A leading platform for thermal tourism

About the congress

The International Thermal Tourism Congress is a global event that brings together experts, researchers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders to explore the evolving potential of thermal tourism.

This congress serves as a platform to discuss sustainability, heritage, innovation, and wellness in the context of thermal destinations.

Sustainable Destinations for the Future

Our Commitment

Promoting
Thermal Tourism

Highlighting its role as a driver of sustainable development and its benefits for health, well-being, and regional economies.

Facilitating
Collaboration

Bringing together stakeholders from diverse sectors, including
municipalities, wellness operators, researchers, and industry leaders, to foster partnerships and
innovation.

Preserving Cultural
Heritage

Showcasing the historical significance of thermal towns while embracing modern practices to ensure their long-term sustainability.

Exploring
Future Trends

Addressing topics such as digital transformation, eco-friendly practices, and new tourism experiences in the thermal sector.

Explore the highlights of the event's past editions.

Previous Editions

1999 & 2011

Galicia

The very first "International Congress on Thermal Tourism" took place in Mondariz-Balneario (Spain) in 1999 by UN World Tourism Organisation,
Tourspain and Xunta de Galicia. More than a decade later the same partners organised
another congress in Ourense (Spain)

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2022

Ourense

With EHTTA as UNWTO Affiliate Member a new format and level of the International Congress on
Thermal Tourism was organised.
270 participants from over 20 countries met
in Ourense, Galicia (Spain).

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2023

Nancy

Taking place in Nancy (France), a smaller edition of the International Congress on Thermal Tourism was connected to the French Meetings of Thermalism as a one-day event, celebrating the grand opening of the new Nancy Thermal facility.