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Sagres Vacations and Medical Port Announce 3 Customized Medical Tourism Program

United States :

Medical Port, the Portuguese Medical Tourism Facilitator that acts as the gateway to private medical care in Portugal, and Sagres Vacations, a US based tour operator focused on delivering enriching tour and travel programs in Portugal, have established a partnership to promote specific medical tourism packages for consumers in the  United States.

Upholding the customers’ needs above all and being able to attend to their individual needs and dreams, both companies have decided to partner and promote dedicated medical tourism packages for the North-American market.

Portugal has been increasing its reputation in the North-American market as a preferred touristic destination in Europe but until now it has been an unknown destination for Americans seeking Medical Travel. With this in mind, Medical Port and Sagres Vacations have created the following customized programs;

PREVENTION IS THE KEY A one week Medical Tourism package for couples to reinforce their commitment to healthy living by combining a thorough health examination in internationally accredited hospitals with Mediterranean cuisine sessions, country-side walking and stress-free activities.

MY HEALTH IS MY CHOICE aims at identifying the causes for obesity and tackles them in a holistic way (mind and body) in order to achieve sustainable results. This two week program also includes utilizing mindfulness based therapies as a powerful tool to make effective behavioral changes and several detox sessions to remove unwanted excesses.

SMALL DETAILS MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE is especially designed for two or more female friends that want to feel and look younger without the need for surgery. You and your friends will “shine” and feel like movie-stars. It includes dermo-fillers, private shopping experience, make-up and hairdresser sessions and other surprises. A truly 100% girls package to start 2015!

Three programs to start 2015 with an important objective:  Ensure your health comes first. Learn more more at http://www.medicalport.org

About Medical Port

Medical Port is the first Global Medical Tourism Facilitator dedicated to gather Portugal’s expertise in Medical Services as well as renowned hospitality in the benefit of the client.

The company’s goal is to provide clients with proper alternatives for medical treatments in private hospitals and clinics in Portugal. Proper meaning cost-effective, quality driven, according to clients’ timings and customized to specific needs. Medical Port makes sure the entire process is quick, smooth and trouble-free, making sure your health comes first.

About Sagres Vacation

Sagres Vacations is a full service travel agency and tour operator bringing clients’ dream destination to reality. The company helps clients to create memorable journeys to Portugal and around the world by highlighting the local traditions, cuisine, history, and iconic sites of all the destinations.  Our extensive vacation and tour planning services and experience will give you a perfect itinerary, tailored specifically to meet your travel needs.

The difference in travel is in its quality, service and details. At Sagres Vacations they pride themselves in offering a personalized travel experience for all the customers.

source: http://www.travpr.com / TravPR.com / Home> Industry> Health-Spa / United States – December 10th, 2014

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Iran’s Health Tourism Up by 30 Percent: Official

TEHRAN (Tasnim) :

The number of tourists travelling to Iran to receive medical treatment has witnessed a 30 percent increase this year, an official at Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO) announced.

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“This year, unofficial statistics show that we have 30 percent growth in health tourism and it is very noticeable,” Mohammad Panahi, the secretary of the ICHHTO’s Strategic Council for Health Tourism, told the Tasnim News Agency on Friday.

The official added that the figure can be increased thanks to the development of the Islamic Republic’s infrastructure facilities.

He also announced that the Turkish government has asked Iran to send physicians to the neighboring country because “health tourism in Turkey is not indigenized”.

Panahi emphasized that Iran’s health tourism is low cost due to having native physicians.

Back in August, the Iranian northern city of Ramsar hosted the First Conference and Exhibition of Health Tourism for Economic Cooperation Organization countries.

In the opening of the conference, Iran’s Vice President Masoud Soltanifar highlighted the issue of health tourism and said the Islamic Republic is seen as a major destination in this regard thanks to high-level medical services offered in the country.

In 2012, Iran hosted 200,000 health tourists, earning $1.5 billion, according to reports.

So far, most of the health tourists who come to Iran, have been from Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Iraq, Turkey, Kuwait, Oman, India and Pakistan.

Medical tourists from neighboring states mostly come for transplants, ophthalmology, orthopedics and dentistry.

source: http://www.tasnimnews.com / Tasnim News Agency / Home> Society-Culture / by Tasnim / November 01st, 2014