Medical tourism
Health tourism revenues reach $2.3 billion last year
Türkiye's health tourism revenues increased from $1.9 billion in 2022 to $2.3 billion last year, the Trade Ministry has said.
Türkiye, with its internationally accepted accredited 40 health institutions, ranked seventh in global health tourism, according to the statement the ministry issued.
Bulgaria Attracts Over 250,000 Polish Tourists in 2022, Sees Substantial Tourism Growth
Bulgaria has experienced a substantial surge in Polish tourist arrivals, with over 250,000 visitors recorded in 2022 alone, spanning from January 1 to September 10. Tourism Minister Zaritza Dinkova shared this encouraging data in an interview with the Polish media outlet Wasza Turystyka, highlighting the nation's allure as "the country of spa and wellness."
Istanbul eyes 20 million tourists
Istanbul is setting a higher target in tourism, aiming to welcome 20 million foreign visitors, says Firuz Bağlıkaya, the president of the Association of Turkish Travel Agencies (TÜRSAB).
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Türkiye aims to boost medical tourism revenues to $3 billion
Türkiye is working to position itself as a major destination for global medical tourists, aiming to increase revenues from health tourism to $3 billion.
The country may overtake France as the second most popular European holiday destination after Spain thanks to its booming medical tourism industry, according to experts.
Health tourism industry eyes larger share in global market
Türkiye's health tourism industry aims to increase its share in the world's $100 billion market from the current 4 percent to 10 percent, says Servet Terziler, the president of the Turkish Health Tourism Association.
The industry had started to recover fast from the fallout of COVID-19, but the February earthquakes were a blow to the sector.
Patients to get ‘virtual hospital tours’ via app
An application created by Turkish entrepreneurs allows patients from abroad to virtually tour Turkish hospitals while real-time digital representations of the hospital staff lead guests around, show the equipment, and provide information.
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Türkiye expects 30 pct upsurge in health tourism patients in 2023
Türkiye expects to receive over 1.8 million health tourists in 2023, with an increase of approximately 30 percent, the head of a tourism professional organization has said.
Health tourism revenues may reach $20 billion
Türkiye has the potential to boost its revenues from health tourism to $20 billion if appropriate steps are taken, according to Health Tourism Association of Türkiye (TÜSATDER) President Servet Terziler.
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GNTO: Greece to become top wellness destination
Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) President Angela Gerekou on Tuesday commented that "Greece meets all the requirements for becoming a top destination for health and wellness and to attract the relevant investments while the region of Attica… can become a global hub for medical tourism throughout the year."
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Tourist arrivals may exceed 2019 level next year: Association head
The number of foreign tourists visiting Türkiye is likely to exceed its 2019 level, says Firuz Bağlıkaya, board chair of the Association of Turkish Travel Agencies (TÜRSAB).
"There is no doubt about it, we will surpass the 2019 level. We are expecting a new record," Bağlıkaya said.