Mapping the Sustainable Development in Health Tourism: A Systematic Literature Review

Figueiredo, Natália; Abrantes, José Luís; Costa, Sandra

doi:10.3390/su16051901

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Medical tourism in South East Asia: science mapping of present and future trends

Fauzi,

Mohd Aripin,

Alimin

et al. 2024

AEDS

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PurposeThis study evaluates the knowledge structure of medical tourism within the geographical context of South East Asia. This region is one of the growing economic powerhouses in the world, and tourism activities have contributed a lot to its advancement.Design/methodology/approachApplying a science mapping technique using bibliometric analysis, the current and emerging themes and future trends are analyzed using bibliographic coupling and co-word analysis.FindingsFindings show that current trends produced four themes: Fundamentals of medical tourism in Southeast Asia, determinants of tourist medical tourism visits, quality of medical and health service in Southeast Asia and impact of medical tourism on national economic growth. The future trends also produced four themes related to navigating excellence in medical tourism, medical tourism and economic growth, service quality in medical tourism services and accredited destinations in the globalized era of medical tourism.Research limitations/implicationsThis study is relevant to all stakeholders, operators and local communities in Southeast Asia tourism destinations to provide the best medical tourism with the best quality service and technologies.Originality/valueThis study fills the gap by performing a bibliometric approach to reviewing medical tourism in Southeast Asia using a science mapping technique. Crucial themes are produced through topological and temporal streams that provide critical insight for future developments in medical tourism in the region.

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Medical tourism in South East Asia: science mapping of present and future trends

Fauzi,

Mohd Aripin,

Alimin

et al. 2024

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Carbon Emissions Dynamics and Environmental Sustainability in China’s Tourism Sector: A 22-Year Comprehensive Regional Study

Zhang

2024

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China’s tourism industry has rapidly grown over the past two decades, significantly contributing to the national economy but also increasing carbon emissions. This has raised concerns about environmental sustainability, especially given China’s commitments to peak carbon emissions by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. This study analyzes the changes in carbon emissions, carbon carrying capacity, and the Tourism Carbon Pressure Index (TCPI) of China’s tourism industry from 2000 to 2022, aiming to support the green transition of the sector. Examining data from 31 provinces, we observed a significant growth trend in carbon emissions, with a temporary decline during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, followed by a rebound in 2021 and 2022. The findings reveal that carbon emissions and carrying capacity are relatively stable in the eastern regions, but more pronounced in central and western regions, particularly the west. The TCPI is higher in the east, indicating greater environmental pressure, while it is rapidly increasing in central and western regions. To achieve sustainable tourism development, we propose promoting green transportation, eco-friendly hotels, and green scenic spots, improving resource utilization efficiency, enhancing policy support and technological innovation, and adopting regional development strategies. These measures will help reduce tourism-related carbon emissions and contribute to national carbon neutrality goals. This study provides a comprehensive analysis and actionable insights to guide the sustainable transformation of China’s tourism industry.

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Industrial Tourism and Literary Tourism

Sousa,

Amorim,

Catarino

et al. 2024

Shifts in Knowledge Sharing and Creativity for Business Tourism

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This study aims to understand some of the main trends in tourist segmentation in the (northern) Portuguese context, with an emphasis on industrial and literary tourism. The research study brings together a proposed conceptual model to understand some of the main determinants of tourist demand in niche tourism environments and their behavioral intentions (i.e., satisfaction and loyalty). Also, industrial tourism is tourism in which the desired destination includes industrial sites peculiar to a particular location. The concept is not new, as it includes wine tours in France. The present study represents an important contribution in relation to the management of tourist destinations and the development of the relationship with the consumer. This manuscript is an aid to marketing and management in specific contexts of literary and industrial tourism (e.g., Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal). The present study has as its main limitation its embryonic stage, not including collection of primary data or development of an empirical study.

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Mapping the Sustainable Development in Health Tourism: A Systematic Literature Review

Cited by 4 publications

References 99 publications

Medical tourism in South East Asia: science mapping of present and future trends

Medical tourism in South East Asia: science mapping of present and future trends

Carbon Emissions Dynamics and Environmental Sustainability in China’s Tourism Sector: A 22-Year Comprehensive Regional Study

Industrial Tourism and Literary Tourism

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