Cluster approach as an instrument for medical tourism development in Ukraine
Cluster approach as an instrument for medical tourism development in Ukraine
Author(s): Vadym Viktorovych BayevSubject(s): Economy
Published by: Institute of Society Transformation
Keywords: Tourism; Cluster; Medical Tourism Industry; Medical Tourism Cluster
Summary/Abstract: The paper substantiates the advisability of developing domestic medical tourism based on the cluster approach. A comparative analysis of the main factors determining the competitive ability of medical tourism in Ukraine and foreign countries has been conducted. The interpretation and essence of the definitions «medical tourism industry» and «medical tourism cluster» have been specified. A sectoral model of the medical tourism cluster provided for vertical and horizontal integrative links has been developed. A model of the cluster approach to development of medical tourism in Ukraine has been suggested.
Journal: Економічний часопис - ХХІ
- Issue Year: 2015
- Issue No: 7-8(1)
- Page Range: 32-35
- Page Count: 4