Local university, Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE), is launching the International Certified Medical Tourism Professional program.

The opening of the new Hospiten hospital in Jamaica was “largely driven by tourism interests,” according to Jamaica Tourism Minister Dr. Wykeham McNeill.

Hospital General de la Plaza de la Salud has achieved International Patient Services Certification (IPSC).

Puerto Rico Medical Tourism Corporation and the MTA announced that Caribe Hilton and Condado Plaza Hilton are the first hotel providers to be certified under the Medical Tourism Program.

Washington based Titans Global Wellness Travel has been launched by owner Alarice Vidale de Palacios as a specialist wellness travel agency.

High cost of medical treatment in developed countries has fueled the development of medical tourism, causing patients to visit other destinations for cheaper yet sophisticated treatment.