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Challenges of Spa Tourism in Andalusia: Experts' Proposed Solutions.

Rosa Anaya-AguilarGerman GemarCarmen Anaya-Aguilar
Published in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2021)
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 changes in populations, such as an increase in economic wellbeing and a desire to reunite with nature. This research's objectives were to understand spa tourism's structural and operational dimensions and to assess this sector's current situation by using the Delphi method with a panel of 22 experts. The results show that these experts believe that, in Andalusia, spas energize the area as a tourism destination through their natural resources and conservation of key elements. However, spa development policies are scarce, including a lack of autonomous community laws regarding these facilities.
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