Problems of competitiveness as limiting factors in the development of medical tourism in Russia

Eugenia Vasyuta,V Dolzhikov

doi:10.1051/shsconf/20185501017

Abstract

Since ancient times, health remains one of the most critical values that draws close attention at the modern stage of development. Based on the Concept of Long-term Socio-economic Development of the Russian Federation until 2020, the formation of values associated with the development and maintenance of a healthy lifestyle is one of the priorities of state policy. The individual’s fast-paced lifestyle is driven by the fact that the travels that mainly pursue health and recreation goals are highly significant, including in the territory of the Russian Federation. This article provides an assessment of health and recreation potential of tourism in the Russian Federation, identifies main issues of its competitiveness and its economic value. The paper speaks in favour of government interference into the tourism industry activity by means of different regulation methods in order to stimulate more efficient activity and development.

Highlights

Since ancient times, health remains one of the most critical values that draws close attention at the modern stage of development
Russia is a huge country with a great economic potential, and for its economy to function effectively, it needs centralized management of all sectors of the economy and, in particular, the social sphere, which includes tourism
Over 300 million people are employed in the service sector that accounts for nearly one third of the global service trade [2]

Summary

Introduction

Health remains one of the most critical values that draws close attention at the modern stage of development. Health tourism has material social and economic effect on development of tourist and recreational territories, so evaluation of its development and formulation of offers for its implementation are important for national economy.

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