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The Future of Europe’s Medical Spas & Health Tourism – European Spas featured on the Travel Tomorrow Podcast

In the latest episode of the Travel Tomorrow Podcast, Csilla Mezősi, Secretary General of the European Spas Association (ESPA), explores how Europe’s medical spas are evolving into key contributors to prevention, rehabilitation, healthy ageing and longevity. Europe’s spa and health tourism sector welcomes 25 million visitors every year, generates around €50 billion, and supports 850,000 jobs. With more than 10,000 facilities, the sector is a major part of Europe’s tourism and health...

Shaping the Future of European Health: The Brussels Declaration on Medical Spas and Life Sciences

On September 30, 2026, following World Heart Day, key European policymakers, researchers, health experts, and medical spa leaders gathered at the Press Club Brussels Europe for a high-level briefing hosted by the European Spas Association (ESPA). The working breakfast culminated in a landmark milestone for the sector: the signing of the Brussels Declaration on European Medical Spas, Prevention and the Life Sciences Agenda. Bridging Nature and the EU Life Sciences Strategy As Europe faces mounting demographic...
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Announcing New Jury Members for the European Health & Spa Awards 2026

We are delighted to welcome two distinguished professionals to our jury for the upcoming awards Mr. Petr Kulhánek, Former Minister for Regional Development, Czech Republic...

Save the date: HEALTHXCHANGE SUMMIT 2026

EUROPE’S FLAGSHIP EVENT FOR HEALTH, SPA & LONGEVITY From 11 to 13 May 2026, Varna, Bulgaria, will host a landmark European gathering dedicated to...

Mark the dates for the First Thalasso Exchange 2025 in Varna, Bulgaria

From 15 – 17 April 2025 Varna will be hosting the first Thalasso Exchange The Thalasso working group, a joint initiative between ESPA and Staatsbad...

Interview with Tanya Tsvetanova – CEO of GRIFID Hotels, Bulgaria

Winner in the category Innovative SPA Concept  Ms. Tsvetanova, congratulations! GRIFID Hotels is the big winner in the "Innovative...

The 68th Meeting of the UNWTO Commission will be held in Sofia 

The main topic of the side conference is medical and wellbeing tourism An important part of the 68th meeting of the UNWTO Commission for Europe...

BUBSPA’s jubilee annual congress to be held in Chepelare

Pamporovo Resort will host the tenth Annual Congress of the Bulgarian Union of Balneology and Spa Tourism (BUBSPA). The event was officially announced at...