Two new thermal springs announced

Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura has given authorisation for two thermal springs in Thessaly, Central Greece. In a separate study, it has been suggested...

Lessons from India for Ghana’s medical travel sector

A research report reveals and analyses Ghana’s plans to develop medical tourism, and provides lessons from India. Ghana remains in the early stages of...

New IMSA definition and 3 key trends

The International Medical Spa Association has revised its definition of a medical spa to cover those providing medical oversight for medical services. IMSA has...

Health tourism strategy wanted for Montenegro

The Montenegro Ministry of Sustainable Development and Tourism has said it wants to produce a health tourism development strategy and action plan this year....

Poland targets health and medical travellers

The Polish Tourism Organisation (POT) is this year focusing on promoting Poland as a key destination for specialist medical treatment and spa beauty treatment. Health...

UK partnership combines medical tests, treatments and training

Germany’s medical spa group Lanserhof is partnering with an iconic private members’ club in the UK to launch the first medical gym in London. A...

Growth of Muslim travel

By 2030 one in four people in the world will be Muslim and Muslims are travelling more than ever, according to IPK’s World Travel...

Global Wellness Summit predictions

The Global Wellness Summit has released a report on the top wellness trends for 2019 and beyond. It says that no country will have...

Belgian law allows dentists to advertise

Dentists in Belgium can now promote their practices to the public, albeit within the regulations for all healthcare professionals. The Belgian law of 30 October...

First sports and wellness cruise ship

US-based Blue World Voyages has launched a new cruise liner concept, dedicated to sports, fitness and wellness. Claiming to have created a new niche...