Medical tourism platform Healthtrip...

Company opens offices in Saudi and UAE

Medical and wellness travel platform Healthtrip has expanded into the Middle East.

Healthtrip now has offices in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, and has partnered with local wellness centres and healthcare providers, including Zoya Wellness (pictured), Kaya Skincare, Saudi German Hospitals, Burjeel Group, American Hospital and Kings College Hospital in the region.

Backed by UAE-based venture capital funds Humania Capital, D-One investments and NB Ventures, the UK-based business was prompted to expand due to the growing demand for healthcare services in the Middle East.

The company aims to leverage its wide-reaching network through partnerships with 1,500 hospitals and sanatoriums in the US, UK, Germany, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, India, Singapore and Egypt.

It has served more than 65,000 customers from 38 countries through an AI-driven platform that connects individuals with providers based on treatment type, rating, cost and location.

The company also provides destination services, including hotel bookings, airport transfers, concierge services, and interpreters.

Currently, the health tourism market generates more than US$1 trillion each year and with a rapidly ageing global population and wealth concentrated in the "silver age" segment, the sector is experiencing 18% annual growth.

Healthtrip CEO and founder Danish Ahmed said: “With its accessible travel options, advanced healthcare infrastructure and streamlined processes, expanding our international network to the Middle East was a strategic decision.

"We look forward to contributing to the growth of inbound health and wellness travel in the Middle East.”

For more information, visit www.healthtrip.ae

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