Journal article
Characteristics of a Medical Tourism Industry: The Case of South Korea
Journal of Travel & Tourism Marketing, Vol.28(8), pp.856-872
2011
Abstract
This study investigates the process involved in developing a medical tourism industry in South Korea as a case country, one of the fastest growing countries with strong potential in the medical tourism industry. It analyzed 252 articles on medical tourism posted on the websites of the Korean Tourism Organization and the Korean International Medical Association. Both sources are highly representative portal websites for medical tourism in the country. The article aims to enhance understanding of medical tourism as a new growth industry while identifying its key developmental characteristics and makes valuable suggestions for the industry that can be reflected to other countries. The study contributes theoretically and practically by examining the unique and updated characteristics and process of positioning of this recently emerging field in the global tourism industry.
Details
- Title
- Characteristics of a Medical Tourism Industry: The Case of South Korea
- Authors
- Jiyun Yu (Author) - Korean Culture and Tourism Institute, KoreaTimothy J Lee (Author) - University of QueenslandHojeong Noh (Author) - Korean Culture and Tourism Institute, Korea
- Publication details
- Journal of Travel & Tourism Marketing, Vol.28(8), pp.856-872
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Date published
- 2011
- DOI
- 10.1080/10548408.2011.623052
- ISSN
- 1054-8408
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Sustainability Research Cluster
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99451216702621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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- International collaboration
- Web Of Science research areas
- Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism