Thermal-Health Industrial Cluster

The economy in Hajdú-Bihar is strongly influenced by tourism. Due to the landscape, traditions, thermal waters and the knowledge of the University of Debrecen, there are many opportunities and services for recreation, sightseeing, fishing and hunting, gastronomic and cultural events as well as conference and business tourism. The natural thermal springs of Hajdú-Bihar form the thematic core of tourism and represent a special potential for the region. On the one hand, enterprises and actors in the field of health-oriented tourism rely on this potential, and on the other hand, actors in the energy sector also use thermal water resources as a source of energy. The Tourism and Thermal Health Industrial Cluster initiative works with regional development authorities to improve the (digital) infrastructure and facilities of the spas and helps businesses to become more attractive and efficient. A key success factor of the cluster initiative is that most of the health tourism stakeholders in the region are members of the cluster, which enables demand-oriented and targeted development activities for the region. The long-term objective of all relevant regional development strategies is to make both the regional industry and the spa tourism sector more sustainable. To this end, the cluster initiative is working on a holistic approach to the use of thermal resources in the region, both in the wellness sector and in the field of renewable energies, in order to create a circular economy.