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Dubai launches medical tourism portal

Posted on April 12, 2016 | Comments Off on Dubai launches medical tourism portal

International medical tourists can now book their procedures online, along with a range of healthcare related services at a newly launched web portal.

International medical tourists travelling to Dubai can now book their procedures online at a new web portal. International medical tourists travelling to Dubai can now book their procedures online at a new web portal.

International medical tourists travelling to Dubai can now book their procedures online at a new web portal. International medical tourists travelling to Dubai can now book their procedures online at a new web portal.

Dubai Health Experience provides health, travel, hospitality and visa services online, and Dubai Health Authority (DHA) is aiming to attract more than 500,000 international medical tourists by 2020.

The portal enables people to log on to the website and book procedure packages – including wellness, cosmetic and dental services, ophthalmology, orthopaedics, physiotherapy and specialised medical tests – at any of the 26 private and public hospitals in Dubai,

Dubai Health Experience also allows guests to access numerous other incentives, such as discounted Emirates airfares and hotel stays.

DHA chairman of the board of directors and director-general Humaid Al Qutami said: “Dubai is at the pinnacle of safety, security, creativity and innovation and has over 200 nationalities living here. It has been a pioneer and leader in global development and by choosing to be a global hub of medical tourism it will redefine development on the map of this region.”

DHA head of medical tourism initiative Laila Al Marzouqi added: “In 26 hospitals of Dubai we witnessed a traffic of 638,000 medical tourists, of whom nearly 47,000 were international tourists. This high traffic was recorded at just the 26 private and public hospitals and we are not even talking about the medical tourism procedures conducted in over 1,000 clinics and ambulatory care centres in Dubai. Every year the number goes up by 12 to 15%.

“We are adhering to international best practices and do not think there would be any malpractice, but this provision has been provided for the peace of mind of the patient. If there is a complication, then the individual will be allowed to return to UAE free of charge and revision of the surgery will be carried out free of charge. This insurance valid for a month after the procedure will cover the complication at no extra cost to the patient.”

source: http://www.hoteliermiddleeast.com / HotelierMiddleEast.com / Home> Leisure / by David Thompson / April 11th, 2016

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TAT unveils new campaign to boost medical tourism

Posted on March 8, 2014 | Comments Off on TAT unveils new campaign to boost medical tourism

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Bangkok : (NNT)

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has introduced the “Thailand Extreme Makeover” campaign, aiming to attract more medical tourists from around the globe via the internet.

TAT Governor Thawatchai Aranyik said as part of the government’s policy to push Thailand to become a hub for medical tourism in Asia, the TAT was targeting to penetrate the beauty market this year, starting with the launch of a new campaign called “Thailand Extreme Makeover”. The campaign will accept online applications from foreigners and three of them will win a trip to Thailand to receive beauty services.

The winners will also get to travel around the country, during which video clips of all activities will be uploaded to social media in accordance with the theme “Happiness You Can Share”. The internet is one of the tools being used to serve the TAT’s goal of drawing more visitors to Thailand and generating up to 2 trillion baht in 2014.

According to reports, the number of foreign visitors in the medical tourism category currently exceeds 1 million persons a year, valued at over 30 billion baht. The Middle Eastern market is the largest, taking up 32%, followed by the Asian and European markets at 24% and 14% respectively. 67% of the visitors choose to come to Thailand for hospitality and quality services while 45% come for its high medical standard.

source: http://www.thainews.prd.go.th / National News Bureau of Thailand / February 28th, 2014

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DHCC receives delegation of 55 top travel agents from Eastern Europe to promote medical tourism in Dubai

Posted on September 24, 2013 | Comments Off on DHCC receives delegation of 55 top travel agents from Eastern Europe to promote medical tourism in Dubai

Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) has received from a delegation of over 50 leading travel agents from across Eastern Europe.

The visit, organised by the Department of Tourism and Commercial Marketing, was aimed at promoting Dubai as a leading tourism destination, and an opportunity for both parties to discuss DHCC’s Medical Tourism strategy.

DHCC is an established, internationally recognised centre of healthcare excellence, and has a particular focus on improving education and research and promoting medical tourism. In 2012, Dubai welcomed over 101,000 visitors from Eastern Europe, and the visit provided an opportunity for DHCC to promote Dubai as a destination for medical tourism, as well as discuss ways to attract more visitors from Central and Eastern Europe.

During the visit, the delegates toured DHCC and were given a presentation on DHCC’s Medical Tourism initiatives at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Academic Medical Centre, the education and research arm of DHCC, to further understand the world-class facilities available to both local and international patients, which are highly regulated and comparable to international standards.

DHCC also invited a number of its leading medical institutions to network and discuss medical tourism with the delegates, and highlight the importance of the industry for the UAE. Alongside its wide range of medical services, DHCC provides a range of benefits for medical tourists including Medical Indemnity Insurance and agreements with hotels.

