Thailand has just started the Amazing Thailand Health and Beauty campaign to make the country a top spot for health and wellness travel in the ASEAN region. This campaign is all about attracting tourists who are looking for great healthcare, spa, and beauty treatments. As more people are traveling to improve their health and relax, [...]
What is Wellness Tourism? Wellness tourism is when people travel to improve their health and well-being. It’s different from regular tourism because it focuses on activities that help you feel better, like yoga or visiting a spa. With travel often causing stress and unhealthy habits, wellness vacations are a way to counter these issues and [...]
Singapore has become one of the best places for medical tourism, attracting people from around the world who want high-quality healthcare. In 2024, about 646,000 international patients visited Singapore, bringing in around US$270 million in revenue. The country is known for its excellent hospitals, advanced medical technology, and well-trained doctors. It continues to be a [...]
The medical tourism industry is growing fast as more people around the world seek affordable, high-quality healthcare. This market is expected to increase from USD 46.27 billion in 2023 to USD 142.7 billion by 2032, growing at a rate of 15.12% each year from 2024 to 2032. The rise in demand for medical treatments abroad [...]
Over the years, medical tourism has grown a lot, with many countries improving their healthcare systems to attract people from other nations. The Middle East, including countries like Bahrain, Cyprus, Egypt, Iran, and Israel, is attracting medical travelers from across the globe. These regions have invested a lot in their healthcare systems, making them a [...]
Türkiye’s government is working on big changes to improve medical tourism in the country. These changes are meant to make the system safer for international patients and help grow the number of services offered—especially for beauty treatments like plastic surgery. In 2024, more than 1.5 million people from other countries came to Türkiye for medical [...]
South Korea saw a big rise in medical visitors from other countries in 2024. The Ministry of Health and Welfare shared that 1.17 million foreign patients came to Korea last year. That’s almost double the number from 2023, when 610,000 patients visited. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of medical tourists grew each year. But [...]
Saudi Arabia is working hard to improve its healthcare system, and the world is taking notice. One group, WAMY, recently praised the country for its efforts. These changes are part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 plan, which aims to make life better for people and grow the country’s economy. A big part of this plan [...]
In medical tourism, cash-paying patients are those who are uninsured, underinsured, or seeking elective procedures not covered by their insurance. These patients pay out of pocket for treatments like cosmetic surgery, dental care, and fertility treatments. As a facilitator, your role is, to guide these individuals, helping them understand their treatment options, connecting them with trusted [...]
Employers are finding new ways to control healthcare expenses while ensuring employees receive high-quality treatment. One of the most effective strategies they’ve adopted is medical tourism—allowing employees to travel abroad for medical procedures at a fraction of the cost. https://youtu.be/pIwRavqEFlI What Are Self-Funded Employers? Instead of purchasing traditional health insurance plans, self-funded employers cover [...]
