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Synthesizing Theories for Resilient Medical Tourism

aSymbiosis Institute of Health Sciences, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), India
bK.J. Somaiya Institute of Management, Somaiya Vidyavihar University, India

Resilient and Sustainable Destinations After Disaster

ISBN: 978-1-80382-022-4, eISBN: 978-1-80382-021-7

Publication date: 16 August 2023

Abstract

Medical tourism demands tremendous responsiveness and accountability. The triple bottom line in medical tourism indicates that these organizations must emphasize on economic profits, environmental protection, and conservation of social resources. Developing a resilient medical tourism ecosystem is another critical necessity after the COVID-19 pandemic. The present study attempts to study the various aspects of medical tourism while synthesizing the relevant theories. This synthesis was used to propose a framework for developing a resilient medical tourism system. The outcomes of the chapter also propose the long, medium, and short-term goals. These goals focus on relevant stakeholders for developing highly integrated and resilient medical-tourism destinations.

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Shukla, K. and Patwardhan, A. (2023), "Synthesizing Theories for Resilient Medical Tourism", Kumar, J., Bayram, G.E. and Sharma, A. (Ed.) Resilient and Sustainable Destinations After Disaster (Tourism Security-Safety and Post Conflict Destinations), Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 121-137. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-80382-021-720231010

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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