Evaluation of Wellness and Recreation Activities from a Tourism Perspective
Chapter from the book:
Uluç,
E.
A.
&
Küçük,
O.
(eds.)
2026.
New Generation Approaches in Sport 1.
Synopsis
Today, the understanding of tourism is evolving towards an experience-based structure that centers on the physical, mental, and emotional needs of visitors. In this transformation process, wellness and recreation activities hold a significant position in terms of increasing the diversity of tourism products and enhancing the competitiveness of destinations. Wellness practices offer holistic approaches aimed at improving individuals' well-being, while recreational activities allow tourists to make quality use of their free time, deepening the destination experience. Integrating these activities into tourism contributes to increased visitor satisfaction, longer stays, and strengthened destination loyalty. In conclusion, this section states that wellness and recreation activities are among the strategic elements in the tourism sector that increase product diversity, enrich the visitor experience, and support the sustainable development of destinations.
