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What is required to qualify as a wellness tourism experience, according to the text?
What is required to qualify as a wellness tourism experience, according to the text?
- Material affluence only
- Focus on psychological, spiritual, or emotional wellbeing in addition to physical healing (correct)
- Physical health only
- Traveling to exotic destinations
What did the Sumerians do around 4000 BC?
What did the Sumerians do around 4000 BC?
- Introduced yoga practices in ancient civilizations
- Traveled to India for medical treatments
- Established the first wellness retreats in Europe
- Constructed health complexes around hot springs (correct)
What is a common feature of ancient civilizations mentioned in the text regarding alternative healing methods?
What is a common feature of ancient civilizations mentioned in the text regarding alternative healing methods?
- They all offered spa treatments
- They had no recognition for spiritual benefits
- They focused solely on physical healing
- They recognized the therapeutic effects of mineral thermal springs and temple baths (correct)
What type of travelers gathered in India as early as 5000 years ago, according to the text?
What type of travelers gathered in India as early as 5000 years ago, according to the text?
Which term best describes the historical importance of natural springs in medical tourism?
Which term best describes the historical importance of natural springs in medical tourism?
What is a key requirement for wellness tourists to embark on a journey, as mentioned in the text?
What is a key requirement for wellness tourists to embark on a journey, as mentioned in the text?
Which aspect of well-being is associated with tourists feeling part of a temporary community?
Which aspect of well-being is associated with tourists feeling part of a temporary community?
Which type of tourism emphasizes the integration of mind, body, and spirit to live fully within the human and natural community?
Which type of tourism emphasizes the integration of mind, body, and spirit to live fully within the human and natural community?
Which type of tourism is most likely to involve the use of seawater for therapeutic purposes?
Which type of tourism is most likely to involve the use of seawater for therapeutic purposes?
Which type of tourism is often motivated by the desire to improve one's health or seek medical treatment?
Which type of tourism is often motivated by the desire to improve one's health or seek medical treatment?
Which type of tourism is associated with visiting natural hot springs for relaxation and therapy?
Which type of tourism is associated with visiting natural hot springs for relaxation and therapy?
Which type of tourism is often associated with pampering and relaxation, often involving massages and beauty treatments?
Which type of tourism is often associated with pampering and relaxation, often involving massages and beauty treatments?
Which type of tourism involves travel for the purpose of maintaining or improving one's health and quality of life?
Which type of tourism involves travel for the purpose of maintaining or improving one's health and quality of life?
Which of the following is not a type of service offered by spas in the Philippines?
Which of the following is not a type of service offered by spas in the Philippines?
What is the main motivation for primary wellness travelers to take a trip?
What is the main motivation for primary wellness travelers to take a trip?
Which type of therapy involves the use of seawater and marine products for therapeutic purposes?
Which type of therapy involves the use of seawater and marine products for therapeutic purposes?
Which of the following is a common misconception about wellness tourism?
Which of the following is a common misconception about wellness tourism?
