Conclusion: Building Sustainable Transformative Quality of Life Frameworks

This chapter revisits key messages conveyed by the contributors of this book and traces the scholarly progress in the quality of life (QOL) paradigms. Emerging key areas of inquiry, related to QOL, are emphasized such as developing appropriate mechanisms to promote SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals), the remedial potential of non-pharmaceutical interventions, and surge in wellness tourism. It is further pointed out that sustained transformations and enhanced quality of life of both visited and visiting communities are key to strengthening resilience capacity of tourism systems. A roadmap, to boost QOL and sustainability, is recommended. The chapter closes by proposing a forward-looking cyclical transformative quality-of-life model which underlines the significance of transformation and heightened state of consciousness to build and strengthen resilient tourism systems by promoting holistic well-being and healthfulness.