Cluster approach as an instrument for medical tourism development in Ukraine

Economic Annals-ХХI: Volume 152, Issue 7-8(1), Pages: 32-35

Citation information:
Bayev, V. (2015). Cluster approach as an instrument for medical tourism development in Ukraine. Economic Annals-XXI, 7-8(1), 32-35. https://ea21journal.world/index.php/ea-v152-08/

Vadim Bayev
PhD (Economics),
Professor,
Interregional Academy of Personnel Management
2 Frometivska Str., Kyiv, 03039, Ukraine
baev11@yandex.ua

Cluster approach as an instrument for medical tourism development in Ukraine

Abstract. The paper substantiates the advisability of developing domestic medical tourism based on the cluster approach. A comparative analysis of the main factors determining the competitive ability of medical tourism in Ukraine and foreign countries has been conducted. The interpretation and essence of the definitions «medical tourism industry» and «medical tourism cluster» have been specified. A sectoral model of the medical tourism cluster provided for vertical and horizontal integrative links has been developed. A model of the cluster approach to development of medical tourism in Ukraine has been suggested.

Keywords: Tourism; Cluster; Medical Tourism Industry; Medical Tourism Cluster

JEL Classіfіcatіon: D69; F15; F29; I19; R11

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Received 2.08.2015