Vietnam: opportunities for health and wellness sector

As Vietnam prepares to open up again from this December, there are opportunities to develop its medical and health tourism sector. At a recent webinar...

USA: only fully vaccinated tourists from 2022

New rules will apply to all inbound land, sea and air travellers to the USA from 2022, including all health and medical tourists, with...

UNWTO: how dependable is its travel data?

Many businesses rely on the United Nation World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) for accurate information and statistics on travel, and while it rarely provides medical...

Thailand opens to 10 countries

With other countries opening their borders, Thailand has brought forward plans to open up tourism and medical tourism. It is planning to open for...

Greece: encouraging medical tourism investment

State investment agency, Enterprise Greece, says that the Greek economy is now performing well and the country is witnessing an investment boom. The Greek...

UK warning on cosmetic surgery abroad

With the further easing of travel restrictions coming into effect, UK surgeons are issuing caution to those considering cosmetic and medical procedures abroad. Bessam Farjo...

Turkey cosmetic surgery boost

A private cosmetic surgery clinic in Antalya, Turkey, has reported a triple-digital growth in bookings for procedures including mummy makeovers, breast augmentation and liposuction...

Malaysia: medical tourism must resume

The Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia (APHM) has called for medical tourism to resume as soon as possible, arguing for its economic benefits and...

India fully opens borders

India has ended all travel restrictions and reopened borders from October 15 finally ending the restrictions that have lasted for 18 months. Home Ministry...

Thailand: A destination for Long Covid treatment?

Leading hospitals in Bangkok have launched COVID-19 recovery and quarantine services, in an effort to revive inbound medical travel. One in every 10 people who...