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BEYOND TREATMENT: THE EVOLUTION, CRISIS RESILIENCE, AND SUSTAINABLE FUTURE OF GLOBAL HEALTH TOURISM |
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| Creator | Phermphoon ASACHAI |
| Title | BEYOND TREATMENT: THE EVOLUTION, CRISIS RESILIENCE, AND SUSTAINABLE FUTURE OF GLOBAL HEALTH TOURISM |
| Contributor | Sudawan SOMJAI, Suchitra RIMDUSIT, Boyapati RAMANARAYANA |
| Publisher | Thai Man and Society Review |
| Publication Year | 2568 |
| Journal Title | Thai Man and Society Review |
| Journal Vol. | 1 |
| Journal No. | 2 |
| Page no. | Article 3 |
| Keyword | Health Tourism Evolution, Holistic Well-Being, Crisis Resilience, Digital Health Integration, Sustainable Tourism |
| URL Website | https://so15.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/TMSR |
| Website title | https://so15.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/TMSR/article/view/3321 |
| ISSN | 3088-2745 |
| Abstract | Health tourism has undergone a profound paradigm shift in the 21st century, transitioning from a narrow focus on medical treatment to a comprehensive emphasis on holistic well-being and prevention. This article comprehensively analyzes the evolution, trends, and multi-dimensional impacts of global health tourism across pre-pandemic, pandemic, and post-pandemic periods from 2001 to 2025. Utilizing a descriptive documentary research methodology, the study synthesizes secondary data to outline the sector's trajectory. Findings reveal that prior to COVID-19, the market experienced unprecedented expansion, heavily driven by specialized hubs in the Asia-Pacific and European regions. Although the pandemic caused severe disruption—evident in a 74% decline in international arrivals in 2020—it also served as a crucial catalyst for rapid industry innovation, particularly in digital health integration, contactless services, and the adaptation of domestic tourism. Despite this growth, critical academic and operational gaps persist regarding standardized definitions, inter-sectoral integration, and long-term patient outcomes. Ultimately, this study proposes strategic policy recommendations prioritizing quality standardization, equitable infrastructure investment, and sustainable cross-sectoral collaboration to foster a resilient health tourism ecosystem. |
