European views on health care
There is a tendency for some countries, hospitals and agencies targeting Europeans for medical tourism to treat Europe as one mass. But attitudes to...
Increased flow from Indonesia, Bangladesh and Brunei
Malaysia saw more medical tourists from Indonesia, Bangladesh and Brunei in 2018. In 2019, Malaysia expects even more patients from these countries.
In 2018 664,000...
Partnership helps medical travel from Papua New Guinea
According to looppng.com, Paradise Private Hospital (PPH) in Papua New Guinea (PNG) has signed a partnership with Philippines medical travel agency Health & Leisure...
Dubai aims for US$700m from the medical tourism industry by 2020
According to Gulf Today, Dubai is expecting to earn around €630 million (US$706m) from medical tourism by 2020, with a growth rate of 13%...
Global survey measures local perception of city tourism
A global survey conducted by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and IPSOS shows a generally positive picture of local residents’ perceptions towards urban tourism....
Launch of Travolution wellness packages to India
Thomas Cook (India) is championing the spirit of yoga with the introduction of Travolution. According to their internal data, the demand for wellness tourism...
Germany’s Medigo launches major illness treatment service
Medigo, a health third party administrator and medical concierge company has launched Globalcover to employers in the UK. It covers cancer treatment, neurosurgery, heart...
Jordan issues visas for patients from restricted countries
The Private Hospitals Association has welcomed the government's approval of issuing medical visas for patients from restricted countries who prefer to receive treatment in...
Ras Al Khaimah: A New Medical Travel Destination
UAE state, Ras Ak Khaimah, does not get the publicity of fellow states Dubai and Abu Dhabi, but has become a tourism destination and...
5.1% growth in Chinese travel to the EU
According to Jing Travel Chinese arrivals to EU destinations increased by 5.1% year-on-year in 2018, and forward bookings for Chinese travel to the region...
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