Shinrin-yoku, immersing oneself in nature using one's senses, has been receiving increased
attention internationally. While most of the existing studies have focused on physical health …

Background: In modern, urban daily life, natural environments are increasingly recognized
as an important resource for stress recovery and general well-being. Aim: the present review …

Health tourism focuses on the organizational and operational aspects of commercial trips for
the treatment of individuals. In line with the economic growth, the industry has evolved …

Poor mental health costs about a tenth of global GNP. For many people, nature exposure
improves mental health. This generates a newly recognised health service value for national …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to conceptually examine the phenomenon of wellness
tourism under a holistic and systemic lens, focusing on the offer system and the main …

Wellness tourism has undergone rapid development in recent decades. Based on the
transmission model of inspiration, this article aims to explore the antecedents and …

In the troubled times in which we currently live, the tourism industry has called into question
a need for more responsible social practices and more mindful utilisation of natural …

ABSTRACT Integrating Cognitive Appraisal Theory with the transmission model of
inspiration, this paper investigates the tourist inspiration-eliciting process in the context of …

Studies have found that urban environments have a negative impact on physical and mental
health. This is due to urban stressors such as increased noise levels, higher crime rates and …

Research Highlights: This review gives an overview of existing literature on the emerging
topic of human wellbeing-forest contact nexus and provides a preliminary framework linking …