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Four key sessions were part of the Health Tourism Future Forum held here between April 28 and 30.
Sponsored by the Ministry of Health and co-organized by the Health Tourism Club and the Health Tourism Association in partnership with the Global Healthcare Travel Council, the forum delves into strategies to position Saudi Arabia as a global health tourism hub.
The opening day explored a range of topics, including Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and the country’s potential to become a health tourism destination, emerging trends in global health tourism and patient expectations, best practices and growth strategies for medical tourism, and leveraging technology to enhance the patient experience.
The forum aims to increase the Kingdom's role in regional and global health tourism, ultimately establishing it as a leading destination in the Middle East and beyond.