[Emerging Grandeur Niche in Chinese Wellness Tourism at Phuket Island].

Abstract

China's biggest population size is the foremost intriguing factor in the country's wellness tourism opportunity. Preventative medicine and health prevention is one of the most growing healthcare sectors due to state-of-the-art advanced medical diagnostics and technology. However, wellness tourism in China is still in its infancy, it offers massively new opportunities for the outbound wellness tourism industry. Several reports reveal that environmental assets, including fresh air, clean water and natural features, are considered the most important attributes for the development of wellness tourism for the Chinese. Phuket Island is one of the best tourism destinations with a great reputation for environmental leisure and beach activities. Additionally, advanced medical facilities and specialist physicians at hospital providers in Phuket Island provide the opportunity to serve a proven outcome-based preventative medicine and wellness intervention for clients or patients who are seeking wellness tourism and healthy longevity.