Infernal tastes and visions of wellness: taking the waters at a Tuscan drinking spa.

Authors: Lynch, Erin E.¹ (AUTHOR) erinelizabeth.lynch@concordia.ca

Source: Senses & Society. Jul2026, Vol. 21 Issue 2, p314-320. 7p.

Subject Terms: *Mineral waters, *Spa towns, *Sensory perception, *Immersive design, *History of public health, *Health resorts

Geographic Terms: Italy

Smart Technologies and Tourist Satisfaction in Hungarian Spa Towns.

Authors: Fejes, Judit Katalin¹ fejes.judit@zek.uni-pannon.hu, Katits, Etelka² katits.etelka@zek.uni-pannon.hu, Szabó, Zoltán³ szabo.zoltan.dr@uni-mate.hu

Source: Hungarian Statistical Review. 2026, Vol. 9 Issue 1, p102-115. 14p.

Subject Terms: *Tourism, *Statistics, *Innovation adoption, *Technological innovations, Spa towns, Tourists, Age groups, Digital literacy

In Europe, the Oldest Ideas in Wellness Get a New Spotlight.

Authors: Rappaport, Sarah (AUTHOR)

Source: Bloomberg.com. 11/12/2025, pN.PAG-N.PAG. 1p.

Subject Terms: *Hotels, *Culture, Spa towns, Psychological well-being, Health resorts, Well-being, Health promotion

Geographic Terms: Baden (Germany), Europe, Germany

Biophilia in Polish spa towns from spatial planning perspective.

Authors: Rogatka, Krzysztof¹ (AUTHOR), Kowalski, Mateusz² (AUTHOR) mkowalski@doktorant.umk.pl, Starczewski, Tomasz² (AUTHOR), Masoumi, Houshmand^3,4 (AUTHOR)

Source: European Planning Studies. Jul2025, Vol. 33 Issue 7, p1104-1127. 24p.

Subject Terms: *Environmental protection, Biophilia hypothesis, Spa towns, Open spaces, Sustainable urban development, Land use planning, Environmental protection planning

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF A RURAL SPA DESTINATION THROUGH THE SYNERGY OF HEALTH AND CYCLE TOURISM.

Alternate Title: ODRŽIVI RAZVOJ RURALNE LJEČILIŠNE DESTINACIJE KROZ SINERGIJU ZDRAVSTVENOG I CIKLOTURIZMA.

Authors: Arsić, Martina¹ martina.arsic.23@singimail.rs, Vujko, Aleksandra¹ avujko@singidunum.ac.rs, Knežević, Miroslav¹ miroslav.knezevic@singidunum.ac.rs

Source: Proceedings of the International Scientific-Professional Conference for the Development of Rural Tourism. 2025, p311-328. 18p.

Subject Terms: *Tourism, *Sustainable development, *Tourism economics, *Ecotourism, Bicycle touring, Spa towns, Psychological well-being

Geographic Terms: Serbia

Spascapes as Relational Constructs: A Model-Based Framework for Comparative Spa Settlement Analysis.

Authors: Milovanović, Aleksandra, Pešić, Mladen, Janković, Stefan, Milojević, Milica, Ristić Trajković, Jelena, Krstić, Verica, Nikezić, Ana, Djokić, Vladan

Source: Urban Science; Jun2026, Vol. 10 Issue 6, p311, 39p

Subject Terms: Spa towns, Principal components analysis, Territorial governance, Built environment, Landscapes, Hierarchical clustering (Cluster analysis)

Geographic Terms: Serbia

THEIR STRUGGLE.

Authors: Moore, Paul

Source: History Today; Jul2025, Vol. 75 Issue 7, p42-51, 10p

Subject Terms: Spa towns, National socialism, History of biology, Civil service, Marginalia

From Thermal City to Well-Being Landscape: A Proposal for the UNESCO Heritage Site of Pineta Park in Montecatini Terme.

Authors: Lux, Maria Stella¹ (AUTHOR) mariastella.lux@polimi.it, Tzortzi, Julia Nerantzia¹ (AUTHOR)

Source: Heritage (2571-9408). Apr2025, Vol. 8 Issue 4, p123. 32p.

Subject Terms: *Spa towns, *Landscape design, *Cities & towns, *Social history, *Historic sites

Bavarian Spirit.

Authors: H. Callaghan, Adam, HANSCHE, MELANIE

Source: Food & Wine; Apr2025, Vol. 48 Issue 3, p61-65, 5p, 11 Color Photographs

Subject Terms: Bars (Drinking establishments), Spa towns, Agriculture, Agricultural industries, Orchards, Distilleries

Germany's Political Center Risks Fresh Blow in Sunday Votes.

Authors: Randow, Jana (AUTHOR), Nienaber, Michael (AUTHOR)

Source: Bloomberg.com. 8/30/2024, pN.PAG-N.PAG. 1p.

