A Longevity Forum took place on the final day of the European HEALTHXCHANGE Summit 2026, dedicated to the future of sustainable health tourism.
The session was hosted at the Ensana Aquahouse Hotel & Spa in the St. Constantine and Helena resort complex and organized by Dr. Petra Bailey and our team.
Longevity has become one of the most important global trends in health tourism,...
At the opening of the HealthXchange Summit 2026, held in Varna, Mrs. Dr. Yordanka Chobanova delivered remarks on behalf of the European Commissioner, highlighting Bulgaria’s growing role in European health and spa tourism. She noted the country’s 15% increase in foreign spa visitors, its rich natural assets, and the momentum created by its recent accession to the eurozone. The Commission believes that healthcare systems should...
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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