ESCUELA SUPERIOR DE TURISMO

INSTITUTO CAMPECHANO HEALTH TOURISM AND SPA

INGLES II AGUILAR CHUC STEPHANIE POOT ANDRADE RUBY UC CACH NERY 2A

HEALTH TOURISM AND SPA

INTRODUCTION
Today, water is an element that is used to combat the evils typical of this new century, such as depression and stress, to rejuvenate and lose weight, and to improve the spiritual state. Mexico is not the exception, we also have several sites, among which stands out of course the state of Quintana Roo where you have this type of water, even in comparison with other countries contain higher chemical and physical properties, suitable for recreation, recreation, restoration and recovery of the human body. The Latin ancestors, in Roman times, derived from the term "Salute Per Aqua" the word spa, with which designated places with mineral and thermal waters in which people practiced balneotherapy with curative results for various conditions . Today spa establishments do not necessarily have hot springs, but instead offer a range of services for purposes of aesthetics, preventive measures for health and welfare, among others. The spa origin dates back to ancient times, exactly in the sixteenth century in the Belgian town of Spa. There was a source of thermal water that became famous because it was supposed to cure physical ailments of those who came there, and since then, the hot springs were used for therapeutic purposes. People as important as King Henry VIII of England, the Russian Tsar Peter the Great or Henry of Prussia, tested the thermal waters of this city in their own skins. Beyond Romans and relaxation centers, health tourism is preferred by those seeking leisure switch to improve the quality of life. Rest and relaxation seems to be the chosen cocktail to treat stress of life in big cities. And that's more travelers choose to seek quiet places aimed at restoring harmony between body and mind. It is popularly known recreational value of water: in these places dispersion combined with health benefits.

DEVELOPMENT
Mexico, our beautiful country ranks first for spa tourism. The Riviera Maya is a leading global relaxation amount for services. In total over 100 establishments sum, beating the city of Las Vegas which has 53 stores. It is estimated that the State of Quintana Roo receives 11 million tourists annually. Spas American Association stresses that the country has great potential for further growth in this category of health tourism. We must recognize that tourism contributes to 9% of Mexico's gross domestic product (GDP), generates more than 7.5 million jobs, of which 80% provide the small and medium businesses. The tourism sector is dynamic, diverse, sustainable, but still not taking off as we all do. Spas are health centers in the therapies used to improve our physical and mental state. Normally used for this element is water. Spa comes from the Latin Saluten Per Acqua (health through water), which explains that water is used primarily to conduct related therapies that are offered in these centers. Currently also can enjoy exercise classes, massages, beauty centers, meditation, saunas and yoga. The most important thing is that the client see the spas as a center for improving both physical and spiritual wellness. Each of the hotels has visited Spa service, as we all know the category depending on the type of service you provide. Some hotels offer all-inclusive packages, but others offer the service at an additional cost. Size also varies Spa and the number of treatments including, for example include some temascal. In practice we do in the state of Quintana Roo, specifically in the cities of Cancun and Playa del Carmen we observed different hotels offering Spa. Here are some of its features:

GRAND OASIS CANCUN (THE ENTERTAINMENT RESORT)

This is an all inclusive concept hotel, is located beachfront in the city of Cancun. It offers a variety of services available, all surrounded by great nature. A constant supply of activities without losing the opportunity for rest and relaxation brings the satisfaction of every guest. The resort offers a full program of entertainment throughout the day and night.

Its services include 18 restaurants, 14 bars, pool, gym, spa, sports, shopping and major events, entertainment. Each of these services is free within the package "all inclusive" service except Spa which offers beauty and body treatments.

GRAND OASIS TULUM (CALM AND RESORT. )

This hotel belongs to the hotel chain also Oasis * Hotel and Resorts * is located in the town of Akumal offering an all-inclusive service. It features two Spas with bathhouse and game room. Also has children's club, multipurpose court, gym, theater and business center. It also offers its guests a variety of restaurants and bars. It provides services in the dive center and nonmotorized water sports such as kayaking, fishing tours and car rental.

Among the services under this is the Spa, the Temazcal, the Gymnasium and non-motorized water sports. The Grand Oasis Tulum is focused tranquility. Provides two spas, organized as follows: double treatment room one bathhouse area, sitting area, spa and hydrotherapy area.

HACIENDA TRES RIOS (RESORT, SPA AND NATURE PARK)

This hotel is located in a natural park of 325 hectares, of which only 5% is built. In the ecological park built hotel is located, there are 10 cenotes on the property. We offer kayak tours, bike and snorkel, payment for the use of these services is unique throughout the stay. They received the "Green Award" for reforestation in green. Located near Playa del Carmen. As for health tourism, it offers spa services (for an additional cost at any of their packages). This service has a beauty salon, sauna, massage room, balancing therapies, facials and body treatments.

CONCLUSION
Tourism and health are linked in such a way that either jointly or separately affect the economy of the country and are an important part of social policy, because health is not only an indicator of human development, but also a resource to encourage economic growth to achieve development. Health tourism is one of the oldest known. The first baths dating from s. V a.c. Delphi Olympia. In short, water is for man a source of life and health. Currently, HEALTH TOURISM is very important because not only are establishments where water therapies are used, but that over time the concept was extended to other techniques such as aromatherapy, massage different kinds, meditation, yoga, reiki and many others. All this has among its objectives typical combat the evils of the times, such as depression and stress and rejuvenate, lose weight or improve the spiritual. To understand a little above is essential to know that the health tourism travelers Americans represent a market value of 100 billion dollars. It is very important to mention as Health Tourism is the tourism of the future and is focused on solving problems caused by everyday life as stress, neurosis, obesity, among many others