Wellness Travel
‘Heal in India’ report sets blueprint for world-class medical and wellness tourism
‘Heal in India’ report sets blueprint for world-class medical and wellness tourism
July 17, 2025 | Thursday | News
India unveils ambitious vision to become the Global Medical Hub by 2035
In a landmark effort to elevate India’s position on the global healthcare map, the Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI), in collaboration with KPMG in India, has launched its flagship report titled “Heal in India: Catalysing Medical and Wellness Tourism for a Healthier Global Future.”
The report outlines a transformative national strategy that integrates India’s clinical expertise with its centuries-old wellness traditions, aiming to make the country the world’s most trusted destination for medical value travel (MVT).
This outlook was unveiled at the Heal in India 2025 Medical & Wellness Tourism Summit, organised by the FHRAI—the apex body representing India’s hospitality sector.
The report marked that with global healthcare costs continuing to rise and long waiting periods in developed countries, India is emerging as a cost-effective alternative offering both modern surgeries and natural recovery options like Ayurveda, Yoga, and Panchakarma.
The report further highlights that India already attracts over 2 million medical tourists every year, with patients coming from more than 75 countries, including Bangladesh, Iraq, the Maldives, Nigeria, and developed nations such as the United States, Canada, and the UK. In 2024 alone, over 463,000 medical visas were issued, showing a strong rebound in the sector post-Covid.
It also talks about the global landscape where India stands. India competes with Thailand, Turkey, South Korea, and Malaysia, but offers unique differentiation via holistic wellness integration and affordability. Digital health leaders like Estonia and Denmark are role models, but India’s scale and digital health ambitions (ABDM, AI in healthcare) give it strategic leverage.
Key Highlights of the Knowledge Report
- India’s Medical Tourism Market is set to surge from $18.2 billion in 2025 to $58.2 billion by 2035, at a CAGR of 12.3%.
- India ranks 10th in the Medical Tourism Index and 7th in Wellness Tourism, attracting nearly 2 million international patients from 75 countries.
- Medical visa issuance rose to 463,725 in 2024, with the majority of patients from Bangladesh, GCC nations, and Africa.
- The global medical tourism market, pegged at $41.75 billion in 2024, and wellness tourism at $954.14 billion, are expected to double by 2030 and 2034, respectively.
Strategic Recommendations & National Roadmap
- Launch National & State-Level Heal in India Missions with stakeholder coordination.
- Create treatment-specific and wellness tourism clusters in states like Kerala (Ayurveda), Delhi NCR (advanced care), Maharashtra (multispecialty).
- Strengthen capacity building: Train facilitators and providers on global standards and multilingual hospitality.
- Develop Tier II/III Infrastructure: Enable PPP models and SEZ-style hubs to extend reach and access.
- Global Branding Campaigns: Leverage embassies, expos, and digital platforms under the ‘Heal in India’ umbrella.
- Incentivise investment: Tax exemptions, FDI, fast-track approvals, and health-tech innovation grants.
July 17, 2025
The company is attempting to meet local demand for wellness travel. Image credit: Marriott International
Hotel group Marriott International’s luxury division is introducing new holistic programming in Asia Pacific.
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Designed to meet the growing demand for immersive wellness travel, the series “moves beyond traditional pampering to embrace a holistic approach centered on three core pillars: Sleep, Nutrition, and Physical & Mental Well-being.” The experience unfolds across a trio of culturally rich and naturally serene locations—Bali, the Maldives, and Goa—with participating properties including Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, and The St. Regis Goa Resort.
Each resort will offer a bespoke wellness program tailored to its environment, combining expert-led sessions, locally inspired therapies, and curated rituals. This series reimagines luxury travel as a meaningful path toward personal renewal, aligning physical vitality and mental clarity with regional authenticity. Overall, the initiative underscores Asia’s prominence as a wellness destination and Marriott’s continued leadership in luxury hospitality innovation.
Image Credit: Luxury Group by Marriott International
Wellness Travel
Fusion Resorts Vietnam Launch Exclusive Wellness Retreats for Mind-Body Healing and Holistic Renewal
Vietnam’s leading wellness-inspired hospitality brand, Fusion Resorts, has unveiled an exclusive series of transformative wellness retreats at three of its premier properties, offering guests immersive mind-body healing experiences that blend tradition, innovation, and personalized care. With a strong focus on holistic well-being, Fusion’s latest offerings reflect a commitment to nurturing mindful lifestyles and fostering sustainable wellness journeys for travelers at every life stage.
At the heart of this new initiative is the Healing Retreat at Fusion Resort & Villas Da Nang, available until December 31, 2025. Guests can awaken to the serene sounds of meditative singing bowls and embark on a curated four-day program featuring sound therapy, breathwork masterclasses, and restorative yoga sessions guided by Fusion’s newly appointed Wellness Master, Sanjay Rawat. With over nine years of expertise in holistic health and yoga, Rawat leads daily sessions in pranayama, aerial yoga, meditation, and energy healing. The retreat also includes personalized wellness treatments such as Chakra Balancing and 5 Element Purification Meditation, complemented by a healthy plant-based menu with detoxifying juices and herbal teas.
Meanwhile, Alba Wellness Valley by Fusion, nestled in the tranquil Truong Son Mountains, will host a Panchakarma Retreat from 7th to 13th September 2025, rooted in the ancient Indian science of Ayurveda. This five-day program combines Ayurvedic therapies with morning meditations, yoga, and healing mineral hot spring soaks. Guests undergo personalized Ayurvedic health assessments and enjoy signature treatments like the Four Hand Massage, Shirodhara therapy, Swedena herbal steam baths, and an Ayurvedic vegetarian nutrition plan that supports detoxification and mental clarity. Recently named one of Vietnam’s Best Upcountry Resorts by Travel & Leisure Asia Pacific for the third consecutive year, Alba Wellness Valley continues to elevate wellness tourism in the region.
Fusion’s comprehensive wellness approach is enhanced through its Fusionlife loyalty program, offering exclusive perks on stays, dining, and wellness experiences, making it easier for guests to commit to regular self-care retreats.
With these new programs, Fusion is redefining wellness travel in Southeast Asia by harmonizing physical, mental, and emotional well-being through curated, inclusive experiences tailored to the needs of today’s mindful traveler.
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