Kerala targets Arab travellers in big medical tourism push

Mon, 17 Aug 2026

The South Indian state of Kerala plans to work with the private sector to expand its share of the global medical value travel market, with focus on high-spending Arab travellers and families, said a senior minister ahead of the Indo Arab Connect 2026, a tourism and healthcare summit in Kochi.

Arab tourism to spur growth in Kerala's wellness, luxury sectors

Sat, 20 Jun 2026

The rising visitor numbers from Arab countries could help accelerate the development of the wellness, medical tourism and luxury hospitality sectors of the South Indian state of Kerala, said a senior state minister ahead of the Indo Arab Connect 2026 tourism summit in Kochi.

Egypt records 76.67pc increase in medical tourism revenues in 2025

Mon, 30 Mar 2026

Egypt’s medical tourism is booming, fuelled by improved healthcare services and quality care. In 2025, revenues surged 76.67% from 2024, reaching approximately $3.7 million, marking a significant breakthrough in the sector