Medical tourism development in Hong Kong: An assessment of the barriers

Vincent C.S. Heung; Deniz Kucukusta Seyidir; Haiyan Song

doi:10.1016/j.tourman.2010.08.012

Medical tourism development in Hong Kong: An assessment of the barriers

Vincent C.S. Heung, Deniz Kucukusta Seyidir, Haiyan Song

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Abstract

The aim of this study is to determine the factors influencing the development of medical tourism in Hong Kong. A qualitative research method was adopted to collect data from representatives of private and public hospitals, government bodies, and medical institutions. The results reveal that policies and regulations, government support, costs, capacity problems, and the healthcare needs of the local community are the main barriers to the development of such tourism. Several strategies for lifting these barriers are suggested, such as new promotional activity policies, government action to encourage investment in the medical tourism market, and cooperative efforts by the hospitality sector and medical institutions to develop medical tourism products.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	995-1005
Number of pages	11
Journal	Tourism Management
Volume	32
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tourman.2010.08.012
Publication status	Published - 1 Oct 2011

Keywords

Barriers
Hong Kong
Medical tourism
Tourism development

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Development
Transportation
Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management
Strategy and Management

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