7th International Health and Wellness Tourism Congress receives wide national and international backing
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- The 7th International Health and Wellness Tourism Congress, organised by ADTS and AF Comunicación Estratégica, has the backing of national and international bodies in health, tourism and investment.
Santo Domingo, D.R. – The seventh edition of the International Health and Wellness Tourism Congress, to be held on 22 and 23 October 2025 at the Hotel Marriott Piantini in Santo Domingo, has generated solid backing from bodies linked to the health, tourism and investment sectors, both nationally and internationally.
Organised by the Dominican Health Tourism Association (ADTS) and the agency AF Comunicación Estratégica, the event is establishing itself as the leading regional platform for driving medical tourism, positioning the Dominican Republic as a reliable, competitive and constantly evolving destination.
“The country has demonstrated its leadership in health and wellness, with hospital infrastructure that is being modernised, certified and that offers a safe environment for international patients. This event strengthens our commitment to medical excellence and to the growth of health tourism,” said Dr Alejandro Cambiaso, president of ADTS.
For her part, Amelia Reyes Mora, president of AF Comunicación Estratégica and vice president of ADTS, highlighted the importance of continuing to strengthen international accreditations and the country’s standing:
“To strengthen our country brand, it is essential to keep driving innovation, encourage strategic partnerships and guarantee the best experience for international patients.”
In its last two editions, the congress brought together more than 800 participants and featured around 70 speakers from countries such as Canada, Costa Rica, the United States, India, Argentina, Mexico, Chile, Puerto Rico, Panama, Spain and Colombia, as well as several Caribbean islands, with the backing of more than 110 sponsors.
Strategic partners and sponsors
The institutions backing the event include the Ministry of Public Health, the Ministry of Tourism, Banco Popular Dominicano, Unión Médica del Norte, Hospital Metropolitano de Santiago (HOMS), Laboratorios Referencia, Bancos BHD, Casa de Campo, HDCO Group, The Point Punta Cana, Mass General Brigham, Larimar City & Resort, Banreservas, Seguros Reservas, IntraCare Center, Arium Salud Digital, Médico Express, Ureval, Instituto Espaillat Cabral, Grupo Rescue, Koneksi, Laboratorios Amadita, Clínica Abreu, Cap Cana, Wellmed, JMMB, Global Médica, Advanced Asset Management, Primma Valores, Banco Caribe, Mallén, Meta Íntegra, CEMDOE, Skytel, Humano Seguros, Grupo SID, Arajet, Cedimat, Banco Central and New York Plebysterian, among many other leading companies and institutions in the health, hospitality, insurance, banking, infrastructure and technology sectors.
The event also has the endorsement of key bodies such as the American Chamber of Commerce of the Dominican Republic (AMCHAMDR), the Association of Hotels and Tourism of the Dominican Republic (Asonahores), the Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM), the Superintendency of the Securities Market (SIMV) and the Dominican Institute for Quality (Indocal).
Media support
The organisers stressed that the congress’s growth would not be possible without the continuous support of the media. In this edition, official media partners include: Listin Diario, Resumen de Salud, Revista Mercado, MediHealth, Factor de Éxito, Revista Bohío, Dominican Today, Vida & Éxito, Resumen Turismo, Mercados & Tendencias and Caribe Media.
The International Health and Wellness Tourism Congress seeks to highlight the competitive advantages of the Dominican Republic as a leading medical tourism destination, driving sustainable development, investment, quality in health services and innovation in the sector.
For more information about the event, registration and sponsorship, visit the website: https://congresoadts.com or call (809) 567-2663.
About ADTS
The Dominican Health Tourism Association (ADTS) is a private non-profit body that promotes the country’s competitiveness as a health tourism destination, encouraging strategic partnerships, investment, compliance with international regulations and quality in the services offered.
About AF Comunicación Estratégica
AF Comunicación Estratégica is an agency specialising in communications consultancy, public relations and corporate event organisation. Its mission is to manage the public perception of its clients in order to strengthen their positioning and reputation in the market.