Viktória Nemes & Ádám Köbli: The Importance and Environmental Effects of Quality Health Tourism in Hungary, the Case-study of Hévíz

The aim of this study is to give an overview on the relation of health tourism and the sensible natural environment of the famous Hungarian spa resort, Hévíz. Through examples, the authors show the risks threatening Hungary’s famous spa towns and what actions and measures should be carried out to preserve and maintain these valuable natural resources. The possible ways to release the increasing environmental pressure of tourism is also presented.

The aim of this study is to give an overview on the relation of health tourism and the sensible natural environment of the famous Hungarian spa resort, Hévíz. Through examples, the authors show the risks threatening Hungary’s famous spa towns and what actions and measures should be carried out to preserve and maintain these valuable natural resources. The possible ways to release the increasing environmental pressure of tourism is also presented.