Founded by Dr. Jónas Kristjánsson as a Health Institute in Hveragerði, Iceland, Heilsustofnun – Rehabilitation and Health Clinic has, over seven decades, evolved into a renowned centre for rehabilitation and wellness. The Clinic today combines modern medicine, herbal medicine, nutrition, and a holistic approach to health. At the heart of Heilsustofnun’s mission is medical rehabilitation, designed for those recovering from illness, injury, or long-term health...

Mrs. Elisabetta Neri, CEO of Travelux Club and a distinguished speaker at the last European Spas Congress, provided insights into luxury tourism and introduced the prestigious B2B event in Venice, where luxury travel tour operators connect. As part of this ongoing collaboration, the Slovenian Spas Association presented the "Healing Water Initiative". This initiative, spearheaded by the European Spas Association in 2023 at ITB Berlin,...

Lithuania was awarded the prestigious ITB Health Tourism Award 2025 Lithuania was awarded the prestigious ITB Health Tourism Award 2025 at an awards ceremony in Berlin recognising the development of health tourism infrastructure, the quality of its services and its international visibility. This recognition is considered one of the most significant internationally. Not just an honour, but also an economic benefit Kristina Citvarienė, Director of the Lithuanian...

The "State Program for Social Rehabilitation and Child Care," with its subprogram "Children's Rehabilitation/Habilitation," is currently being implemented at the Tbilisi Balneological Spa Resort. This initiative aims to provide specialized services to children with disabilities. At present, 240 beneficiaries, each with different diagnoses such as cerebral palsy, autism, behavioural disorders, Down syndrome, birth trauma consequences, developmental delays, speech delays, inflammatory neuropathies, and more, are...

Scientists from Klaipėda University, Lithuania have conducted a unique scientific study that revealed the importance of natural resources in combating stress and ageing. The study documented impressive transformations in participants' well-being - decreased stress, anxiety, depression, and fatigue, along with improvements in skin appearance, increased energy, better sleep, reduced pain, decreased biological age, and enhanced other health indicators.  Researchers conducting the study confirmed that natural...

On the closing day of ITB Berlin, Slovenia stands in the spotlight for receiving the esteemed ITB Medical & Health Tourism Award, presented to the Slovenian Tourist Board and Slovenian Spas Association. This accolade celebrates advancements in promoting and nurturing medical tourism. Additionally, Miren Kras earned a coveted spot on the prestigious Green Destinations Top 100 Stories list, further highlighting Slovenia's commitment to sustainability. The...

On behalf of ESPA, Ms. Marlies Sobczak-Boumans, a board member of the European Spas Association and the leader of the European Spas Association Thalasso group, attended the international Health Tourism Forum in Turkey. Health tourism is experiencing explosive growth and will play an increasingly important role in the future. The presence of a “local remedy” such as thermal water or the Thalasso environment close to...

Slovenian natural spas finished a successful year 2023 and are in excellent condition and ready for a new investment cycle, which will further enhance the already rich offer and try to appeal to an even more demanding guest. In many spa companies, they have plans that, in addition to the renovations that have already been carried out and the very important investments in renewable resources...

In a world increasingly driven by innovation and achievements, a unique event is on the horizon – one that celebrates not just human potential, but the power of natural resources in promoting health and well-being. The call is out, and it’s an invitation to be part of an extraordinary endeavor: setting a world record for the highest number of people simultaneously enjoying the benefits...

Ensana, Europe’s leading operator of health spa hotels, is delighted to announce a new addition to its extraordinary collection of health spa hotels this year. The Aquahouse Hotel & Spa in the first Bulgarian black sea resort – Sts. Constantine & Helena, Bulgaria joins the premier destinations in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Greece (opening 2025/2026) and the UK which proudly carry the...