Celebrating 60 Years of ITB with Innovation in Health Tourism As ITB celebrated its 60th anniversary, the Medical & Health Tourism Pavilion in Hall 4.1 was bigger and more impactful than ever. The European Spas Association was proud to co-create this year’s programme, highlighting the future of evidence-based health tourism, from longevity and regenerative medicine to the healing power of Europe’s traditional thermal waters. Throughout the event, the pavilion became a...

We are pleased to announce a new partnership between the European Spas Association and the Bled Water Forum (BWF), joining forces to advance global excellence in drinking, mineral, and spa waters. The Bled Water Forum is currently leading several international initiatives focused on:• New frameworks for drinking water quality• Mineralization and classification profiles• Source protection and public water excellence• Advanced certification systems for institutions and facilities offering...

48th ISMH World Congress will be held from 13 to 16 May in Banja Koviljača, Serbia. The ISMH World Congress is one of the most important international scientific meetings in the field of balneology, medical hydrology and climatology. The 48th Congress will bring together clinicians, researchers, academics, and health professionals from around the world to exchange knowledge, present current research, and discuss future directions in...

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,...

Druskininkai stands as the epitome of health, recreation, and vibrant living, offering an immersive experience throughout the year.

The European Spas & Balneology Congress 2023 officially commenced with an opening ceremony in the legendary Imperial Spa (Kaiserbad) in Karlovy Vary. The event has been taking place for 27 consecutive years. This year, it intertwined three central pillars of the ESPA association: the ESPA Congress, the ESPA Innovation Award and the SPA-CE B2B workshop for spa and wellness tourism. Esteemed guests have addressed participants...

As you see, the world is changing. Our fellow citizens have adopted a totally different lifestyle, and balneotherapy and health tourism can answer their new needs. This augurs a strong growth recovery.

#Europeanspas would like to thank to Deggendorf InstituteTechnology organizing the Project with the support DAAD for the intensive exchange between business people, professors and future talents from the universities #CaucasusInternationalUniversity #tbilisi #tbilisigeorgia #nationalUniversityLviv #lviv #ukraine #universityRijeka #opatija #croatia #PragueUniversityofEconomics #business #czechrepublic #budapest #metropolitanUniversity #hungary #Germany #Deggendorf #InstitutofTechnology #Pfarrkirchen A project also in the name of #peace - this week #ukrainians , #Germans #Croats #Czechs #Hungarians #Georgians #russians #Belarusians #pakistanis #nigerians and #australians worked at one table for a good idea, for the #future and for the promotion of #talent in the #healthtourism and #spa industry. How to create updated courses...

The first fully paid for and approved by the Ministry of Health Corona recovery concept in medical spas and health resorts in Europe: The well-aimed work of the Slovak Spas Association and health resorts are a good example for all EuropeanSpas. This efforts, development and implementation in health tourism in connection with the national health system, also in financial terms, is exemplary in Europe. Also mental health prevention...