The Role of Health Tourism Travel Agencies in Health Tourism

n today's world, health tourism is rapidly gaining popularity. Patients travel internationally to access various healthcare services and treatments, such as medical procedures, cosmetic surgery, dental care, thermal tourism, and spa-wellness services. One of the critical factors contributing to a successful experience in the challenging and complex journey of health tourism is the role played by health tourism travel agencies. These agencies facilitate patients' access to international healthcare services, guide patients, organize their travel, and offer personalized solutions to meet their needs. In addition to coordinating logistics, travel agencies help ensure a seamless healthcare experience by addressing cultural and language barriers and improving communication between patients and healthcare providers. This study aims to define the roles and responsibilities of health tourism travel agencies, emphasizing their growing importance in the global healthcare landscape.

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Bulletin of the International University of Tourism and Hospitality.
Published
2024-09-30
DOI
https://doi.org/10.62867/3007-0848.2024-3/5.01
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2
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Global Healthcare and Medical Tourism
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The Role of Health Tourism Travel Agencies in Health Tourism

Elif Türk, Yakup Arı
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Bulletin of the International University of Tourism and Hospitality.
Global Healthcare and Medical Tourism
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The Role of Health Tourism Travel Agencies in Health Tourism

Elif Türk, Yakup Arı
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Abstract

n today's world, health tourism is rapidly gaining popularity. Patients travel internationally to access various healthcare services and treatments, such as medical procedures, cosmetic surgery, dental care, thermal tourism, and spa-wellness services. One of the critical factors contributing to a successful experience in the challenging and complex journey of health tourism is the role played by health tourism travel agencies. These agencies facilitate patients' access to international healthcare services, guide patients, organize their travel, and offer personalized solutions to meet their needs. In addition to coordinating logistics, travel agencies help ensure a seamless healthcare experience by addressing cultural and language barriers and improving communication between patients and healthcare providers. This study aims to define the roles and responsibilities of health tourism travel agencies, emphasizing their growing importance in the global healthcare landscape.

Bulletin of the International University of Tourism and Hospitality.Vol. 5(3)
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