TRAVELLING FOR TREATMENT: THE EMERGENCE OF A MEDICAL TOURIST INDUSTRY

Grace Lordan

Chapter 13 in Handbook of Tourism Economics:Analysis, New Applications and Case Studies, 2013, pp 281-297 from World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd.

Abstract: AbstractThis chapter deals with the emergence of the market for medical tourism in developing countries. In this case, patients travel from highincome countries to get treatment. The factors that have led to a growth in demand for this industry are discussed. In addition, evidence is provided that this industry is growing. The costs and benefits are outlined of this industry to the medical tourist as well as to citizens in the destination country. This chapter finishes by exploring potential incentives and government regulations that could ensure that the costs and concerns associated with the industry are reduced.

Keywords: Accommodation and Tourism; China; Congestion and Tourism; Cost-Benefit Analysis of Tourism; Cruise Ship Tourism; Cultural and Heritage-Based Tourism; Demand for Touring; Economic Development and Tourism; Economic Impact Analysis of Tourism; Ecotourism; Educational Tourism; Environmental Conservation and Tourism; Ergodic Events and Tourism; Gambling and Tourism; Health and Tourism; India; Information Technology and Tourism; Infrastructure and Tourism; Inter-Industry Analysis of Tourism; International Tourism; Medical Tourism; National Parks and Tourism; Nature-Based Tourism; Pollution and Tourism; Protected Areas and Tourism; Public Finance and Tourism; Religious Tourism; Special Events and Tourism; Sustainable Tourism; Terrorism and Tourism; The Environment and Tourism; Theme Parks; Tourism; Tourism Economics; Tourism Industry; Tourism Satellite Accounts; Transport and Tourism; Travel; Travel Insurance; Vietnam (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2013
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