Maldivian, the national carrier of Maldives, has signed a pact with the Chennai-headquartered Apollo Hospitals to give discounts to each others’ clients, thus promoting Medical Tourism in India, as per The Hindu Business Line report. For example, Apollo Hospitals will give a discount on its service charges for those who fly on the airline, and the airline will give similar discounts to the hospital’s patients on the airfare.
Abdul Harris, Managing Director, Maldivian, said it is keen on signing similar pacts with other healthcare service providers in India. He said the Indian healthcare industry attracts a bulk of Maldivian tourists every year. Every day, at least 200 Maldivians visit India, and a big chunk of Indians visit Maldives for medical care. Besides, quoting some statistics, he said, on an average, every Maldivian spends USD 600 in India.
source: http://www.travelbizmonitor.com / Home / by TBM staff, Mumbai / November 21st, 2012
