The aim of this chapter is to assess the impact that recent trends in tourism and aviation have had on travel medicine. It discusses how the tourist has generally become more sophisticated, independent and experienced, which has led to a growth in certain types of tourism, such as long‐haul trips and adventure travel. At the same time the tourism and aviation industries are evolving, for example with the development of low‐cost carriers, the increasing use of the internet as a distribution and information channel, and the emergence of both larger aircraft and larger airports. The chapter concludes by explaining that it is essential that travel medicine is ready to cope with these changes so that future tourists will be adequately prepared for the risks that they will face.


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    Title :

    Tourism, Aviation and the Impact on Travel Medicine


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    2013-02-16


    Size :

    10 pages




    Type of media :

    Article/Chapter (Book)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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