Health + Spa

Bosnia and Herzegovina tightens the law on smoking as the country has a rather unwanted distinction among European countries, with one of the highest tobacco consumption rates by the percentage of citizens.

World Spa Awards – the global initiative to recognise and reward excellence in the spa and wellness sector – has opened voting for its 9th annual programme.

Investing in developing systems of safe surgery to reduce Surgical Site Infection (SSI) will help to reduce the financial burden on health services in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMIC), a new study reveals.

A Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with AF Partners to expand the Inclusive Collection – a global portfolio of distinct, luxury all-inclusive resort brands that is part of World of Hyatt – with the new Zoëtry Halkidiki.

Dubai saw remarkable growth in medical tourism in 2022 with 674,000 medical tourists spending AED992 million in the year, an increase of AED262 million from 2021.

Greek islands are Greece's major tourist destinations during the summer season. As the tourism season soon starts, Greek islands face a serious shortage of doctors and other medical professionals.

Jara Wellness, the award-winning spa at Trisara, is reupping its wellness offerings with the reintroduction of its signature Royal Trisara six-hands treatment and unveiling of a new facial therapy and a wellbeing program.

Germany announced plans to introduce new legislation that would allow adults to possess up to 25 grams of cannabis for personal consumption.

The ideal destination for luxury and wellness, the return of The Spa at Palms Casino Resort is official. The tranquil 17,000-square-foot spa and salon celebrated its return with an invitational soiree and is now taking reservations for treatments and services at www.palms.com.

Greece ended the face mask rule, which was introduced in April 2020 amid the COVID-19 breakout, said local media on Monday, March 22, 2023.

Infectious diseases are one of the leading causes of death worldwide, claiming the lives of millions of people each year.

As the Ramadan season approaches, International SOS provides guidance for employees observing the holy month and shares advice for travellers on navigating the cultural sensitivities during the period.

German authorities notified Spain that as many as six German citizens were infected with dengue on the island of Ibiza, the Spanish Health Ministry said on Wednesday, March 1, 2023.

There is clear evidence that Europeans have changed their hand hygiene habits since the Covid-19 pandemic.