Nature, Wellness and Sustainability in Health Tourism by Arunesh Parashar

Nature, Wellness and Sustainability in Health Tourism by Arunesh Parashar

In an era of rapid urbanisation and globalisation, travel and tourism provide a vital escape, offering opportunities to engage with new cultures, landscapes, and wellness experiences. Travel, especially in nature-based settings, presents a holistic approach to health by facilitating connections with natural environments and traditional wellness practices, far removed from the pressures of modern urban life. In Nature, Wellness and Sustainability in Health Tourism, a team of international academics explore the dynamic relationship between nature, health, and tourism, shedding light on how natural resources can be integrated into sustainable health and wellness practices.

Through a blend of case studies, theoretical insights, and evidence-based research, authors demonstrate how natural environments such as forests, mountains, and coastal areas are being rediscovered as spaces for physical and mental rejuvenation. Nature, Wellness and Sustainability in Health Tourism not only educates readers on the health benefits of these settings but also inspires a renewed commitment to preserving them, encouraging sustainable travel practices that harmonise with nature’s restorative power.

By examining nature-based health tourism through the lenses of environmental science, healthcare, psychology, and tourism management, chapters provide a comprehensive resource suitable for academics, researchers, and students. Appealing to both scholars and practitioners, particularly in tourism, health sciences, environmental studies, and cultural heritage, chapters offer insights that encourage cross-disciplinary dialogue and innovation.

Arunesh Parashar is Associate Professor and Head of Department, School of Technology, Communication and Management, Department of Tourism Management, Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Uttarakhand, India.

Ahmad Albattat is Associate Professor, School of Global Hospitality and Tourism, Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU), Malaysia.

Prachi Agarwal is Assistant Professor, School of Technology, Communication and Management, Department of Tourism Management, Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Uttarakhand, India.

Pankaj Singh Chandel is Assistant Professor, School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, AAFT University of Media and Arts, Chhattisgarh, India.