Subject Terms: *Work visas, Political science, Spa towns, Political scientists, Center (Politics), Russian invasion of Ukraine, 2022-, Deportation

Germany's Political Fringe Takes Center Stage in Key Sunday Votes.

Authors: Randow, Jana (AUTHOR), Nienaber, Michael (AUTHOR)

Source: Bloomberg.com. 8/30/2024, pN.PAG-N.PAG. 1p.

Subject Terms: *Work visas, Political science, Spa towns, Political scientists, Russian invasion of Ukraine, 2022-, Center (Politics)

Are Serbian spas recognized as centres of contemporary health tourism – a study of domestic guest perceptions.

Alternate Title: Da li su srpske banje prepoznate kao centri savremenog zdravstvenog turizma – proučavanje percepcija domaćih gostiju.

Authors: Mišić, Tatjana¹ ordinacijatatjanamisic@yahoo.com, Bradić-Martinović, Aleksandra² abmartinovic@ien.bg.ac.rs

Source: Marketing (0354-3471). 2024, Vol. 55 Issue 3, p197-210. 14p.

Subject Terms: *Tourism marketing, *Sustainable tourism, *Quality of service, Spa towns, Medical tourism

Geographic Terms: Serbia

Beyond therapy: elemental risks and benefits of spa waters in Ciechocinek, Poland.

Authors: Sugajski, Mateusz, Buszewska-Forajta, Magdalena, Gołębiowski, Adrian, Buszewski, Bogusław

Source: Environmental Earth Sciences; Mar2026, Vol. 85 Issue 5, p1-12, 12p

Subject Terms: Saline waters, Balneology, Mineral waters, Spa towns, Trace elements, Sodium content of food, Toxicology

Geographic Terms: Poland

Determinants of Wellness Tourism Development in Emerging Hot Spring Destinations: Evidence from Allelobad Hot Spring, Ethiopia Using SEM.

Authors: Kebadie, Wondemsew Mesafint, Ullah, Ihtisham

Source: Tourism & Hospitality (2673-5768); Mar2026, Vol. 7 Issue 3, p75, 31p

Subject Terms: Quality of service, Infrastructure (Economics), Tourism, Community involvement, Tourist attitudes, Structural equation modeling, Spa towns, Sales promotion

Geographic Terms: Ethiopia

Baltic Spas in the Face of Climate Change: In Search of Resilience.

Authors: Golędzinowska, Anna¹ anna.goledzinowska@pg.edu.pl, Ganczarek, Maciej¹

Source: Urban Planning. 2025, Vol. 10, p1-25. 25p.

Subject Terms: *Spa towns, *Climate change adaptation, *Disaster resilience, *Absolute sea level change, *Metropolitan areas, *Port cities, *Climate change, *Environmental risk

See Why the Best Things in Liège Are Free.

Authors: Tullis, Paul, Ekstein, Nikki

Source: Bloomberg Businessweek. 5/6/2024, Issue 4818, p73-73. 1p. 1 Color Photograph, 1 Cartoon or Caricature.

Subject Terms: Spa towns, Architectural style, Hammerhead sharks, Street art, Art

Steuerbare Umsätze, Unternehmereigenschaft und Vorsteuerabzug einer Kurgemeinde.

Authors: Küffner, Thomas (AUTHOR), Sterzinger, Christian (AUTHOR)

Source: Umsatzsteuer-Rundschau. Apr2024, Vol. 73 Issue 8, p296-306. 11p.

Subject Terms: *Tax courts, *Tax deductions, Spa towns, Legal judgments, Federal courts

GYÓGYTURISZTIKAI ATTITŰD 2020 UTÁN MAGYARORSZÁGON.

Alternate Title: MEDICAL TOURISM ATTITUDES IN HUNGARY AFTER 2020.

Authors: Erzsébet, Hojcska Ágnes¹ hojcska.agnes@gfe.hu, Zoltán, Bujdosó² Bujdoso.Zoltan@uni-mate.hu, Zoltán, Szabó³ Szabo.Zoltan.dr@uni-mate.hu

Source: Tourism & Rural Development Studies / Turisztikai és Vidékfejlesztési Tanulmányok. apr2024, Vol. 9 Issue 1, p23-39. 17p.

Subject Terms: *COVID-19 pandemic, Spa towns, COVID-19 treatment, Population aging, Musculoskeletal system diseases, Medical tourism, Tourists

THE JOY OF CAMPING IN FRANCE.

Source: France Today. Feb/Mar2025, Vol. 40 Issue 5, p120-129. 9p.

Subject Terms: *Play environments, *Spa towns, *Leisure, *Electric vehicle charging stations, *World Heritage Sites

ANCIENT FLAVORS.

Source: Travel & Leisure; Oct2024, Vol. 54 Issue 9, p34-37, 4p, 8 Color Photographs

Subject Terms: Spa towns, Fortified wines, Fruit growing, Sauvignon blanc, Ancient cities & towns, Amphoras