Top 10 Countries with the Highest Medical Tourism Index
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In 2016, Canada ranked first globally in the Health Tourism Index with a score of 76.62. Asia was represented by Singapore (73.56) and India (72.1) in fourth and fifth place, respectively, followed by South Korea (70.16) in eighth place.
Health tourism refers to travel undertaken by tourists to receive healthcare, such as routine check-ups, surgeries, rehabilitation, and alternative health services.
Indonesia is currently developing health tourism, particularly in Bali. The Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Wishnutama, stated that traditional medicine in the country could be a unique selling point and a potential draw for high-quality tourists.
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