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PresenterCharles Davidson
How geothermal tourism helps to
build thriving communities
6 November, 2019
Talk Content
• Peninsula Hot Springs our story • Hot springs tourism = visitor economy• Building thriving communities – Peninsula Hot Springs case study • FEMTEC – introduction • Global Wellness Institute Hot Springs Initiative – introduction • Global Thermal Think Tank (G3T) 2019 China and Japan – key outcomes• PhD Research – Social, Environmental and Economic impact analysis• Innovations at Peninsula Hot Springs
Our Story
Japanese / AsianNature Springs
European Health Springs
Indian / Indonesia / AustralianSpiritual Healing Springs
Tourism = Visitor Economy
Visitor Origin - Local- Intrastate- Interstate - International
“We are custodians of the time of peoples lives”
Peninsula Hot Springs
Purpose To create experiences where people can relax in nature and with each other and connect to the wellness of their being
Peninsula Hot Springs – Business Values
Friendly empathetic and embracing all
Passionate about inspiring international understanding through hot springs and
creating valued experiences
Sharing our knowledge, creativity and experience
Respectful of culture, communities and nature
Responsible for all our actions and impacts on society and the environment
Peninsula Hot Springs – Community Values
Corporate responsibility to society
International understanding through hot springs
Global Community Connection
Local Community Connection
Environmental Connection
Hot Springs Provide
Local Community Connection
Peninsula Hot Springs Examples
Regional industry packages
Community engagement initiatives
Victorian Hot Springs Industry
Development Plan
Global Community Connection
Peninsula Hot Springs Examples
Environmental Connection
Peninsula Hot Springs Examples
Peninsula Hot Springs experiences that help connect to nature and each other
Thriving Hot Springs Communities
Key elements
Healthy EnvironmentsHealthy Lives and Communities
Healthy Economies
Healthy Environment
Healthy Lives and Communities
Healthy Economies
WELLBEING PLANET
WELLBEING COUNTRY (Australia – Tourism
Australia)
WELLBEING STATE (Victoria – Visit Victoria)
WELLBEING REGION
(eg: Mornington Peninsula, Visit Mornington Peninsula)
WELLBEING TOWN
(eg: Rye, Rye Traders Association)
WELLBEING DESTINATION
(eg: Peninsula Hot Springs, Peninsula Hot Springs Group)
WELLBEING EXPERIENCE
(eg: Fire & Ice Bathing Experience, PHS Operations Team)
Founded in 1937, FEMTEC (the World Federation of Hydrotherapy and Climatotherapy) gathers the public and private institutions that represent Thermal Establishments in the respective Countries. At present it has more than 30 member Countries (either statutory or affiliated).FEMTEC, based in Italy, is the only non-governmental organization (NGO) in the sector entertaining official relations (accreditation) with the World Health Organization (WHO).
https://globalwellnessinstitute.org/initiatives/hot-springs-initiative/
Hot Springs Initiative purpose
• Facilitate the evolution of a collaborative and innovate industry that
delivers health and wellbeing for our visitors
• Create international understanding through hot springs
• Encourage corporate responsibility to society
http://worldbathingday.orghttp://bathetheworld.org
Yemen India
CRICOS Provider No. 00124K (Melb), 02475D (Syd), RTO 3113
Victoria University and the Australian Hot Springs Industry
PhD Scholarship Study into the Social, Environmental and
Economic Impact of Hot Springs
An international collaborative research opportunity
Charles Davidson
Chairman Peninsula Hot Springs
Chairman Global Wellness Institute Hot Springs Initiative
International Collaboration International Collaboration
CRICOS Provider No. 00124K (Melb), 02475D (Syd), RTO 3113
International Collaboration International Collaboration
Why I’m I speaking on behalf of Victoria University?
• Seek candidates for the Victoria University PhD Scholarship on :
“The Australian hot springs and spa industry and its role in regional development”
• Look for collaboration: working along side other countries hot springs industries to encourage concurrent studies conducted in cooperation with their academic institutions
CRICOS Provider No. 00124K (Melb), 02475D (Syd), RTO 3113
International Collaboration International Collaboration
Hot springs in Australia: snapshot
• Hot springs exist in every Australian state
• However, still at early stages of development
• Ability to transform the social, economic and environmental life of communities
CRICOS Provider No. 00124K (Melb), 02475D (Syd), RTO 3113
International Collaboration International Collaboration
Proposed PhD Project• To investigate the wider social, cultural and environmental impacts
of the hot springs industry and the extent to which the growth aligns with regional development goals of building stronger, resilient communities and sustainable employment.
• To examine the how hot springs have or have not contributed to enhanced community wellbeing and quality of life by the stimulation of local economies, improved local livelihoods, enriched cultural diversity, enhancement the environment and improved services.
• Focus: Australia context & quantifiable indicators
CRICOS Provider No. 00124K (Melb), 02475D (Syd), RTO 3113
International Collaboration International Collaboration
Purpose of the study• Trace the development of the hot springs and spa industry in Australia;
• Identify measures of regional well-being relevant to the existence and operations of hot springs such as those relating to employment, income, environment, health and services;
• Applying these measures, identify the contribution of hot springs and spa developments to the wellbeing of local and regional communities;
• Explore the relationship between hot springs and spas to community wellbeing;
• Identify opportunities for future development to enhance regional development objectives.
CRICOS Provider No. 00124K (Melb), 02475D (Syd), RTO 3113
International Collaboration International Collaboration
Project Sponsors• Western Australia: Tawarri
Hot Springs• Northern Territory:
Katherine Hot Springs and Talaroo Hot Springs
• Queensland: CunnamullaHot Springs
• NSW: Moree Artesian Spa• South Australia: Dalhousie
Springs• Victoria: Peninsula Hot
Springs, Deep Blue Hotel and Hot Spring; Phillip Island Hot Springs & Metung Hot Springs.
• Tasmania: Hastings Cave and Thermal Springs
CRICOS Provider No. 00124K (Melb), 02475D (Syd), RTO 3113
International Collaboration International Collaboration
PhD Research - International Collaboration
Global connection opportunity
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Innovations at
Peninsula Hot Springs Australia
Senses
Food Bowl
Amphitheatre
Questions?