ao and Beidaihe,and also approved several health tourism demonstration bases created by 13institutions;one of which is Tianjin Health Industry Park.展开更多
Health tourism in thermal waters is one of the types of tourism in Albania.Attending these types of tourism,not only heals/cures some diseases of visitors/tourists,but also contributes to the economic development of t...Health tourism in thermal waters is one of the types of tourism in Albania.Attending these types of tourism,not only heals/cures some diseases of visitors/tourists,but also contributes to the economic development of the communities located near the thermal water resources.The purpose of the study is the identification of the comparative advantages of health tourism in the thermal waters,the Thermal Baths Peshkopi in Dibra,Albania.To realize this study we provided information by hotel businesses,owners of hostels and Balnear State Enterprise,which operate in the service of visitors/tourists who frequent health tourism thermal waters.The study showed:(i)The ratio Albanian tourists(domestic)and foreign tourists is 2:3;(ii)Time attendance is 10-15 nights of staying;(iii)The cost of person in hotels,including accommodation,three meals,transport and entrance fees in spa tourism center are on average€12,while these costs in the hostels of the residents are on average€8;(iv)The number of hotels to accommodate visitors/tourists is over 10 with over 900 beds in total;(v)The number of hostels that offer family tourism is about 111 with the average number of beds 8-10/house with over 1 000 beds;(vi)Total revenue from health tourism,for hotels and hostels for 2015 were€132,000,while the 10-year period(2006-2015)is€1,004,102.展开更多
In the context of rural revitalization era,more and more villages choose tourism as the direction of development,and the primary link of rural tourism development is to combine the characteristics of different village...In the context of rural revitalization era,more and more villages choose tourism as the direction of development,and the primary link of rural tourism development is to combine the characteristics of different villages,mining tourism resources suitable for their own characteristics and development direction.For villages with tea culture,how to develop rural health tourism from the perspective of tea travel experience has become a new focus.Taking Huanghuaxi in Anhua County as an example,the paper evaluates and analyzes the planning methods and key points of rural health tourism based on tea tourism experience from the perspective of development potential,and makes clear the foothold and feasibility of health tourism development.Secondly,from the perspective of tea culture activation and inheritance and health tourism design,this paper discusses how to effectively integrate the functions of tea culture and health tourism.Through the spatial layout,road traffic,landscape and construction and operation of Huanghuaxi Village in Anhua County,a series of construction strategies are proposed to make tea culture and health industry promote each other.At the same time,there are two kinds of theme tour lines for people with different needs,namely,the leisure vacation theme tour line and the tea travel health theme tour line,which provide new ideas for the planning and design research of rural recreation projects related to the tea travel experience.展开更多
基金funded by the National Statistical Science Research Project of China(No.2021LY061).
文摘With the advent of the post-epidemic era,a great wave of tourism has been ushered in everywhere.The relationship between tourism and mental health has become a hot topic in society.This paper investigates the enhancement of people’s mental health after tourism through social survey.Using Hangzhou as the sample collection site,this paper conducted a study on the role of tourism in enhancing personal mental health through descriptive analysis,factor analysis and structural equation modeling,and further specifically analyzed the role of mediating variables.The results showed that:(1)The purpose of tourism is to relax and relieve stress,and the effectiveness of tourism is mainly reflected in the alleviation of emotional conditions;(2)Factor Analysis reduced the dimensionality of personal mental health indicators,and finally obtained four factors,among which the comprehensive behavioral ability and physiological manifestation had the best improvement effect after tourism;(3)The structural equation model shows that the enhancing effect of tourism on mental health originates from the factor of inner psychological characteristic,and this factor works through two paths:Inner Psychological Characteristic-Social Adaptability-Physiological Manifestations-Enhancement of Mental Health by Tourism,and Inner Psychological Characteristic-Comprehensive Behavioral Ability-Enhancement of Mental Health by Tourism;(4)Tourism has an enhancing effect on personal mental health,and the enhancing effect is most significant among the middle-aged and young people who are unmarried and do not have children yet.These results have been reasonably analyzed and explained,and relevant suggestions are put forward.
文摘This study is the first phase of research results from the student innovation project“Yunqiao Sunshine Health and Wellness Homestay”group at Chengdu Normal University.By analyzing the current state of the Sunshine Health and Wellness Tourism Area economy in the Panxi region of Sichuan,local policies,and the current state of Sunshine Health and Wellness homestays and hotels,this paper proposes the possibility of developing Sunshine Health and Wellness homestays and hotels through traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)health preservation methods.It also proposes development strategies for such hotels through a market survey SWOT analysis.
基金Sponsored by Youth Program of National Natural Science Foundation of China(41601131)Youth Program of Humanistic and Social Science Research,Ministry of Education of China(15YJC790092)Nanjing Scientific and Technological Innovation Team Program(4218032)
文摘Based on literature analysis and market investigation, the definition of health and wellness tourism was clarified and China’s health and wellness tourism policy was explored. That the current health and wellness tourism market is mainly composed of the elderly, sub-healthy people, sick people and people pursuing quality of life was analyzed. From the resource point of view, health and wellness tourism products can be divided into forest health and wellness, climate health and wellness, ocean health and wellness, hot spring health and wellness and traditional Chinese medicine health and wellness. It is judged that health tourism in China is in the fledging period and will gradually become the trend of the development of China’s tourism industry in the future.
