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Healthtrip has expanded its presence to the Middle East with fully operational offices in the UAE and Saudi Arabia to serve the rapidly growing demand of healthcare tourism services in the region. The expansion aligns with the region’s increasing focus on becoming the world’s leading health travel destination, attracting millions of tourists annually. The current health tourism market, generating over $1 Trillion each year, caters to those seeking superior and advanced treatments abroad. With a rapidly aging global population and wealth concentrated in the silver age segment, the sector is experiencing 18% annual growth, fuelled by increased access to information and awareness on improved health spans. Healthtrip is the fastest growing company in the global health tourism space backed by leading UAE based VC funds like Humania Capital, D-One investments and NB Ventures. The company offers a wide-reaching network through partnerships with 1,500 hospitals and sanatoriums in the US, UK, Germany, UAE, Saudia Arabia, Thailand, India, Singapore and Egypt. The company has served over 65,000 customers from 38 countries, through an AI driven platform that provides personalized and intelligent care by connecting individuals with providers based on treatment type, rating, cost, and location. The company also provides extensive destination services, including hotel bookings, airport transfers, concierge services, and interpreters. Danish Ahmed, CEO and Cofounder, Healthtrip, stated, “Our recent expansion into the Middle East aligns with the region’s mission to advance health, wellness, longevity, and anti-aging experiences for global travellers. Treatments such as longevity and aesthetics are rapidly growing in demand in the region’s destinations, complementing its well-established medical offerings. With its accessible travel options, advanced healthcare infrastructure, and streamlined processes, expanding our international network to the Middle East was a strategic …

For the first time Philippines Department of Tourism conducted a special event to showcase their key health and wellness tourism partners to the GCC region. The first leg was kicked off in Abu Dhabi, second in Dubai and third in Riyadh. Dr. Paulo Benito S Tugbang, Director, Office of Product and Market Development, Department of Tourism Philippines shared that this has been an untapped tourism product which they want to present to the GCC travel trade to attract more visitors to indulge in the various healthcare facilities the nation is famous for. He reiterated, Filipino health workers are world renown when it comes to their care and dedication in the industry hence they want to further enhance travellers to first hand experience their services in their own country.