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TAT to organize medical tourism fam trip in August

Posted on May 27, 2013

Bangkok : (NNT) : The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will organize the Thailand Medical and Wellness Tourism Fam Trip 2013 in mid-August , targeting to expand the market of quality Chinese tourists. TAT Deputy Governor for Tourism Products and … Continue reading →

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Selection of Andhra hospital for ‘best medical tourism facility award’ by tourism ministry kicks up a controversy

Posted on May 24, 2013 | Comments Off on Selection of Andhra hospital for ‘best medical tourism facility award’ by tourism ministry kicks up a controversy

 

Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, had not applied for the award.

Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, had not applied for the award.

The selection of Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, for the “best medical tourism facility” award, as part of the National Tourism Awards 2011-12 by the Union ministry of tourism, has kicked up a controversy.

The awards were presented by President Pranab Mukherjee in the presence of Tourism Minister K. Chiranjeevi at a function in New Delhi on March 18. Andhra Pradesh, Chiranjeevi’s home state, bagged as many as seven awards, including the best state award for “comprehensive development of tourism in the rest of India”.

The “best medical tourism facility” award to Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, has raised many an eyebrow as promoters of the hospital are closely related to the tourism minister. Chiranjeevi’s son and popular Telugu film hero Ram Charan Teja (who is now set to make his Bollywood debut with Zanjeer remake) is married to Upasana, granddaughter of Apollo Hospitals chairman Pratap C. Reddy. Upasana is now heading the charity initiatives of Apollo Hospitals group.

An RTI query posed by Rakesh Reddy Dubbudu, a Warangalbased activist, with the tourism ministry has revealed that the Apollo Hospitals management did not apply for the award, but the state government did it on its behalf. The four other applications for the award, however, were sent by the managements of various hospitals.

“The RTI reply has revealed that senior IAS officer Chandana Khan, special chief secretary (tourism and culture), applied for the award on behalf of the Apollo Hospitals. On the other hand, the four other entries were sent by the managements of Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune, Somatheertham Ayurvedic Hospital and Yoga Centre Pvt Ltd, Thiruvananthapuram, Leo Juventa Centre for Integrated Medicine, Hyderabad, and Medi Connect India Division of Indian Holiday Pvt Ltd, New Delhi,” Rakesh said.

“The question is why should the state government recommend only one hospital?” he asked.

source: http://www.indiatoday.intoday.in / India Today / India Today> India> South> Story / by A. Srinivasa Rao / Hyderabad – May 21st, 2013

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Medical tourism is serious business

Posted on May 6, 2013 | Comments Off on Medical tourism is serious business

The concept of medical tourism in a nutshell is the movement of patients from expensive territories to cheaper destinations in order to undergo procedures.

In this way, healthcare costs can be significantly reduced for the patient whilst the destinations also benefit from not just the direct costs associated with procedures but a raft of secondary effects.

Those who can benefit come in several stages including those in construction, consultants, engineers and utilities as infrastructure is built. Government benefits from the taxation and duties payable with the exception of specific exclusion incentives.

Should staff be local, money remains in the economy to a great extent and if from off-island their spending whilst on-island extends to their own utilities, leisure, rent and cost of living spend.

Secondly, once a facility is established, workers are needed to staff it. Whilst Cayman may not be able to supply specific specialists, there is also a need for nurses, carers, kitchen, administration, cleaning and security staff. Suppliers of food and other goods could benefit from the increased activity, leading to an economic stimulus.

Any imported specialists would also need housing with the attendant second order effects on the rental and accommodations industry, with possibilities that new build housing be established for the same reasons.

Following the undergoing of procedures, it is felt that the beaches and atmosphere of the venue are an ideal way to recuperate. Therefore, the tourism industry proper comes into play at this stage.

Cayman Airways and other airlines would be required to service areas of the greatest demand, which would be likely to add significant aircraft movement to Owen Roberts International Airport, which would reopen the discussion about runway extension and landside facility revamping. Facilities would need to be refined for people unable to stand or queue through immigration. There may also be a need for an investment in the road system in order to obviate any potential gridlock issues at peak times.

source: http://www.compasscayman.com / Cay Compass.com / Home> Article / by Joe Shooman   joe@cfp.ky / April 30th, 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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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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