Medical Tourism and Wellness tourism updates during COVID Crises

It feels good to watch the gradual revival or medical and wellness tourism in different corners of the world even though the COVID 19 seems to be on the rampage. Sharing with you the recent updates of tourism revival reflecting travelers’ sentiments and preferences. So stay tuned! We have created two timeline-based articles and are regularly updating it for you so you don’t have to search for update anywhere else.

Medical Tourism News, Trends and Updates in Covid Crisis

Wellness tourism news, updates and trends in Covid-19 crisis

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Medical tourism bounces back in Dubai as it establishes as a safe destination

Medical tourism in Dubai is fast back on track within a week of announcing resumption of services. 

 Spain’s Canaries plans to cover Covid-19 costs of tourists to save the tourism season

The coverage, the first of its kind in Spain will include all Covid 19 related treatment expenses or holiday extensions in case mandatory quarantine situations arise in the islands.

Portugal introduces Covid 19 insurance to alleviate fears from potential tourists

Foreign tourists can now get fully covered for all Covid 19 related treatment expenses. The insurance is available at portugaltravelinsurance.com.

Global tourism resumes with 40% destinations easing travel restrictions

·      Of the 87 destinations easing travel restrictions, only 4 destinations are not placing any restrictions. 83 destinations have some restrictions and partial closure of borders in place.

·      115 destinations (53% of total destinations all over the world) have not yet opened their borders for tourism.

·      Destinations with high dependency on tourism are likely to open their borders soon.

Costa Rica opens from 1st August, tourists from low-risk countries to be allowed

Travelers from the European Nation countries, Canada and the UK will be allowed while US tourists that form the bulk will remain banned. 

Japan releases Yen 1.35 trillion ‘Go To Travel’ campaign to revive tourism industry

Any traveler visiting any domestic destination may receive upto 50% discount via various deals and travel vouchers by September’20.

Chinese appetite for outbound travel remains high even in the pandemic

According to the director of a leading online travel company in China Trip.com, Chinese are eager for outbound trips to other destinations provided their health safety is ensured.

Gurugram, India to resume medical tourism, awaits SOP approval

As the first step of resuming medical tourism, Gurugram MVT (Medical Value Travel) companies in coordination with FICCI has sent an exhaustive set of SOPSs (Standard Operating Procedures) for approval to the respective union ministries. 

Phuket to launch b$3 billion medical tourism plan

The 141-rai area on the picturesque Hat Mai Khao Beach of Phuket has been earmarked for this big budget project. Phuket, a world class medical tourism destination has the capacity to enhance its tourism potential. 

Nearly 4000 consumers willing to take wellness tourism, says WTA survey

A recent survey from Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) says 4000 consumers from 48 countries and union territories expressed their strong willingness for wellness travel while responding to the survey.

Bookings surge in Thai tourism, hotels on the revival track

The hotels and resorts saw 80-90% surge in bookings courtesy the long weekend that started from 25th July, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand.

Cyprus maintains restrictions in allowing tourists from high-risk markets

Britain, the biggest tourism market for Cyprus will be classified Group B from 1st August where travelers will have to show negative Coronavirus test certificate.

Portugal extends Health Passport to all foreign tourists

Visitors will have to request for the document in the website www.portugalhealthpassport.com that ensures the possibility of Covid-19 testing at rates fixed earlier and five types of health checkups in specific network hospitals.

Taiwan medical tourism to resume from August

According to the Central Epidemic Command Center, medical tourism in Taiwan is to start from 1st August. On Wednesday, the center announced foreign patients can apply for treatments in Taiwan via medical organizations. 

Ukraine extends Visa Free travel to countries from 6th Aug’20

More good news for prospective medical tourists! Ukraine to offer visa free travel from 6th August’2020 for citizens of New Zealand, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the state of Kuwait, the Sultanate of Oman, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates as announced by Violetta Yanyshevskaya, the Chairman of Ukrainian Association of Medical Tourism (UAMT) and President of Global Healthcare Travel Council (GHTC). 

Cebu opens to welcome tourists

After 4 long months of closure, Cebu of Philippines has got back to its prime tourism activities from Friday 31st July. However, the province is still under the modified quarantine regime by the IATF (Inter Agency Task Force). 

Thai massage reinvents with masks and social distancing, yet to see a lift in Thai wellness

Tough time for Thai masseurs as they grapple to revive their traditional massage amid strict safety protocols. Massage cannot be contactless. So when latex gloves and 3-layered masks stand as barriers along with the smell of disinfectant instead of the soothing jasmine, the appeal of this massage takes a nose dive. 

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Medical Tourism News, Trends and Updates in Covid Crisis

Wellness tourism news, updates and trends in Covid-19 crisis