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Herculane Spa topping priorities of health tourism development strategy

Posted on May 14, 2013 | Comments Off on Herculane Spa topping priorities of health tourism development strategy

Bucharest : (AGERPRES).

The Herculane spa ranks first in the country’s strategic plan for the development of health tourism, Minister-delegate for SMEs, Business Environment and Tourism Maria Grapini declared recently while on a visit to the resort lying on the Cerna river (south-west of Bucharest).

Spa tourism is the major priority in the government’s tourism strategy, followed by cultural tourism and ecotourism.

“I am about to take tough measures. Whoever committed to buying here must observe this pledge, for whoever doesn’t I would suggest we should go as far as seizing property. There are historic buildings here that can berefurbished and brought to their former shape. I’ll personally see which investor left these buildings in this derelict state. The property right will be respected, but taking after European models we will oblige these people to relinquish them if they do not have the necessary material resources,” said Minister-delegate Maria Grapini.

The Minister of Tourism considers that it is unacceptable for an area with tourism potential above EU average and one-of-a-kind objectives to go unattended. For this reason, the historic buildings in Herculane will be restored and re-commissioned so that the spa gets back to its former glory and the Romanians draw a double benefit, as tourists, but also an economic advantage.

“If we develop, we will collect higher incomes. The spa’s condition is far worse compared to the years before 1990. The springs and buildings are mostly damaged. They say the state is a poor manager, but here in Herculane the buildings are privately owned and are in an equally bad condition,” Grapini said.

The Tourism Minister blamed the local government for failing to find the legal means to compel the guilty.

According to Herculane mayor Nicusor Vasilescu, the most urgent works are related to water and sewer infrastructure and the revamping of streets.

The Minister of Tourism visited the hotels Dacia and Domogled, the Roman Hotel, the Neptune Baths and the Afrodita Hotel, the latter being completely renovated and modernized as a European-standard treatment facility.

source: http://www.bsanna-news.ukrinform.ua / BSANNA news / The Black Sea Association of National News Agencies / AGERPRES / May 13th, 2013

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Tourism project for island off Doha

Posted on May 9, 2013 | Comments Off on Tourism project for island off Doha

Qatar-based hospitality giant Katara Hospitality is to develop an island near the Ritz-Carlton Doha as an international tourist spot and open hotels in Paris and Milan in the coming months.
Katara Hospitality CEO Hamad Abdulla al-Mulla  told Gulf Times in an interview on the sidelines of the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai that the island, owned by the group near Ritz, would be either developed as a  fashion centre or a medical tourism hub.  He also said that Katara Hospitality planned to launch about 10 hotels in the next 10 years.

Hamad Abdulla al-Mulla: Katara Hospitality CEO

Hamad Abdulla al-Mulla: Katara Hospitality CEO

“The hotel in Paris will be opened in the first week of June and in September this year another hotel in Milan will be launched. Katara Hospitality is the only group that is opening so many hotels each year in the recent times.” 
Al-Mulla said the group was ready to operate the Milan hotel at any time. “From our side we are ready and we have got all the requirements to start the hotel. If there is any delay from the contractor’s side, we will open it by the first quarter of 2014.”
He further said the island off Doha would be developed into a “unique” project. “We are exploring the possibility of turning it into a unique place so that people from all over the world will fly to Qatar to experience it. We are looking for the possibilities of turning it into a fashion centre or medical tourism place or any such grand  project which will be known internationally. Once we finalise the project, we will entrust it to the right people to develop it .”

He  disclosed that Doha Sheraton would be closed for major renovation and  rebranded once the work was completed. “Doha Sheraton will be closed for two years for major renovation from 2014-2016. Once the renovation is completed, it will be rebranded but the operator will continue to be the same.”
As for the Lusail project, al-Mulla said it would be completed according to schedule.  “The Lusail hotel will be the landmark of Qatar and Katara Hospitality.  It will  be completed, latest by early 2017. At any cost we will start operations from 2017.”
He said that the hotel would be operated by Katara Hospitality. “We will be operating the hotel and we want to show to others that we can do it like any other operator. Similarly, we will be operating other hotels under our group in later years.”
The CEO said Katara Hospitality had property worth  QR150bn. “The group will have  around 6,000 employees by 2014.”

As for the projects in Gambia and Maldives, al-Mulla said  the group was ready to start the projects. “However, we are evaluating the market and  studying the feasibility before starting the project. According to the market evaluation, we will start the project. We will be there very soon.”
Operational hotels like Raffles Singapore, Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris, Schweizerhof Bern and upcoming hotels like Excelsior Gallia Milan, Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne, Royal Savoy Lausanne or The Peninsula Paris are hospitality jewels that are now part of Katara Hospitality portfolio.

source: http://www.gulf-times.com / Gulf Times / by Joseph Varghese, Staff Reporter / Doha, Qatar – May 07th, 2013

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Discussions conclude in Bahamas on $200 million medical tourism facility

Posted on April 27, 2013 | Comments Off on Discussions conclude in Bahamas on $200 million medical tourism facility

Nassau , Bahamas :

President of American World Clinics (AWC) Robert Priddy ended high-level meetings in Grand Bahama and New Providence last week, with talks focused on the best island to fit a proposed $200 million-plus medical tourism facility.