文摘The province of West Nusa Tenggara, which consists of Lombok Island and Sumbawa Island, has a stunning natural panoramic beauty, making it one of the main tourist destinations in Indonesia. The COVID</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">-</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">19 outbreak has had an impact on the sluggishness of the tourism sector. This problem requires a solution. One alternative is to use the medicinal plant Sasambo (Sasak, Samawa, Mbojo) as an alternative to traditional health tourism. Data from community records, results of questionnaire responses, and scientific articles related to Sasambo traditional medicine show that there are various types of Sasambo medicinal plants that have the potential as an alternative to traditional health tourism with details, Lombok (Sasak) 43 species, Sumbawa (Samawa) 25 species, and Bima (Mbojo) 35 species. Some of these plant species are used for the treatment of diseases caused by viruses. The islands of Lombok and Sumbawa have abundant medicinal plants, making the two islands a potential destination for traditional health tourism.
文摘In the ongoing construction of an international tourism island in Hainan, China, the research on the mental health of the residents in the tourism destination is one of the main contents of the research on tourism development. Tourism area is the cell of Hainan International Tourism Island. The mental health service of the residents in the tourism area is an important part of the health work construction of the international tourism island and the basic way to realize the health care for everyone. Nowadays, people’s demand for mental health services is far greater than the current supply. In view of the current situation of the limited mental health services provided, we put forward higher requirements and directions for the future development of mental health services in tourist areas. It is planned to carry out the first large-scale publicity and education on mental health of residents in Hainan tourism area in China, and evaluate the effect;carry out a large-scale investigation on mental health of residents in the tourism area, and carry out professional intervention and treatment for patients with mental diseases. Finally, the mental health service network and service institutions covering the tourism areas of Hainan Province were established to provide scientific support for the harmonious and healthy development of the international tourism island in Hainan Province.
文摘The aim of this study is to apply the methodology for assessment of environmental impact of the heritage town with health tourism interest that is assessed. Health tourism is based on the appropriate employment of natural resources, landscapes and the natural and cultural heritage of a place. In order to carry out the study, a set of both theoretical and empirical methods were used to analyze the case of Ba?os de Agua Santa. The theoretical methods include the analysis and synthesis employed throughout the research process, as well as in the bibliographic study and the evaluation of the information obtained. In addition, the inductive-deductive method was employed to analyze, process, and treat the information and data that were used frequently in this work. As for the empirical methods, the researchers employed participatory techniques with community stakeholders, in order to gather information through interviews. Also, researchers conducted direct observation of community activities. The automated method software is used which requires a baseline study of the environment assessment in Tungurahua, Ecuador, to be prepared. In addition, the analysis of the social perception on tourism of the local people from the course work of students at the UIDE shall be applied. The conclusions of the case studies undertaken allow for strategic proposals and recommendations to be prepared so that they can be incorporated into the management plans for health tourism in the town with natural heritage value.
文摘Health tourism is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world. The health industry has become a compound industry that plays an important role in creating jobs, stimulating consumption, and building connections between China and the world when it comes to environmentally sustainable industires.In recent years, the Chinese government has approved the construction of two health tourism industry demonstration zones in Bo’ao and Beidaihe,and also approved several health tourism demonstration bases created by 13institutions;one of which is Tianjin Health Industry Park.
文摘Health tourism in thermal waters is one of the types of tourism in Albania.Attending these types of tourism,not only heals/cures some diseases of visitors/tourists,but also contributes to the economic development of the communities located near the thermal water resources.The purpose of the study is the identification of the comparative advantages of health tourism in the thermal waters,the Thermal Baths Peshkopi in Dibra,Albania.To realize this study we provided information by hotel businesses,owners of hostels and Balnear State Enterprise,which operate in the service of visitors/tourists who frequent health tourism thermal waters.The study showed:(i)The ratio Albanian tourists(domestic)and foreign tourists is 2:3;(ii)Time attendance is 10-15 nights of staying;(iii)The cost of person in hotels,including accommodation,three meals,transport and entrance fees in spa tourism center are on average€12,while these costs in the hostels of the residents are on average€8;(iv)The number of hotels to accommodate visitors/tourists is over 10 with over 900 beds in total;(v)The number of hostels that offer family tourism is about 111 with the average number of beds 8-10/house with over 1 000 beds;(vi)Total revenue from health tourism,for hotels and hostels for 2015 were€132,000,while the 10-year period(2006-2015)is€1,004,102.
基金supported by the Hunan Provincial and Municipal Joint Fund(No.2022JJ50069).
文摘In the context of rural revitalization era,more and more villages choose tourism as the direction of development,and the primary link of rural tourism development is to combine the characteristics of different villages,mining tourism resources suitable for their own characteristics and development direction.For villages with tea culture,how to develop rural health tourism from the perspective of tea travel experience has become a new focus.Taking Huanghuaxi in Anhua County as an example,the paper evaluates and analyzes the planning methods and key points of rural health tourism based on tea tourism experience from the perspective of development potential,and makes clear the foothold and feasibility of health tourism development.Secondly,from the perspective of tea culture activation and inheritance and health tourism design,this paper discusses how to effectively integrate the functions of tea culture and health tourism.Through the spatial layout,road traffic,landscape and construction and operation of Huanghuaxi Village in Anhua County,a series of construction strategies are proposed to make tea culture and health industry promote each other.At the same time,there are two kinds of theme tour lines for people with different needs,namely,the leisure vacation theme tour line and the tea travel health theme tour line,which provide new ideas for the planning and design research of rural recreation projects related to the tea travel experience.