Exploring the Impact of Socioeconomic Factors on the Consumption of Spa Services in Slovakia
Lenka PEKAROVIČOVÁ – Viera KUBIČKOVÁ
https://doi.org/10.53465/CEECBE.2025.9788022552257.264-272
Abstract: Spa tourism in Slovakia represents a significant component of the country´s tourism industry, attracting both domestic and international visitors thanks to its unique natural healing resources. This study aims to analyze the impact of selected socioeconomic factors-specifically the number of treated patients, life expectancy at birth, and average disposable income on the consumption of spa services. A regression analysis revealed a statistically significant positive effect of the number of treated patients and disposable income on spa services consumption, whereas life expectancy at birth exhibited a statistically significant negative effect. The validity and robustness of the model were confirmed through stationarity and heteroskedasticity tests. The findings can serve as a basis for effective planning and development of spa services in line with current trends and market needs.
Keywords: Spa Service Consumption, Socioeconomic Factors, Spa Tourism
JEL Classification codes: L83, I15
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Published by: Vydavateľstvo EKONÓM, Bratislava University of Economics and Business
Year of publication: 2025
Online publication date: 16 May 2025
Copyright: Author/s of the paper
ISBN 978-80-225-5225-7
ISSN 2453-6113
Pages 264 – 272