Health tourism focuses on the organizational and operational aspects of commercial trips for
the treatment of individuals. In line with the economic growth, the industry has evolved …

The tourism industry is one of the largest and most productive economic activities in the
world that directly and indirectly affects other economic and cultural activities. The purpose …

Background: Cross-border health care, whether sanctioned by the governments (out-of-
country care) or initiated by the patients (medical tourism), is on the rise globally. The …

During the past three years and with the spread of the pandemic, smartphones were the
most important communication bridge between tourists and organizations; now more than …

This study examines the introduction and role of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) within
Macao's new medical tourism (MT) initiative. Supported by the Chinese Central Government …

Objectives This study was conducted to provide a strategic direction to public hospitals in
Iran via environmental scanning in order to equip hospitals to plan and perform proactively …

Medical practitioners' ethnocentric orientations and English language skills contribute to the
success or failure of intercultural communication in the context of health care. The present …

Background Payingspecial attention to the development indicators of medical tourism (MT)
can lead to the further development of this industry and tourists' satisfaction. Objective This …

Background: Today, medical tourism is a growing phenomenon in the healthcare industry,
especially among developing countries. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to …

As one of the largest and most profitable sub-sectors of tourism worldwide, Medical Tourism
is considered an economic activity involving service exchanges, representing the link …