Tag: Medical Tourism
Thailand’s longevity ambition
As Thailand advances its Life Economy strategy, Polakit Teekakirikul, CEO of VitalLife, discusses the growing role of science-backed wellness, longevity programmes and partnerships in shaping the country’s tourism offering
Macao’s health tourism gains momentum with wellness expansion
Macao is making progress in its tourism+big health economic diversification efforts through an expansion of health-related infrastructure across the city. According to the Macao...
MITE 2026 to showcase new and expanded tourism zones
Macao International Travel (Industry) Expo’s 14th edition, taking place from April 10 to 12, will boast several core zones aligned with travel and tourism...
Philippines lifts retirement ambitions as foreign retiree numbers climb
Fresh from being named the top retirement destination in a TripZilla survey of 100,000 travellers, the Philippines Retirement Authority (PRA) is riding a post-lockdown...
Indian travel trade welcomes Union Budget’s focus on tourism sector
Indian finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026-27 on February 1, outlining several initiatives aimed at strengthening the tourism sector.
As part of...
Vietnam takes firm steps towards medical tourism development
Vietnam is eyeing a slice of the estimated US$80 billion global medical tourism pie, after authorities inked a deal to develop a roadmap to...
Malaysia launches 2026 medical tourism campaign to boost international healthcare travel
The Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) has launched the Malaysia Year of Medical Tourism 2026 (MYMT 2026) at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition...
Gen Z’s healthy quests
From spas to active escapes, Gen Z is reshaping Asia’s wellness scene with a fresh demand for authentic, holistic journeys
Sabah takes steps to become a medical wellness tourism hub
European Wellness is collaborating with the Sabah state government to position Sabah as a premier destination for medical wellness tourism on the global stage.
The...
Thailand’s cannabis businesses respond to reformed legislation
As Thailand moves to end confusion over its cannabis laws with the new prime minister, Srettha Thavisin, the country's tourism industry has welcomed the...
