Holisticscape dimensions of the tourism experience in wellness spas: Evidence from Portugal

Cristina Valente-Pedro, Nélson de Matos, Patrícia Pinto, Research Centre for Tourism, Sustainability and Well-being, Faculty of Economics, University of Algarve , Campus of Gambelas, ABC CoLAB , Ageing Better , Collaborative Laboratory of the Algarve Biomedical Centre, University of Algarve , Campus de Gambelas, Research Centre for Tourism, Sustainability and Well-being, School of Management, University of Algarve, Faculty of Economics, University of Algarve , Campus of Gambelas

Tourism and Hospitality Research

Published online on May 23, 2026

Abstract

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The present study examines how tourists’ experiences in wellness spas promote holistic health through the Holisticscape framework from both tourists’ and other stakeholders’ perspectives, an extension of the servicescape that encompasses the ambience, ...