Luxembourg to launch Covid passport ahead of EU

Luxembourg will be among the first countries to pilot a digital system which provides proof of vaccine or recovery from the virus, confirming they...

Dominican Republic targets US medical tourists

The Dominican Republic has extended free medical insurance to tourists until June 12 and may extend it again after that. Dental and cosmetic surgery tourism...

Saudi Arabia opens borders for citizens

Medical tourists from Saudi Arabia can travel abroad if they have been vaccinated. According to the Saudi Ministry of Health, medical tourists tend to go...

Accept vaccinated travellers says IATA

Accepting vaccinated travellers should be global best practice to reopen borders says The International Air Transport Association (IATA), which has applauded the growing number...

Promoting Europe’s thermal towns

The European Historic Thermal Towns Association (EHTTA) has launched a new campaign to encourage health tourists. EHTTA’s new campaign: “Rediscover” invites travellers to take up...

Presenting Croatia as a safe destination

Croatia is ready to welcome foreign tourists, health tourists and medical tourists. Its “Trust me, I’ve been there” promotional campaign aims to attract tourists...

275 destinations awarded Safe Travels Stamp

The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), has now awarded 275 locations worldwide the Safe Travels Stamp.  The stamp helps travellers identify destinations and...

European Parliament agrees EU Digital COVID Certificate

All EU member states will accept the digital certificates proving vaccination, negative test result or recovery from a COVID infection. The European Parliament has given...

Ireland allows urgent medical treatment abroad

Irish citizens and their carers who travel for urgent medical treatment are exempt from quarantine on their return, under new rules from the Department...

Luxury hospital stays in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is an emerging medical tourism destination. One of the largest private hospitals in the country, Lanka Hospitals, is now offering luxury hospital...