Disadvantages and shortcomings in Hungary’s health tourism
- Hungary’s achievement in health tourism concentrates on a narrow circle of places, despite the fact that the geographical distribution of natural resources is not restricted to a few areas. (Molnár Cs. 2011).
- Several of our destinations are difficult to access. Infrastucturally and suprastructurally they are outdated and the plans for development are uncoordinated.
- The level of the provision of services is low and human resources are also insufficient: properly trained professionals (animators, recreators) are not always at the disposal of guests.
- The marketing activities of spas do not necessarily aim at addressing the relevant target groups.
- The introduction of complementary medical and thermal torurism services is slow, although they would make it possible for several generations to spend quality time together at the resorts.
- There are difficulties in settling bills with health insurance companies.
- The project approach and the regional approach are not present in developmental and marketing plans. (Szabóné Iványi E. 2001).
- Concerning the offers in adventure and wellness tourism, Hungary is falling behind other countries, especially nearby Austria. (Albel A. 2012).
- Health tourism developments in a certain settlement bring about changes only in the life of the given settlement and they do not lead to larger-scale improvements. (Molnár Cs. 2011).