Possibillities of ecotourism integration into health tourism

Objective of research: Examine possibilities of ecotourism integration into health tourism. Object of research: Possibilities of ecotourism integration. Tasks of research: 1. Analyze conceptions of health tourism and ecotourism. 2. Review current situation of health tourism and ecotourism in Lithuania. 3. Explore possibilities of ecotourism integration into health tourism. Conclusions: Health tourism is defined as travelling in order to cure current diseases or traumas or take care of health. It’ origins reaches ancient civilizations but continues and develops to the present day. Ecotourism has lots of common features with adventure, nature, beach and culture tourism branches. Nevertheless it’s unique due aspiration to minimize damage or negative influence to environment which might be done by travelers. Lithuania’s health tourism potential is determined by nature environment and resources and also experience and positive image among the tourists. Lithuanian health tourism potential is determined by nature environment and resources and also gained experience and positive image among the tourists. Together with traditional Lithuanian medicine services amount of clients who are interested in wellness also increases. After empirical research and analyze of results cleared out that the wellness experts of different companies marketing departments agreed that ecotourism could be integrated into health tourism. They pointed out that it should be offered as additional service. There are two different possibilities of ecotourism integration into health tourism: ecological food (supplied by local farmers), energetic efficiency of buildings (water and heating saving) and environmental clients education and development clients environmental awareness. Informants indicated that there are unwillingness on supplying services which are not related with main activities. Nevertheless if demand is growing they see possibility to cooperate with ecotourism service suppliers