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Explore the strategic approach to spa development presented by János Schwertner, an expert from the University of Szeged, at the Coolung Cubes Opening Conference in Novi Sad. Learn about the importance of developing spas, creating strategies, and the expected results in spa tourism and health industry growth. Discover how collaboration and strategic planning benefit both local communities and the economy. Gain insights into the future of spa culture and tourism.
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Strategic approach of spa development Schwertner János expert University of Szeged Coolung Cubes opening conference Novi Sad – Újvidék 2013. április 30.
Introduction Területfejlesztési szakértő vagyok Kistérségek Fejlesztéséért Tudományos Egyesület elnöke - Academic Society for the Development of the Micro-regions Our non-governmental organization was founded in 1997 for the purposes of: • Education > Research > Publications to help regions and experts in spatial planning We organise the regional planners congress every year where we give the Regional Planner Award founded by us. We have co-operations with many NGO’s in Vojvodina since 2005. e.g. Zöld Sziget - Zeleno ostrvo (Ada) Than Fivérek Értelmiségi Kör - Društvo intelektualaca Braća Than - Bećej
Questionsand answers • Why is spa developing our goal? • Why should we develop? • Why develop together? • Why create strategy? • What results can be expected?
Why is spa developing our goal? • 180 spas and thermal baths in Hungary (in which 74 certified) • 8.3 million medical treatment in Hungarian spas • most touristic towns in Hungary have spa
Why is spa developing our goal? • 23-24,5 million visitors in Hungarian spas each year • 19,5 % of guests use medical tourism • annual revenue 50 billion HUF (2008) • number of employments 8500 people • tax income: 18 billion HUF / year
Why should we develop? thermal waters in europe
Why should we develop? Reactive oil well in Hungary
Why should we develop? • good experiences • operation • usage • Hungarian know-how • common development demand • more foreigner guests in spas especially close to borders
Why develop together? This development connect every generation together!
Why create strategy? • subregion • county • region local cohesion and identity • government • EU programming = message outside inside
Planning documents • ENSZ Termál Projekt 1973 – 1976 • Széchenyi Terv (2000-2004) • Nemzeti Turizmusfejlesztési Stratégia (NFT-ben) 2004-2006 • Országos Egészségturizmus Stratégia (2007) • Országos Területfejlesztési Koncepció • Új Magyarország Fejlesztési Terv (2007-2013) • Országos Fejlesztési Koncepció • Országos Területfejlesztési Koncepció – társadalmi egyeztetési folyamat
New Széchenyi Plan 7 programs Gyógyító Magyarország –Egészségipari Program two priority: health industry tourism, thermal-health industry 1800 billion HUF in which 1000 billion through tenders, 800 billion for highlighted projects
Egészségipari Program expectations: creating jobs, strenghtening SME-s, economic growth, decreasing inequalities, better health condition for the population, intensify education, decreasing energy dependence, sustainable development
What results can be expected? - common local spa strategy - clear communication of spa-services - present of settlement programs (spas are not „islands”) - common services and marketing - coordinated local policy
What results can be expected? Forrás: NAV - OTP
What results can be expected? white and red winegastronomy cold – warm waterspa culture Main goal is creation of conscious spa culture!
Thank you for the kind attention! Have a good discussion! schw.j@t-online.hu