Updates
Querétaro's St. Austin Medical District to Open 2027, Targets North American Medical Tourism
The St. Austin Medical District in Querétaro, Mexico, a US $145 million (2.5 billion peso) project, is set to open in September 2027, aiming to establish the...
Indonesia medical tourism: Siloam Hospitals signs Bangladesh patient agreement in 2026
Four Indonesian hospitals, including Siloam Hospitals Group, participated in the International Health Tourism and Services Expo in Dhaka, Bangladesh, from 7–9...
Korea medical tourism: 2.01 million patients and KRW 22.8 trillion impact by 2025
Korea's medical tourism sector is projected to reach 2.01 million foreign patients in 2025, marking the first time annual visitor numbers have exceeded 2...
Malaysia's medical tourism: RM3.3bn direct revenue sparks specialist drain debate
Malaysia's health tourism sector generated RM3.3bn in direct medical revenue last year, contributing to a total economic activity of approximately RM13bn, yet...
Nigeria: Ministry of Defence plans military healthcare upgrade with AMCE
Nigeria's Ministry of Defence plans to strengthen military healthcare and reduce the country's reliance on overseas medical treatment for its personnel....
Guangzhou Launches International Medical Tourism Service Centre, Reports 3.2m Foreign Visits in 2025
Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province, has launched the Guangzhou International Medical Tourism Service Center, aiming to develop a globally competitive...
Thailand's Phyathai 2 Named Top Medical Tourism Hospital 2026
Phyathai 2 International Hospital received the Medical Tourism Hospital of the Year - Thailand award at the Healthcare Asia Awards 2026. This recognition...
US Grief Retreat Market: Wellness Sector Responds to Prolonged Grief Disorder Recognition
The wellness industry has expanded its offerings to include dedicated grief retreats, addressing a significant underserved population in the U.S. and other...
Armenia tourism: 34% growth to April 2026, Russia share drops to 36%
Armenia recorded significant tourism growth in April and across the January–April period of 2026, alongside a notable diversification in visitor origins,...
Northern India: Assocham Symposium 2026 Discusses Health Tourism and Wellness
Assocham recently organised the third Health, Beauty and Wellness Symposium 2026 in Chandigarh, India. The event brought together policymakers, healthcare...
Spencer Travel hosts Sydney wellness event with RAKxa, Alba, Ananda, Great Glenorchy
Spencer Travel hosted a one-day wellness event, The Wellness Collective, on Saturday, 23 May at Saltbox, Redfern, Sydney, bringing together wellness providers...
Canada's Asylum Healthcare Costs Exceed $1 Billion, Policy Changes Implemented
Canada implemented changes to its Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP), effective May 1, introducing co-pays for certain healthcare services provided to...
Egypt launches African Sustainable Medical Tourism Label 2026
The Egyptian Organization for Standardization and Quality (EOS) launched the first African Sustainable Medical Tourism Label programme in Egypt on 5 May 2026....
Global Medical Travel Market: US$66.8 Billion in 2024, Key Destination Trends
The global medical travel market reached US$66.8 billion in 2024, more than doubling its US$31.3 billion value from 2022, according to a recent Global Market...
South Korea: 2.01 Million Foreign Patients and USD 3.1 Billion Forecast by 2033
South Korea's medical tourism market reached USD 2.0 billion in 2024, with foreign patient arrivals doubling to 2.01 million in the most recent reporting...
Busan's Ascent: A Deep Dive into its Emergence as a Global Medical Tourism Powerhouse
Busan is rapidly cementing its position as a preeminent global healthcare destination, having transcended the post-pandemic recovery phase to enter a period of...
Central Asia: Uzbekistan President Proposes Tourism Ring, Mentions Medical Tourism
Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has proposed the creation of a "Central Asia Tourism Ring," calling on the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and other...
Eldoret's Vision: Kenya's Next Major Medical Tourism Hub Propelled by Strategic Investment and Specialized Care
Kenya's healthcare landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, with Eldoret emerging as a potential powerhouse in medical tourism. This strategic...
India medical tourism: Market projected to reach $16.2bn by 2030
India's medical tourism market is projected to almost double in value from $8.7 billion in 2025 to $16.2 billion by 2030. This growth is anticipated due to...
Sanctum 7 launches from NZ$11m restored Otago castle
Earnscleugh Castle, a historic property in Central Otago, New Zealand, will reopen in September 2026. The property, following a NZ$11 million restoration over...