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June 13, 2026Journal of Ecotourism

Designing biophilic hospitality retreats: a salutogenic approach to preventive mental health through nature-integrated stays

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KSKareem M. SelemSSSelim Mohamed Selim

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Note elaborates on biophilic retreats enhancing preventive mental health in nature-based tourism, suggesting valuable insights for inclusive wellness.

Key Points

  • The research aims to explore how biophilic hospitality retreats can promote preventive mental health outcomes and psychological resilience.
  • Developed a four-pillar framework based on biophilic design and salutogenic approaches.
  • Identified sensory restoration, circadian rhythm alignment, eco-psychological involvement, and embodied nature practices as interrelated processes.
  • Positioned biophilic retreats within discussions on ecological integrity and regenerative tourism.
  • The framework connects nature-integrated tourism experiences to enhanced psychological resilience.
  • Biophilic retreats were found to support preventive mental health through various nature-based processes.
  • Insights contribute to ecotourism research by highlighting the ethical grounding in nature-based hospitality.

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Selem et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2cf45afaef96ed7f056ad2https://doi.org/10.1080/14724049.2026.2686705
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