Tag: sustainability

ESPA INNOVATION AWARDS 2026 …AND THE WINNER IS….

The ESPA Innovation Award is one of Europe’s most respected recognitions in the field of medical spas, wellness, and health tourism. Organised by the European Spas Association (ESPA), the award celebrates visionary destinations, companies, and experts who are redefining the future of health and wellbeing through innovation, sustainability, and evidence-based spa medicine. This year, the ESPA Innovation Award Ceremony was held as part of the...

HEALTHXCHANGE Summit 2026 Highlights Europe’s New Vision for Health Tourism

The HEALTHXCHANGE Summit 2026 opened in Varna with a strong focus on the future of preventive health, sustainable tourism and regional development. The opening message of EU Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva set the tone for the Summit, highlighting the importance of innovation, prevention and Europe’s natural healing resources in shaping the future of the sector. Her remarks underscored the strategic role of health tourism in...
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News from the Thermal Tourism Congress 2025

4–6 June 2025 | Ensana Thermal Margaret Island, Budapest The Thermal Tourism Congress 2025 took place from 4 to 6 June 2025 at the renowned...

New EU Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism

Apostolos Tzitzikostas has been appointed as the new Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism for the 2024–2029 term. The tourism portfolio has now transitioned...

Interview with Mrs Nuša Korotaj, CEO of Terme Sveti Martin

The ESPA Innovation Award winner in the category "Innovative Medical SPA" Mrs Nuša Korotaj, congratulations! Terme Sveti Martin is the big winner in the "Innovative...

Interview with Mr. Ričardas Malinauskas, Mayor of Druskininkai

"Druskininkai aims to be a modern and sustainable wellness and SPA hub in Europe" Q1. Druskininkai is the big winner in the "Innovative SPA Destination"...

Interview with ing. Alina Huseynli, Institute of Spa and Balneology in Karlovy Vary

Winner in the category Innovative Medical Spa Scientific Research 1. Congratulations! Institute of Spa and Balneology in Karlovy Vary is the big winner...

Interview with Ass. Prof. Lolita Rapolienė, Klaipėda University

Jury Award Winner in the category Innovative Spa Research 1. For over three decades, your university has been a...