Demand and motivations of health tourists

1. What is the main barrier preventing people from visiting spas, according to the Spa Association (2005)?

• a) Lack of time
  

• b) Cost
  

• c) Lack of interest
  

• d) Lack of local spa options

2. What percentage of respondents in the Spa Association (2005) survey stated that cost was the main barrier to spa visits?

• a) 45%
  

• b) 50%
  

• c) 63%
  

• d) 80%

3. What is a key opportunity for spas in attracting incidental wellness tourists?

• a) Providing luxury experiences
  

• b) Offering tours of spas
  

• c) Integrating spa experiences into tourists' overall travel plans
  

• d) Focusing on only local customers

4. According to the survey, what percentage of people have never been on a spa vacation?

• a) 45%
  

• b) 85%
  

• c) 70%
  

• d) 50%

5. Which of the following is a stereotype associated with spas that needs to be overcome?

• a) Spas are too healthy
  

• b) Spas are "self-indulgent"
  

• c) Spas are only for fitness
  

• d) Spas are too affordable

6. What percentage of survey respondents prefer visiting spas near their home?

• a) 50%
  

• b) 65%
  

• c) 75%
  

• d) 80%

7. What strategy can spas use to engage new customers?

• a) Offering discounts or free product samples
  

• b) Only offering expensive services
  

• c) Limiting first-time experiences
  

• d) Focusing on international tourists only

8. According to the Spa Association survey, what is a common misconception about spas?

• a) They are too relaxing
  

• b) They are only for women
  

• c) They are too busy
  

• d) They are only for health-conscious people

9. What is the main attraction for men in yoga practice?

• a) Flexibility
  

• b) Spiritual growth
  

• c) Physically demanding forms like Ashtanga
  

• d) Meditation

10. Which age group dominates the spa-goer market?

• a) 18–25 years
  

• b) 30–49 years
  

• c) 50+ years
  

• d) Under 30 years