Investment in robust, resilient, and equitable health systems not only improves the quality of life for millions of people but also strengthens human capital and contributes to the region's sustainable economic development. Visiting the doctor can be daunting. In Latin America and the Caribbean, this experience often involves more than just confronting personal fears—such as undergoing certain … [Read more...]
The Wellness Travel Boom: Where the Opportunities Are
Reprinted: Skift, 11-21-24 Wellness tourism is on the rise as travelers increasingly prioritize mental and physical well-being. By focusing on personalized experiences, businesses across the travel value chain can take advantage. With global travel restricted during the pandemic, many turned inward, adopting routines centered on diet, exercise, and mindfulness. And even as travel returned, … [Read more...]
Inside the Trillion-Dollar Synergy: Hospitality, Travel and Wellness Converge to Redefine Global Tourism- by Ivana Johnston
Reprinted: HNR Hotel News, 11-7-2024, Image Credit Puzzle Parner As both the young and wise flock to find travel experiences that rejuvenate every atom of their being, the travel and hospitality industry geniuses must get creative, supporting our desires for longer, healthier lives in 2025 and beyond. Let's dive into how they're doing this, with a nod to tradition and a futuristic tech-enabled … [Read more...]
From Science Fiction To Telemedicine: the surprising 150-year history of long-range medical treatment
Reprinted: The Conversation, 8-10-2024 In 1874, a surgeon in South Australia telegraphed wound care instructions for a patient 2,000 kilometres away. A few years later, in 1879, a letter in The Lancet medical journal suggested physicians use the telephone to cut down on unnecessary patient visits. As the telephone and telegraph spread, the idea of telemedicine – literally “healing at a … [Read more...]
Medical Tourism & Tik Tok
Reprinted: USA Today, 10-21-2024 This couple couldn't get pregnant. One Tik Tok video changed their fate. After three years of trying and a miscarriage, Amanda Lacommare was desperate to become a mom. She and her husband Leonardo had first sought treatment in their home state of Florida. At an Orlando clinic, she underwent three rounds of intrauterine insemination (IUI) and two cycles … [Read more...]
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