Medical Tourism

Thailand has one of the world’s strictest drug laws, but it recently approved marijuana for medical use and research. Lawmakers confirmed that marijuana for recreational use remains illegal.

The number of overseas travellers visiting India for medical treatment has surged in recent years. According to figures released by India's Ministry of Tourism, the number of people…

The Chinese island of Hainan is planning to become one of the world's top medical tourism destinations. The China Daily reported the island's governor, Liu Cigui, as saying that Hainan…

The global medical tourism industry is set to boom in the coming years, with a new report forecasting an annual growth rate of up to 25% over the next decade. The Medical Tourism…

The Indian government is planning to expand its e-visa scheme to cover patients seeking prolonged medical treatment in the country, the Indian Express reports. Under the new…

Preparations for the 2nd World Halal Tourism Summit (WHTS) is fast underway. The event scheduled to be held in Abu Dhabi from 21-25 November 2016 and part of the inaugural…

Maharashtra will set up a new medical tourism promotion council to tap the potential of this lucrative sector, The Hindu reports. The new policy will support tie-ups between hospitals…

Malaysia Airlines has signed a new agreement that will see it promote Malaysia's medial tourism sector. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council…

Thailand has held an event designed to promote its status as a global health and wellness destination, with a focus in anti-aging procedures. The country's Minister of Tourism &…

Recent studies show that UAE is increasing in popularity as a medical tourism destination. However, a large number of UAE nationals still travel out to the UK, USA, Thailand and…

A ‘boob job’ advert, promoting the cosmetic procedure in Malaysia has been banned by the Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) for ‘trivialising’ the seriousness of the surgery.  An…

Travall has an aggressive future growth plan and is targeting one million downloads in its first year of operations, as reported by Gulf News. The statement was made by Adam Ridgway,…

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a new hotel that is expected to cater for the rising number of medical tourists to Bangkok. Opening in 2018, the 200-room Holiday Inn…

The momentum is growing strong for Dubai's medical tourism strategy with an increasing number of local hospitals showcasing their facilities and services. “In terms of infrastructure,…

A medical tourism strategy was recently revealed by His Excellency Engineer Essa Al Maidoor, director-general of the Dubai Health Authority. Al Maidoor said: “We are focussing on…

Medical tourism is still a niche when it comes to the region. There are several factors that play a role in the continuity of care in the GCC. These include location of the medical…

The International Medical Travel Conference and Exhibition (IMTEC 2014) will now take place in Dubai. The event has been relocated to the UAE post a high demand for the medical tourism…

Based on the vision and initiatives of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai and Prime Minister of UAE, Dubai has consistently risen on list of top tourist destinations…

Hungarian Tourism Plc will look at boosting promotion of its health tourism products, Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing and Exhibition (MICE) travel packages and facilities to the city…

Saadiyat Island recently launched a landmark medical treatment centre which could focus on the curative aspect of tourism in the destination.  DNA Integrative Medicine and Wellness Centre…

The UAE market is registering a significant growth with a predicted increase by 2015, it is medical spas in particular.  Medical treatments blended with wellness are fast becoming…

The Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) and Dubai Health Authority (DHA) have come together to promote Dubai as a leading health destination.  Eyad Abdul Rahman, Executive…

Morocco is hoping 2013 will be a year of economic recovery for the tourism sector but experts are cautioning the rebound will not be as easy as once thought.  "Tourism in Morocco is crucial…

The Department of Tourism and Commercial Marketing (DTCM) has held talks with the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) to discuss ways of promoting the Health Tourism through overseas exhibitions,…

In an effort to promote Korea as a medical tourism destination, Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) organized a 'Korea Medical Tourism Evening' at Intercontinental hotel Abu Dhabi.  The event…

In a move to streamline the medical tourism initiative, the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and General Directorate of Residence and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) recently held a meeting with…

The German National Tourist office (GNTO) along with its affiliate in Dubai will be conducting a three-day medical tourism workshop across key markets such as Kuwait, Doha and Abu Dhabi.…

Thomas Cook (India) Ltd (TCIL) is looking at tapping the medical tourism segment in India. By the end of 2012-13, the tour operator plans to launch its medical tourism initiative in the…

According to figures from the Federal Statistical Office, the number of overnight stays by visitors from abroad in the period from January to March 2012 rose by over 10% compared with the…

Gulf patients are offered a home away from home at Singapore’s Raffles Hospital with rooms designed for specifically for Middle Easterners, announced Singapore tourism officials. A new…