THE MODERN TECHNOLOGIES IN SPA AND WELLNESS TOURISM

EMILIYA TRAYKOSKA

 

Abstract

The twenty first century is a time of modernization. In recent years, growth rates in tourism have been higher than those of the overall world economy. We witness a significant change in the world tourism. Given the economic and moral climate, people are increasingly embracing travel with a higher benefit for their wellbeing. With the increase in individuals actively seeking out to improve their health and lifestyle, there has been a prosperous growth in the wellness tourism industry. The purpose of this paper is to determine the current state of modern technologies in the tourism industry, indicating the future directions and benefits of its development.

 

Key words

Modern, technologies, spa, wellness, tourism

 

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