TY - GEN
T1 - Wellness
T2 - International Conference on Tourism, Technology and Systems, ICOTTS 2024
AU - Palomino-Flores, Paola
AU - Palomino-Flores, Olenka
AU - Paul, David
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2025.
PY - 2025
Y1 - 2025
N2 - This research delves into the synergy between innovative product development and strategic communication in the wellness tourism sector. As travelers increasingly seek holistic experiences that nurture both mind and body, this study examines how cutting-edge wellness offerings—such as immersive nature retreats, personalized wellness plans, and integrative therapy sessions—are reshaping the industry. A secondary focus explores the pivotal role of digital platforms in communicating these innovations, analyzing data from 308 wellness tourists. The findings show that 78% of participants are driven by unique, personalized experiences, while 85% favor destinations that effectively communicate their wellness offerings through engaging social media and personalized digital marketing. The study concludes that combining product innovation with strategic communication significantly enhances customer satisfaction and engagement. Additionally, integrating technologies like virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI) further elevates customer experiences by creating personalized journeys and fostering stronger emotional connections, ultimately driving loyalty and growth in the competitive wellness tourism market.
AB - This research delves into the synergy between innovative product development and strategic communication in the wellness tourism sector. As travelers increasingly seek holistic experiences that nurture both mind and body, this study examines how cutting-edge wellness offerings—such as immersive nature retreats, personalized wellness plans, and integrative therapy sessions—are reshaping the industry. A secondary focus explores the pivotal role of digital platforms in communicating these innovations, analyzing data from 308 wellness tourists. The findings show that 78% of participants are driven by unique, personalized experiences, while 85% favor destinations that effectively communicate their wellness offerings through engaging social media and personalized digital marketing. The study concludes that combining product innovation with strategic communication significantly enhances customer satisfaction and engagement. Additionally, integrating technologies like virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI) further elevates customer experiences by creating personalized journeys and fostering stronger emotional connections, ultimately driving loyalty and growth in the competitive wellness tourism market.
KW - Communication strategies
KW - Digital marketing
KW - Innovation
KW - Wellness tourism
UR - https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105018797753
U2 - 10.1007/978-981-96-5400-0_36
DO - 10.1007/978-981-96-5400-0_36
M3 - Contribución a la conferencia
AN - SCOPUS:105018797753
SN - 9789819653997
T3 - Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies
SP - 437
EP - 447
BT - Advances in Tourism, Technology and Systems - Selected Papers from ICOTTS 2024
A2 - Abreu, António
A2 - Carvalho, João Vidal
A2 - Liberato, Dália
A2 - Castanho, Rui Alexandre
PB - Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Y2 - 30 October 2024 through 31 October 2024
ER -