EBRD and UNWTO announce tourism recovery incentives

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) are joining forces to boost the recovery of...

For how long will medical travel be affected by COVID-19?

A poll of attendees from over 20 countries listening in to the first IMTJ webinar this week has found that 42% believe that from...

Strict tests required for inbound patients to Thailand

Thailand is welcoming back some medical and wellness tourists, but they must quarantine for 14 days, and test and pass three screenings. Thailand has...

Jordan allows medical travel from qualified countries

The Jordan Tourism Board has announced a "green list" of 10 countries that will be approved entry to Jordan as soon as the related...

Futurologist’s suggestions on life after COVID-19

The travel and health experience will never be the same after the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report by Allianz Partners. The global...

UAE patients allowed to travel abroad

UAE residents and citizens, including those from Abu Dhabi and Dubai can travel abroad for medical treatment but not health tourism or tourism. UAE citizens...

Growing inbound health tourism to Costa Rica

As Costa Rica opens its borders, it is eager to bring back the country’s strong tourism industry and welcome international travellers. Many hotels have established...

Iran to target more Afghan patients

Iran is considering making it easier for Afghan nationals who are willing to travel to the country for medical treatment. Approximately 62,000 Afghans visited...

USA, China, Russia and Brazil excluded from EU’s safe country list

The EU has approved a list of 14 safe countries from where travellers can visit Europe in July. The EU list remains only a...

Concerns about Taiwan medical tourism plan

Taiwan’s Central Epidemic Command Centre (CECC) has relaxed entry rules for foreigners traveling to Taiwan for medical care and will open up to medical...