With the current level of income disparity between nations, even those geographically close to one another, it is hardly surprising that the provision of public services can vary a great deal from country to country. This is nowhere more the case than with healthcare, in which the relatively new phenomenon of “medical tourism” is already booming.
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Travel in depth
Whether you’re headed to the Amazon, the Seychelles or the local lake, your journey starts here.
What we unpack in this issue is the contribution of ISO standards to solving many of today’s travel related challenges, including the need to accelerate sustainable practices and production patterns. It explains the economics of the travel industry to create jobs, boost a country’s economy and raise living standards while protecting the best a country has to offer.
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July/August 2019
Travel in depth
This issue highlights the fastest growing trends in travel and tourism, including sustainability and medical tourism.
Spotlight
Adventure, responsible and green travel are reinventing the way communities, ecosystems and economies interact. We examine how ISO standards are supporting this trend.
About 1.6 million divers and snorkellers visit Egypt every year and now there are around 300 diving centres.
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