by El Reportero Cable Services
Guatemala’s health and wellness tourism sector has seen remarkable growth, fueled by advanced technologies that enhance patient experience and outcomes. According to the Guatemalan Exporters Agency (Agexport), the industry recorded an eight percent increase, marking its best year ever.
Despite competition from regional destinations like Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic, Guatemala has established itself through high-quality medical services, particularly in dentistry, preventive medicine, orthopedics, and traumatology. The country attracts patients mainly from the United States, Central America, and Mexico, with smaller numbers from Europe, including the United Kingdom and Spain.
To boost the sector’s competitiveness, Agexport is preparing the next Health and Wellness Congress on October 16. The event will gather national and international leaders to discuss trends, technological advances, and strategies driving growth.
The congress will feature an updated Destination Health GT, a platform integrating and promoting Guatemala’s medical, wellness, and tourism services. Inspired by the Guatemalan Institute of Tourism’s strategy for Tourist Destinations, it aims to raise Guatemala’s profile in international markets, said Otto Coyoy, chairman of Agexport’s Health and Wellness Tourism Commission.
Coyoy emphasized that international collaboration is vital for growth, highlighting the participation of Verónica Camacho, president of the Ibero-American Wellness & Health Association of Costa Rica. The 2025 edition will also highlight projects by the University of the Valley of Guatemala and its Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, showcasing the talents of Guatemalan students and professionals.
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Dominican Republic to Host Latin American Conference on Addictions
Santo Domingo, Oct. 8 (Prensa Latina) – The Dominican Republic will host the Latin American Conference of Therapeutic Communities, bringing together specialists from twenty countries to examine the psychosocial effects of substance use.
Organized by the National Drug Council, the Latin American Federation of Therapeutic Communities, and the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo, with support from the Ministry of Public Health, the conference seeks to strengthen regional cooperation in prevention, treatment, and social reintegration.
From November 5 to 7, experts will share experiences, best practices, and research to improve program effectiveness. Technical exchange and adoption of quality standards supporting health-focused and inclusive drug policies will also be promoted. The official opening will take place November 5 at the Manuel del Cabral Hall, Pedro Mir Library, UASD, Santo Domingo.
