Panchal, Jenny H. (2012) The 'positive tourism' linkage: a study of motivations, flow and benefits of spa experiences in Southeast Asia. In: World Conference for Graduate Research in Tourism, Hospitality and Leisure (1) pp. 1250-1256. From: 6th World Conference for Graduate Research in Tourism, Hospitality and Leisure, 24-29 April 2012, Fethiye, Turkey.

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Abstract

[Extract] Positive psychology is a new field of study that focuses on human thriving. Even though tourism businesses attempt to be profitable through serving happiness, satisfaction and wellness, it is surprising that the relationship between tourism and human thriving remains under-researched (Smith & Kelly, 2006a). One of the facets of wellbeing in the positive psychology field that has also received attention among tourism scholars is wellness. The wellness-tourism interface has long historical roots, but recent studies treat wellness tourism ostensibly as a new form of activity.

Item ID:	25970
Item Type:	Conference Item (Research - E1)
ISBN:	978-605-5437-83-1
Keywords:	tourist behaviour, tourist motivations, spa experiences, Southeast Asia, flow, positive psychology
Date Deposited:	04 Apr 2013 01:40
FoR Codes:	15 COMMERCE, MANAGEMENT, TOURISM AND SERVICES > 1506 Tourism > 150606 Tourist Behaviour and Visitor Experience @ 95% 17 PSYCHOLOGY AND COGNITIVE SCIENCES > 1799 Other Psychology and Cognitive Sciences > 179999 Psychology and Cognitive Sciences not elsewhere classified @ 5%
SEO Codes:	90 COMMERCIAL SERVICES AND TOURISM > 9099 Other Commercial Services and Tourism > 909902 Recreational Services @ 90% 90 COMMERCIAL SERVICES AND TOURISM > 9099 Other Commercial Services and Tourism > 909999 Commercial Services and Tourism not elsewhere classified @ 10%
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