Summary
Macau opened the world's first resort hospital, combining healthcare and leisure services. This facility, part of the Studio City resort, aims to boost medical tourism and diversify Macau's economy beyond gambling.
Key Facts
- The resort hospital is located in Macau, part of the Studio City entertainment resort.
- Macau is known as the world's largest gambling hub, surpassing Las Vegas almost 20 years ago.
- The hospital offers services like health screenings, advanced scans, and cosmetic procedures.
- Melco Resorts and Entertainment, a Hong Kong-based company, owns Studio City.
- The project was launched in partnership with iRad Hospital, a private healthcare group from Hong Kong.
- The new facility aims to attract both regional and international visitors for medical tourism.
- Macau government aims to diversify its economy, focusing on healthcare, technology, and events.
- The global medical tourism industry is significant and expected to grow considerably in the coming years.