Speaking about the visit, Marwan Abedin, CEO DHCC said, �We are delighted to welcome the delegation to DHCC. DHCC has established itself as a world-class destination for medical tourism, and we want to see the continued growth of this thriving industry. We want to ensure DHCC grows to become one of the world’s leading major international medical tourism hubs catering for the medical needs and wellbeing of international patients.’ Dr Wajdi Al Daghma, MD Strategy and Business Development for DHCC said, �DHCC has witnessed unprecedented growth in the past decade and has seen the inclusion of a large number of new medical facilities and professionals. We are constantly expanding and improving our health services and Dubai has all of the right elements to attract foreign patients.’ WAM/MN

source: http://www.wam.org.ae / wam – Emirates News Agency / Wam Dubai / September 14th, 2013

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Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council anchors itself in Hong Kong

Posted on September 9, 2013 | Comments Off on Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council anchors itself in Hong Kong

Hong Kong (HKSAR) :

The Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) regional office in Hong Kong opened recently, bringing to three the number of Asian offices of the Malaysian Government-funded body.

The Chief Executive Officer of the MHTC, Dr Mary Wong, said that Hong Kong was chosen as a regional office location not just because of its close proximity and ties to the Mainland but also because of its central location in the region and its status as a financial centre.

“We can do a lot from Hong Kong, like in terms of networking with Mainland hospitals for referral of patients and promoting our presence to both industry and patient groups,” Dr Wong said.

The number of visitors travelling from China (including Hong Kong) to Malaysia for medical treatment has doubled from 7 500 in 2010 to over 15 000 in 2012. Dr Wong sees the MHTC Hong Kong office as key to lifting this number to over 50 000 in three to five years.

She said that Malaysia is particularly favoured for treatments related to cardiology, oncology, orthopaedics, in vitro fertilisation, electron beam tomography and other treatments, and added that 11 new hospitals are being built in the country, making it a reliable choice for overseas patients seeking quality healthcare.

The MHTC office is located within the Malaysia Building in Wan Chai, providing a convenient resource and one-stop service centre for the industry and patients who want to know more about medical travel to the country.

The Director-General of Investment Promotion, Mr Simon Galpin, congratulated the MHTC on its opening in Hong Kong.

He said, “Hong Kong and Malaysia are both leading medical centres in the region. Given the close relationship of the medical professions in Hong Kong and the Mainland, by setting up here the MHTC is in a good position to extend its reach into China from our city.”

source: http://www.7thspace.com / 7th Space.com / Home / August 29th, 2013

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TAT, Eyeing China’s Luxury Markets, Invites 30 Medical Facilitators and Travel Agencies on FAM Trip to Showcase Thailand’s Health and Wellness Services

Posted on August 21, 2013 | Comments Off on TAT, Eyeing China’s Luxury Markets, Invites 30 Medical Facilitators and Travel Agencies on FAM Trip to Showcase Thailand’s Health and Wellness Services

Bangkok :

More than 30 medical facilitators and travel agencies specialising in health and wellness travel from 10 countries are visiting Thailand between 12-18 August, 2013, for the second annual fam trip of its kind organised by the Tourism Authority of Thailand.

The Thailand Medical and Wellness Tourism Trade and Media FAM Trip 2013 has been designed to showcase the market potential of Thailand’s health and wellness services, with a special focus on opportunities to tap the luxury Chinese market.

Mr. Suraphon Svetasreni, TAT Governor, said “Because we received a good response to last year’s event, we decided to repeat it this year for buyers from the US, Australia, Russia, United Arab Emirates, and Oman. The most important new potential high-end market is from mainland China where there is great demand for high-end luxury health tour programmes.”

The TAT Governor noted, “The invited participants will have had a good chance to see the full range of our unique health and wellness facilities. Currently, 28 Thai hospitals are JCI-accredited, the highest number of this prestigious international standard in Asia. Furthermore, Thailand is widely recognised by various international institutes as the spa capital of Asia.”

The fam trip includes a conference on 13 August at which well-known Thai physicians have discussed trends and advanced medical treatments. They include Dr. Sanguan Kunaporn, a famous plastic surgeon from Phuket International Hospital, Dr. Somjate Manipalviratn, M.D., a well-known fertility treatment expert from Superior A.R.T., and Dr. Buncha Dangnium, M.D., a famous anti-aging physician from Villa Medica.

Another activity of the event is a business-matching meeting open to 58 Thai sellers from hospitals, clinics, and spas to meet with buyers for business opportunities, discussions, and to introduce their products and services. After the trade event, the fam trip participants will visit health and wellness medical facilities in Bangkok, Phuket, and Hua Hin.

​Mr. Suraphon said, “This trade event will have been an excellent opportunity for Thai health and wellness providers to meet buyers from new markets. It will have also emphasised on Thailand’s reputation as “The World Leader in Medical and Wellness Tourism.”

The Thai health and wellness tourism sector is expected to be a major contributor to the total projected revenue earnings of two trillion Baht in 2014, from both foreign and domestic tourism.

Contact Information:

International Public Relations Division

Tourism Authority of Thailand

Tel: +66 (0) 2250 5500 ext. 4545-48

Fax: +66 (0) 2253 7419 E-mail: prdiv3@tat.or.th

Web site: www.tatnews.org

source: http://www.pattayamail.com / Pattaya Mail / Home> Travel & Tourism / by TAT / Saturday – August 17th, 2013

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