Italcares joins EHMTA: a new milestone for European medical tourism

Italcares is now an official member of the EHMTA – European Health & Medical Tourism Association, the leading European network dedicated to the promotion and development of health and medical tourism.
This achievement marks an important step forward, consolidatingItalcares’ role as a benchmark for health and wellness tourism in Italy and across Europe.

What is EHMTA

TheEuropean Health & Medical Tourism Association (EHMTA) is an international organisation that brings together healthcare providers, wellness centres, governmental bodies, and key industry stakeholders from all over Europe.
Its mission is ambitious: to enhance the quality, safety, and competitiveness of European medical tourism by promoting shared standards, training, research, and transnational cooperation projects.

Why Italcares joined

Italcares’ decision to join EHMTA stems from a clear vision — to strengthen the connection between health, innovation, and the art of Italian hospitality, while unlocking Italy’s potential as a leading destination for wellness and care.

Being part of EHMTA allows Italcares to:

• Access the best European practices in medical and thermal tourism
   
• Participate in European projects and initiatives focused on sector innovation
   
• Build new international collaborations with clinics, institutions, and organisations
   
• Promote Italy worldwide as a premier health destination
   

A step forward for Italian health tourism

Through this membership, Italcares reaffirms its commitment to promoting a model of health and wellness tourism built on quality, hospitality, and a true culture of health.
The goal is to contribute to a European medical tourism ecosystem in which Italy plays a leading role—thanks to its thermal heritage, clinical excellence, and world-class hospitality.

Conclusion

This partnership is more than an institutional recognition—it represents tangible value for everyone who chooses Italcares.
By joining EHMTA, our users can rely on European quality standards and an international network of facilities for tailored health journeys and wellness stays across Italy and Europe.
Through this collaboration, Italcares aims to help shape a European medical tourism landscape where Italy stands as a true protagonist, uniting health, science, and hospitality into one integrated vision of wellbeing.