Details announced for the 7th International Congress on Health and Wellness Tourism

Santo Domingo.- The Seventh International Congress on Health and Wellness Tourism will take place on October 22–23, 2025, at the Marriott Piantini Hotel in Santo Domingo. The event, announced by Dr. Alejandro Cambiaso, president of the Dominican Association of Health Tourism (ADTS), and Amelia Reyes Mora, president of AF Comunicación Estratégica and ADTS vice president, aims to strengthen the Dominican Republic’s positioning as a health tourism hub and attract investment to the sector. More than 35 local and international leaders from health, tourism, finance, technology, insurance, and government will participate.

The congress will open with remarks from Dr. Víctor Atallah, Minister of Public Health, and will feature keynote addresses by Dr. Marcela G. del Carmen, president of Massachusetts General Hospital; Dr. Henry Gallardo, president of the International Hospital Federation; and an international expert on artificial intelligence who will speak on “Revolutionizing Health Tourism: The Power of AI.” These sessions will focus on patient experience, system integration, leadership, and innovation.

In addition, seven panel discussions will explore topics such as challenges and opportunities in health tourism, transformative finance, international accreditations, the future of wellness tourism, innovations in Dominican healthcare, patient-centered design, and the role of technology in quality care. The panels will bring together executives, medical leaders, financial institutions, and design and tech experts to share strategies and best practices. More information is available at congresoadts.com.