The Development of Health-Improving Tourism in Kazakhstan
The Development of Health-Improving Tourism in Kazakhstan

Summary/Abstract: The purpose of this study is to provide an overview of the theoretical background and practical recommendations for refining the development of health-improving tourism in Kazakhstan on the example of Almaty region. The article analyzes the state of development, problems and their solutions, as well as current perspectives of health-improving tourism in Kazakhstan. The study used the methods of the analysis of scientific literature and statistical methods and applied the complex logical approaches to the study of the health-improving industry. The research provides the detailed author’s definition of health-improving tourism, based on the analysis of the conceptual framework; analyzes the current state of the market of relaxation and spa services in Kazakhstan; presents the results of the analysis of sanatorium-and-spa resorts of Almaty region of Kazakhstan; formulates some recommendations on improving the government regulation of health-improving services. The obtained results can be applied for improving the functioning of sanatorium-and-spa resorts in Kazakhstan, as well as developing the tourism organizations and other institutions related to the market of health-improving tourism. The issue of health-improving tourism in Kazakhstan is underdeveloped in scientific literature as in Kazakhstan as well as abroad. All information presented in article is unique and based on the newest data.

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