Medical tourism as a driver of territory development

The article describes the concept of medical tourism and its direction. The authors prove the importance of the existence of medical clusters and organizations that organize not only medical services, but also organize tourist events for patients, thereby developing the area. The development of medical tourism is helping to attract more and more people to the area to receive medical and health services. The authors reveal medical clusters and facilities as a way to attract and promote regions. The article will consider Russian and foreign examples.