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DEVELOPMENT OF HEALTH TOURISM IN POLISH SPAS IN THE CONTEXT OF AIR POLLUTION, AN AGING POPULATION AND CHANGES IN BUSINESS MODELS

Adam R. Szromek

First published: 2018-06-20https://doi.org/10.5593/sgem2018/5.3/s28.025View metrics

Abstract

Background: The development of the activity of spa tourism enterprises is particularly important in countries that are struggling with the phenomenon of an aging population, high mortality due to civilization diseases and air pollution. The article discusses the phenomenon of the development of Polish health resorts in the context of social changes in the perception of traditional and modern spa products. Method: To illustrate the phenomena occurring in spa tourism in Poland, statistical data (i.e. fluctuation of tourist traffic in 45 Polish spas, average age of mortality, etc.) were used. A historical analysis of significant polythene and economic impacts on the development of health resorts. Results: Attempts have been made to explain the changes taking place in the context of Tourism Area Life Cycle (TALC) concept of R.W. Butler and two hypotheses of spas development. Conclusion: The results of the analysis of tourist traffic in Polish health resorts (generally) in the years 1949-2016 indicate the occurrence of cyclical changes in the development of spa areas (analyzed in an aggregated way). Period of time 1998-2018 can be considered a breakthrough period in Polish spas ? a significant change in the health resort enterprises business models took place.

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Title
DEVELOPMENT OF HEALTH TOURISM IN POLISH SPAS IN THE CONTEXT OF AIR POLLUTION, AN AGING POPULATION AND CHANGES IN BUSINESS MODELS
Authors
Adam R. Szromek
Proceedings
SGEM International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference EXPO Proceedings; 18th International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference SGEM2018, Ecology, Economics, Education and Legislation
Publisher
STEF92 Technology
Year
2018
Pages
199-206
SWS Citekey
Szromek201821199206
ISSN
1314-2704
ISBN
978-619-7408-48-5
Language
en
Publication type
Conference Paper
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Keywords
Air pollutionaging populationHealth tourismspas.
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