Historic salt mines across Europe and Türkiye are combining underground tourism with respiratory wellness programmes, although scientific evidence for their therapeutic benefits remains limited
Germany, Austria and Switzerland have established Kneipp traditions and spa infrastructure, but international demand remains limited despite growing interest in preventive wellness travel
Patients considering vision correction overseas should assess medical suitability, surgeon qualifications and follow-up arrangements before booking
With more than a thousand geothermal springs, Türkiye combines centuries-old bathing traditions with contemporary thermal resorts, rehabilitation services and growing opportunities for international wellness travel
Digital patient journeys, longevity medicine and new approaches to recovery are changing how healthcare providers and tourism businesses compete for international travellers
Hotels and wellness retreats are developing new approaches to mental recovery, combining traditional relaxation practices with growing interest in sleep, stress management and nervous system health
From medical sleep diagnostics in Germany to personalised recovery programmes in Mexico and high-tech sleep monitoring in Japan, restorative rest is becoming a major focus of international wellness travel
Walking, cycling, swimming and exploring destinations on foot can turn everyday travel activities into an opportunity to support long-term brain health
Marriott study points to a shift towards less complexity, more downtime and travel experiences designed around personal wellbeing
From lower treatment costs and shorter waiting times to specialised medicine unavailable at home, cross-border healthcare has become a global patient market with opportunities, complexities and risks
Around 800 experts from 40 countries gather to discuss the future of air rescue, aeromedical care and cross-border cooperation
Apollo Hospitals and Mayapada Healthcare completed their fourth robotic surgery proctorship in Jakarta, combining specialist training with two urological procedures