THE DEVELOPMENT OF HEALTH-IMPROVING TOURISM IN KAZAKHSTAN
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-imporoving tourism in Kazakhstan is underdeveloped in scientific literatureas in Kazakhstan as well as abroad. All information presented in article is unique and based on the newest data.
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Published
2016-11-16
How to Cite
YESSENGABYLOVA, Aiman et al.
THE DEVELOPMENT OF HEALTH-IMPROVING TOURISM IN KAZAKHSTAN.
Journal of Environmental Management and Tourism, [S.l.], v. 6, n. 2, p. 244-254, nov. 2016.
ISSN 2068-7729.
Available at: <https://journals.aserspublishing.eu/jemt/article/view/424>. Date accessed: 26 apr. 2024.
Section
Journal of Environmental Management and Tourism
Keywords
health-improving tourism; Kazakhstan; recreation; medical tourism; resort
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