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The Competitive Advantage Of Spa Services In Romania

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  • Rozalia Isidor

    (Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania)

  • Elza Kren

    (Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania)

Abstract

This paper aims at studying Spa services in Romania, how they differ from other relaxation services offered on the market and how they can gain advantage over the competition. Is focusing on a segment of active, wellnessconscious clients who follow a healthy diet, take care of both their physical and mental health and are aware of the benefits of a visit to a Spa. Attracting such educated and demanding clients who have above-average incomes and actively promoting quality Spa services would maintain the competitive advantage of Spas over other forms of relaxation on the market. The methodology used for this analysis is the quantitative research method and the research technique is the survey. The results indicate that 86% of the people who responded to the questionnaire noted that they felt better overall after their visit to a Spa. The results obtained are in line with the issues analysed in the specialized literature.

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  • Rozalia Isidor & Elza Kren, 2021. "The Competitive Advantage Of Spa Services In Romania," Cactus - The tourism journal for research, education, culture and soul, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, vol. 3(2), pages 73-81.
    • Handle: RePEc:bum:cactus:v:3:y:2021:i:2:p:73-81
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    1. Alina-Cerasela Aluculesei & Puiu Nistoreanu, 2016. "Romanian Wellness Tourism – A Potential Solution with Positive Implications for the Effects of the Aging Population in the European Union," The AMFITEATRU ECONOMIC journal, Academy of Economic Studies - Bucharest, Romania, vol. 18(S10), pages 767-767, November.
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    Keywords

    Spa; relaxation; wellness; differentiation; concentration;
    All these keywords.

    JEL classification:

    • Q26 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Renewable Resources and Conservation - - - Recreational Aspects of Natural Resources
    • Z31 - Other Special Topics - - Tourism Economics - - - Industry Studies
    • Z32 - Other Special Topics - - Tourism Economics - - - Tourism and Development

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