A common theme is the medicinization of tourist destinations or rather the focus on the scientifically recognized therapeutic properties of such destinations for marketing purposes. To refine their appeal and indiicate health benefits health-promoting destinations especially in Europe often emphasize curative benefits for specific medical conditions and seek endorsements from medical professionals. For instance Weise describes the association of hot spring resorts in France with a narrow range of ailments. These destinations are positionned as a medicine. Recently scientists in China and Japan have attempted to identify the medical benefits of hot springs which are among the most poular health destinations in Asia