A model for developing evidence-based health tourism: the case of 'alpine health region Salzburg, Austria'.

This study introduces an integrated conceptual model for developing evidence-based health tourism products, which can effectively position tourism destinations. The model is based on examples of good practice and aims to serve as a framework for future sustainable development in health tourism. It draws from case studies such as 'Hohe Tauern Health' and the 'Alpine Health Region Salzburg,' demonstrating how natural resource-based approaches can be leveraged to create impactful health tourism offerings. The research highlights the potential of evidence-based products to contribute to the long-term sustainability of destinations, offering a practical guide for stakeholders in the tourism sector.

Steckenbauer, G. C., Tischler, S., Hartl, A., & Pichler, C. (2018). A model for developing evidence-based health tourism: the case of ‘alpine health region Salzburg, Austria’. Tourism, Health, Wellbeing and Protected Areas, 69–81. https://doi.org/10.1079/9781786391315.0069