Isfahan Healthcare City, Iran – a good model for medical travel?
The Iranian tourism minister has said Isfahan Healthcare City is a good model for the development of medical tourism in other Iranian cities, highlighting...
Ireland extends cross-border healthcare scheme
The successful cross-border healthcare reimbursement scheme has been extended for another 12 months, from 30 June 2022, allowing people on waiting lists in Northern...
Boost for Romania spa resort
A new spa retreat, developed with a €20 million (US$21m) investment, aims to revive the once famous Lacu Sărat resort near Brăila, in Eastern...
Dental tourism to Hungary
Hungary has become a popular destination for dental tourists worldwide, claiming that 80% of medical tourists who go there seek dental treatment.
Hungary often claims,...
Bali: a top medical tourism destination for Australians?
Bali plans to attract more Australians to the island by becoming a top destination for medical tourists who want cosmetic surgery. The Balinese government...
Dominican Republic treatment risks
An American woman has died after a Brazilian butt lift was carried out by a ‘doctor’ in the Dominican Republic who was once indicted...
Destinations taking medical travellers from Russia
Countries struggling to rebuild tourism and medical tourism are grateful that many competitors across the EU and the USA have ruled themselves out of...
India to ease processes for inbound medical travel
The Indian government has set its sights on attracting more medical tourists by developing infrastructure and leveraging affordable costs of medical procedures in the country, as part...
Blockchain to support Thailand’s medical tourism
The authorities are hoping that medical tourism powered by blockchain technology can help restore Thailand’s battered travel-and-hospitality industry. Leading this effort is the National...
Between health and tourism lies medical travel opportunity
This holiday, stop with the excuses and start the plan to rebuild your medical travel business, says Ian Youngman. Just don’t base it on...