Development of sanatorium-field in Ukraine

DOI: 10.35595/2414-9179-2020-3-26-451-466

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About the Author

Irina I. Volkova

V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, Department of Tourism and Regional Studies,
Svoboda Square, 4, 61022, Kharkоv, Ukraine,
E-mail: volkova@karazin.ua

Abstract

The article is dedicated to the development of sanatorium and health resort sphere in Ukraine. The paper estimated reserves of mineral water in Ukraine, defines its main types and studies the activity of basic balneological resorts. The main group of therapeutic mud, their distribution in the country and development of mud resorts on their base are examined. The natural conditions and resources of Ukraine and their suitability for the development of the coastal, highland and lowland climate treatment are described. The article considers the history of development of the major balneological, mud and climatic resorts.

The paper analyzes the development of sanatorium and resort infrastructure. The quantitative estimation of spa facilities, their structure, dynamics of development in recent year and their territorial organization in the country are made. The article shows the ranking of regions according to the amount of medical wellness and recreational businesses as well as the number of places in special accommodation facilities. The paper also studies the tourist flows that travel with purpose of rest and treatment. The number of the individuals placed in specialized accommodation facilities, their dynamics in recent years is analyzed as well as their geographic location and ranking of regions in the number of tourist arrivals.

The characteristics of inbound tourist flows that travel with the purpose of treatment and rest are given. The paper provides a ranking of countries, from which foreign tourists are coming. The article also characterizes the service staff of spa facilities and the structure of employment. The paper analyzes the income from the health resort activities, its distribution for the various categories of spa facilities and raking of regions according to the income received from health resort activities.

Keywords

sanatorium and health resort sphere, sanatorium and health resort cure, recreation, sanatorium and health resort infrastructure, sanatorium and health resort hospitality

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For citation: Volkova I.I. Development of sanatorium-field in Ukraine. InterCarto. InterGIS. GI support of sustainable development of territories: Proceedings of the International conference. Moscow: Moscow University Press, 2020. V. 26. Part 3. P. 451–466. DOI: 10.35595/2414-9179-2020-3-26-451-466 (in Russian)