At European spas section of the #HEALTHXCHANGE Summit, three leading voices will highlight why health tourism is becoming a strategic pillar of Europe’s prevention and health resilience agenda.
Europe’s medical spas and health destinations are increasingly defined by evidence, economic relevance, and scientific leadership.
Thierry Dubois
1st Vice-President of ESPA and President of Conseil National des Établissements Thermaux (CNETh) will present the French pilot study on the economic impact of...
We are honoured to welcome Petr Kulhánek as one of the main speakers of the HEALTHXCHAGE SUMMIT — a leading figure whose work has shaped the modern development of spa regions in Central Europe.
With decades of experience in regional development, EU cohesion instruments, and cross‑sector governance, Petr Kulhánek brings a unique perspective on how health tourism can become a driver of territorial resilience, innovation, and sustainable...
On 20 February, the first online knowledge exchange this year on the theme of Thalasso took place. ESPA board member Marlies Sobczak (Netherlands) and...
We recently spoke to Marlies Sobczak, project manager of ESPA’s Thalasso working group, who played a pivotal role in bringing the annual congress of the DHV to Norderney. Marlies provided valuable insight into the event and the activities of the Thalasso group.
Baths in spas, thalasso cures, nasal hygiene, drinking blisters: seawater has many health benefits. Studies remain rare but the sector wants to revive research.
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