CMT Stuttgart 2027 Goes Global in Health Tourism: GesundReisen Takes the Stage
CMT Stuttgart, one of Europe’s leading and most highly attended consumer tourism fairs, is making a major strategic move into global health tourism in 2027
CMT Stuttgart, one of Europe’s leading and most highly attended consumer tourism fairs, is making a major strategic move into global health tourism in 2027
From forest-based mental health programmes to supervised recovery retreats, travel is being explored as a supportive element of healthcare, while its potential role in suicide prevention demands particular caution
Historic salt mines across Europe and Türkiye are combining underground tourism with respiratory wellness programmes, although scientific evidence for their therapeutic benefits remains limited
Community-led experiences in Peru, Ecuador, Colombia and Brazil are bringing ancestral knowledge, medicinal plants and traditional wellness rituals into international tourism
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
New market research points to rising demand for personalised stress management, preventive wellness travel and nature-based retreats
Greek healthcare providers promote aesthetic procedures, hair transplantation and integrated medical travel services during tourism meetings in New York
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
Three established destinations illustrate how medical expertise, international accessibility and tourism infrastructure are creating different opportunities in Europe's healthcare travel market
Health optimisation experts argue that better sleep, nutrition and recovery should become essential elements of hospitality rather than exclusive luxury services
From microbiome testing in Switzerland to personalized nutrition retreats in Thailand, digestive health is becoming a new focus of international wellness tourism
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
Lower treatment prices attract patients across borders, but complications, intermediary commissions and gaps in aftercare can dramatically change the economics of medical travel
Walking, cycling, swimming and exploring destinations on foot can turn everyday travel activities into an opportunity to support long-term brain health
New spa concepts in Orlando and San Francisco are bringing together aquatic engineering, European thermal traditions and technology designed to make wellness outcomes more measurable
New hospitals, pharmaceutical production and cross-border investment are intended to keep more African patients on the continent
Marriott study points to a shift towards less complexity, more downtime and travel experiences designed around personal wellbeing
Four spa destinations in Ireland and Northern Ireland have received 2026 World Spa Awards, with two established properties extending long winning streaks
European spa leaders want thermal medicine, prevention and rehabilitation more closely integrated into health policy as Brussels prepares its future tourism strategy
Lusaka development combines specialist hospitals, medical training and hospitality as Zambia seeks to attract patients from across Southern Africa
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
The emirate is moving from planning to implementation with a regulatory framework spanning longevity research, clinical trials, advanced therapies and patient care
Rest and recovery are becoming travel products in their own right as hotels combine sleep science, technology and wellness services
From yoghurt and sauerkraut to kombucha and fermented bread drinks, fermented foods are attracting renewed attention. Microbiologist Dr Jürgen Neuhaus explains how fermentation works, why lactic acid bacteria matter and what fermented products may contribute to a balanced diet
New agreement strengthens testing and quality control as Hong Kong seeks a larger international role for Chinese medicine
Hospital in Kerala recognised at ASSOCHAM Health and Wellness Summit for its international patient services and contribution to India’s medical tourism sector
Around 800 experts from 40 countries gather to discuss the future of air rescue, aeromedical care and cross-border cooperation
New research suggests that brisk walking can provide meaningful health benefits even at lower daily step counts – and travelling offers plenty of opportunities to make walking part of the day
Mercy Ships has started a ten-month medical mission in Ghana, with up to 2,600 surgical procedures planned alongside dental treatment and training programs for local healthcare professionals
Westphalia-Lippe Medical Association calls for binding heat protection measures after record temperatures put hospitals, medical practices and patients under growing pressure
Plastic surgeon Emmanuel De La Cruz applies principles of classical sculpture to advanced body contouring while emphasizing patient safety and individual anatomy
More than 200 senior healthcare and insurance executives are expected at the closed-door event, with over 1,000 pre-arranged one-to-one meetings
Apollo Hospitals and Mayapada Healthcare completed their fourth robotic surgery proctorship in Jakarta, combining specialist training with two urological procedures
Indonesia remains Malaysia’s largest medical tourism source market as 968,000 healthcare travellers generated strong growth in 2025 and Malaysia Healthcare expands its outreach in Yogyakarta
Harvard geneticist David Sinclair brings together scientific journalism, education and research funding with the new Lifespan platform