Related Experiment Video
Updated: Dec 25, 2025

Measuring Biophysical and Psychological Stress Levels Following Visitation to Three Locations with Differing Levels of Nature
Published on: June 19, 2019
Healthy Water-Based Tourism Experiences: Their Contribution to Quality of Life, Satisfaction and Loyalty
Ana María Campón-Cerro1, Elide Di-Clemente2, José Manuel Hernández-Mogollón3
1Department of Business Management and Sociology, School of Business Studies and Tourism, University of Extremadura, Avda. de la Universidad s/n, 10071 Cáceres, Spain.
Abstract:
The scientific literature on tourism identifies two driving trends: the quest for experientiality and the growing connection between holidays and quality of life. The present research focuses on water-based activities practiced with a healthy purpose, capable of driving positive economic, social and environmental effects on the territory where this type of tourism is developed. Considering the growing demand of experiential tourism, it is important to assess the experiential value of these practices and their impact on the quality of life, satisfaction and loyalty. A sample of 184 customers of thermal spas and similar establishments was used to test the structural model proposed, employing the partial least squares technique. The results show the experiential value of healthy water-based activities and confirm their positive impact on the individuals' quality of life, satisfaction and loyalty towards both the experience and the destination.
Related Concept Videos
Quality of Water
Testing Water Quality
Dimensions of Health and Illness
Traits, Mood, and Subjective Wellbeing
Neuroticism and...
Social Relationships and Well-Being
Role of Water in Human Biology
Water's Solvent Properties
Since water is a polar molecule with slightly positive and slightly negative charges, ions and polar molecules can readily dissolve in it. Therefore, it is referred to as a solvent, a...