After a series of discussions with leaders ranging from the Office of the Prime Minister to local health professionals, AWC will analyze the three-day compilation of insightful information provided to the company.

“We’ve had several different suggestions from various individuals on where would be a good place to provide the best of global healthcare to patients,” said Priddy. “I am pleased with what I’ve seen and I look forward to exploring further.”

Specifically, the AWC executive met with Grand Bahama Port Authority executives, president of the Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce Barry Malcolm and several members of that island’s business community as he explored its potential.

Warm receptions in New Providence were noted at visits with the Minister of Investments Khaalis Rolle and his team, respected physician Dr Conville Brown, Minister of State in the Ministry of Legal Affairs Damian Gomez and Free National Movement Chairman Darron Cash.

AWC is now looking forward to building upon these relationships for the possible establishment of a $200 million to $250 million venture to create over 200 jobs once complete. The development of a proposed 1,500 square-feet hospital would be the country’s biggest medical tourism site to target medical travelers, the expatriate community and local patients seeking the US standard of medicine and medical care in some of the world’s most desirable tourist and business locations.

AWC has targeted Barbados in the southern Caribbean, The Bahamas in the north as well as the Canary Islands and Uruguay to start with. The company works closely with local governments in developing their hospitals and presents a unique public-private partnership model that will bring considerable wealth to the host countries.

source: http://www.caribbeannewsnow.com / Caribbean News Now / Home> News  / April 26th, 2013

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Turkish Medical Tourism Lures Lesbos Residents

Posted on April 25, 2013 | Comments Off on Turkish Medical Tourism Lures Lesbos Residents

A private hospital in Adramyttion, Turkey is calling the residents of the Greek Island Lesbos for medical exams and hospitalization at very good prices, while they are bombarded with publicity in the press and on the Internet, according to an announcement issued by the Athens Medical Association (ISA).

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ISA notes that this is an “attack of interest”, which is projected by the mass media of Lesbos as medical tourism in Turkey, with no reactions on the Greek side.

ISA denounced that the Medical Association of Lesbos has sent a written protest about this issue, reporting that the health and national identity of the island’s residents is “threatened by a premium Turkish interest and a general Greek indifference.”

The announcement continues: “Why do thousands of children of the Aegean have to grow up without pediatricians and not with Turkish pediatricians, since Greece has not a single pediatrician to send? One thing is for sure: If Greece leaves dozens of islands and thousands of children without medical care, somebody else will be found to raise them.”

The Lesbos Medical Association has sent many paper reports, but there has been no official answer.

source: http://www.greece.greekreporter.com / Greek Reporter / Home / by Margarita Papantoniou / April 24th, 2013

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Heritance Ayurveda Maha Gedara bags Global award for Best Resort

Posted on April 23, 2013 | Comments Off on Heritance Ayurveda Maha Gedara bags Global award for Best Resort

Heritance Ayurveda Maha Gedara was recognized as the “Best Ayurveda Resort” at the 4th FIT Health and Wellness Awards held at ITB 2013 in Berlin, the world’s largest travel trade fair. The FIT Health and Wellness Awards are presented in three categories- “Best Ayurveda Resort”, “Best Health and Spa Resort” and “Best Active Wellness Resort”. FIT Reisen is Europe’s largest tour operator for wellness holidays. The accolade was awarded based on guest experiences with similar resorts across the globe.

Heritance Ayurveda Maha Gedara and Malin Hapugoda (Managing Director, Aitken Spence Hotels ) receiving the award

Heritance Ayurveda Maha Gedara and Malin Hapugoda (Managing Director, Aitken Spence Hotels ) receiving the award

ITB Berlin 2013 is the world’s largest meeting point of international tourism decision- makers and business leaders. The global tourism industry acclaims this summits’ dual function of a travel trade fair, to be the largest in the world and it acts as a global platform for diverse resorts to present itself.

Since time immemorial, man has been engaged in the pursuit of achieving and maintaining an optimum state of health.

The emergence of Ayurveda in 600 BC as a natural way of healing has grown in global popularity as it has evolved into a scientific system of holistic healing.

The resorts novel delivery of a professional Ayurvedic experience without the compromise of luxury has enabled it to carve its niche in the minds of wellness enthusiasts globally. This has helped Heritance Ayurveda Maha Gedara pave its way to been regarded as the “Best Ayurveda Resort” per global standards.

“Ayurveda has evolved into a holistic lifestyle system and it is viewed as a system of treatment and comprehensive health care”, said Samantha Gunarathne, General Manager, Heritance Ayurveda Maha Gedara.

“The maintenance of constant innovation into adapting the traditional rituals of the Ayurvedic practice has helped Heritance Ayurveda Maha Gedara offer a differentiated unmatched experience.

A consistent trend across the Heritance portfolio is the ability to incorporate the rich culture and tradition into the processes adopted by our resorts”, said Malin Hapugoda, Managing Director, Aitken Spence Hotels.

Aitken Spence is Sri Lanka’s largest resort operator and one of the largest international hotel operators in the Maldives. The group also manages a portfolio of hotels in India and Oman. The company’s premier resorts operate under the brand Heritance.

source: http://www.dailynews.lk / Daily News / Home / Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013

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