Wellness is a state of health in which body, mind and soul are in harmony. Essential elements are self-responsibility, fitness and body care, healthy nutrition, relaxation, mental activity/education as well as social relationships and environmental sensitivity.based on this definition, wellness tourism is defined as follows: "[...] travel and stay of persons with the main motive of maintaining and promoting their health. The stay takes place in a specialized hotel with appropriate expertise and individual care, offering a comprehensive package of services consisting of the following elements: Fitness/body care, healthy nutrition, relaxation, mental activity/education."
Source: see Lenz Kaufmann, 2002 in "Gesundheitstourismus und Wellnesstourismus", 2008