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Eleni Anna Tsoutsani1, Emmanouil Zoulias1, Parisis Gallos1
1Health Informatics Laboratory, Faculty of Nursing, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|July 1, 2022
Summary
This study developed a website to improve health tourism services for Greece's thermal springs, offering information on historical and alternative health tourism approaches.
Area of Science:
- Health Tourism
- Information Systems
Background:
- Greece possesses numerous thermal springs with untapped potential for health tourism.
- A need exists for centralized, accessible information regarding these resources.
Purpose of the Study:
- To enhance health tourism services for thermal sources in Greece.
- To develop a user-friendly website for discovering suitable thermal springs.
Main Methods:
- Website development utilizing the Joomla open-source Content Management System (CMS).
- Server infrastructure based on open-source solutions: Apache, MariaDB, and PHP.
- Content creation focused on health tourism concepts, history, and alternative forms.
Main Results:
- A functional website was created, providing a platform for users to search for thermal springs.
- The website integrates historical and alternative health tourism information.
Conclusions:
- The developed website serves as a valuable tool for promoting and accessing health tourism services related to Greek thermal springs.
- Leveraging open-source technologies facilitates the creation of accessible and informative platforms for specialized tourism sectors.
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