Over the last 3 years, health tourism has grown strongly, reaching 10% of the total number of clients in hotels in large cities, such as Bucharest, Sibiu, and Cluj-Napoca.
Whether it is relatives of patients hospitalized in hospitals or those arriving for medical check-ups, or women coming to renowned clinics for aesthetic surgeries or foreigners arriving in Romania for obesity surgery, dental treatments, or for relaxation in wellness centers, this type of tourism grows by 30% every year.
There is also a certain category of foreigners who come for obesity surgery, interventions that cost less in our country. A third category is wellness tourists, who seek relaxation centers. The Therme complex, for example, attracts more and more foreigners every year, especially Israelis.
Source: Profit
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the annual growth rate of health tourism in Romania?
Health tourism in Romania is experiencing a significant growth rate of approximately 30% every year.
Which Romanian cities are the main hubs for health tourism?
The primary cities attracting health tourists are Bucharest, Sibiu, and Cluj-Napoca, where medical visitors account for up to 10% of hotel guests.
What types of medical services attract foreign tourists to Romania?
Foreigners primarily visit Romania for obesity surgery, dental treatments, aesthetic procedures, and wellness centers like Therme.