Health tourism

Health tourism is a travel that people make to other regions or countries to receive medical services, treatment, or physical and mental recovery. This type of tourism includes three main categories: medical tourism (for specialized treatments), therapeutic tourism (using natural resources such as hot springs), and wellness tourism (to maintain and improve health). The main factors attracting health tourists are the quality of medical services, lower costs compared to the country of origin, and access to advanced medical technologies. Countries such as Iran, India, Thailand, and Turkey are popular destinations in this field. In Iran, centers specializing in cosmetic surgery, ophthalmology, and infertility treatment attract many foreign tourists. Improving health infrastructure and creating international networks in this field play a key role in the development of health tourism. This industry also has a positive impact on the local economy and job creation.