Medical tourism is commonly perceived and popularly depicted as an economic issue, both
at the system and individual levels. The decision to engage in medical tourism, however, is …

The concept of individuals travelling in a foreign country to get medical treatment in the
search of highly equipped medical facilities, medical care at lower cost is referred as …

In addition to its role in the expression of national identity, the expansion of the tourism
industry promotes broader economic dimensions, including the creation of job opportunities …

This paper defines health tourism and outlines key dimensions of the theoretical model of
health tourism. The discussion is mostly based on research conducted for the purpose of the …

Over the past centuries, health and wellness-oriented activities have been recognized
around the world, with existing of different health practices of the people in different regions …

Background Medical tourism is understood as travel abroad with the intention of obtaining
non-emergency medical services. This practice is the subject of increasing interest, but little …

Medical tourism is a rapidly growing sector, and could become a major driver of tourism in
Greece. This research examines the status quo and the potential of medical tourism on the …

Tourism is traveling for predominantly recreational or leisure purposes or the provision of
services to support this leisure travel. There are two elements in tourism; the journey to the …

This section has been specifically introduced to include findings of special significance and
problem areas of subtle nuances in tourism research. Insightful contributions presenting the …

Background: Development of medical tourism improves access to healthcare in countries
where the necessary medical procedures are not available or accessible to its citizens. In …