by Denise

While the economy in the U.S. continues to stagnate, the hospitality industry in India and Asian and Pacific Island regions continues to grow. Why? Because tens of thousands of people from around the world are travelling across borders for medical and dental care in those areas. Why? Because lower costs for care, in addition to faster service, has driven many people from their homelands and toward foreign destinations for their health and wellness care.

In India, the hotel and hospitality markets estimate income of nearly $30 billion between 2011 and 2011, according to Business Wire. Medical tourism is among the major trends leading to such an economic boom for India. However, India isn’t the only Asian-Pacific country to benefit from increased tourism to the area. Countries like Malaysia, the Philippines and China are growing in popularity as medical destinations. Healthcare services offered in the Philippines have generated earnings of over one billion dollars from foreign tourists between 2006 and 1010.

According to the HealthCore Industry Report, the health and wellness medical tourism market has become one of the fastest growing industries in the world. The Philippines are hosting the first Global Healthcare Forum, where they intend to announce the findings of the report. The Philippines has the potential to focus on expanding their own healthcare infrastructure, according to Joyce Alumno,  HealthCore Executive Director and Chief Strategist.

Adding to the benefits of the industry overall, the Filipino people are well known for their friendliness and compassion. They speak English, which also encourages foreign travelers to consider treatment there.

For information regarding medical tourism in the Asia-Pacific region, visit PlacidWay.com, your authoritative resources for topics, providers and treatments abroad.

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by PlacidWay

The surge of travelers from around the globe have increased the demand for quality and accessible medical and dental care abroad, and countries around the world are stepping up to the plate to offer quality care and excellence in a number of medical and dental fields. Medical tourism conferences around the globe note the growing demand for affordable, quality care, and tracking the hundreds of thousands of people traveling from their home countries for care abroad.

Conferences in October 2011 include:

• Global Benefits Conference in Chicago
• Expatriate Healthcare, Travel Insurance & Global Healthcare Conference in Chicago
• 3rd Geotourism Conference in Oman
• International Conference for Academic Disciplines, Italy

November 2011 conferences include:

• Tourism Futures in the Netherlands
• Global Eco Asia-Pacific Tourism Conference in Australia
• 2nd Regional Conference on Tourism Research 2011 in Malaysia

December 2011 conferences include:

• Consumer Behavior in Tourism Symposium 2011 in Italy
• World Research Summit for Tourism and Hospitality in Hong Kong
• Technology in Hospitality and Tourism 2011 in Australia

Conferences such as these focus on medical consumer behaviors and desires, and are a focal point of such meetings. Sustaining medical tourism business is also addressed at conferences, as is how medical providers may best meet the growing needs of increasing client bases when it comes to medical tourism and travel abroad.

The 9th ITC National Tourism Conference will take place in India in January 2012, as will the ENTER 2010 eTourism – Present and Future Services and Applications, and many more. Medical tourism is a viable, serious business these days, and continues to grow, as global patients want increased accessibility, affordability and choices when it comes to their health and wellness.

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by Denise

The Medical Tourism Association predicts that the next decade will bring an explosion in international healthcare capabilities and options, with over 16,000,000 Americans alone are expected to travel to foreign destinations for their medical care. A recent medical tourism convention in Costa Rica brought additional attention to the medical tourism industry, with dozens of representatives from countries around the world seeking to more deeply entrench or establish themselves as quality healthcare providers and facilitators in the field.

Actually, the upcoming 4th World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress scheduled for Chicago from October 25 through 28, 2011, has predicted that revenues generated from medical tourism around the world will generate billions of dollars in 2012.

Countries from Southeast Asia to Central Europe are climbing onboard the fastest growing industry in the 21st century, promoting their certified and accredited services, doctors, surgeons, specialists and facilities. It’s hard not to be noticed when the World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress expects 1500 or more attendees this year, with over 120 exhibits and medical and healthcare representatives from over 85 different countries around the world.

For additional information regarding the 4th World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress, medical tourism in general, or reliable, timely and transparent information regarding medical and surgical procedures, treatments and quality healthcare providers around the world, contact PlacidWay.com. From cosmetic surgical procedures like eyebrow lifts to cardiac care, stem cell treatments or neurosurgery procedures for Parkinson’s disease, the medical industry provides affordable, accessible
resources and providers in increasing locations around the globe.

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by Denise

Medical tourism and travel conferences, business summits and meetings around the world place an emphasis on the proliferation of the popularity for medical travel today.  In early May 2011, the second medical travel international business summit will occur in Costa Rica, with 90% of exhibiting spaces already reserved.  To date, 35 lecturers discussing health benefits, facilities, and patient-centered care have signed up, as have 8 countries, with more growing on a daily basis.

Also called the Latin American Congress, the speakers and lecturers who have signed up to present information and resources come from 20 international destinations, discussing medical tourism market opportunities, patient safety and quality, service certification, and medical tourism and medical travel promotion opportunities.

Among the attendees, representatives from the United States, Canada, Mexico, and other Latin American countries will focus on developing relationships with foreign medical providers in order to give patients from around the world not only better prices, but enhanced quality of care.

Costa Rica is a leading destination for medical health tourism and is ranked fourth in the Latin American area for its health system. The U.S. is ranked 36th, which may perhaps explain why growing numbers of Americans have begun to cross borders in all directions for more affordable  medical, vision and dental care and services.

Actually, Costa Rica earns approximately $60 million a year from global travelers and the country is expecting over 2 million visitors as the Baby Boomer generation comes into full swing by 2015.

For more information about the International Business Summit, contact the Council for the International Promotion of Costa Rica Medicine (PROMED) in the U.S. at 1-888-304-8237 or PlacidWay.com

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by Denise

The 4th World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress slated to be held in Chicago from October 25 through 28, 2011, predicts that revenue from medical tourists traveling to leading medical providers around the globe will generate billions of dollars this coming year.  Countries promoting their accredited services and facilities, certified doctors and medical tourism itself are expected to exceed revenue generated in previous years. The World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress is expecting up to 1500 attendees this year, with over 120 exhibits and medical and healthcare representatives from over 85 different countries around the world.

PlacidWay, a leading medical provider and information resource for global travelers, is helping to promote the event. Already a leader in the field and facilitator for excellent, certified and experienced providers around the world, PlacidWay offers transparent pricing information, qualifications and credentials of all physicians and center profiles available for medical travelers from Southeast Asia to Central Europe, South Africa and Latin American destinations.

The World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress will enjoy its fourth gathering this October with participating delegations from countries leading the medical tourism boom, from Jordan to the Bahamas, and Costa Rica to South Korea. Medical tourism facilitators, consulting firms, insurance companies and employers gather at the ever-growing World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress to discuss marketing and promotion for clients, employee benefits, and health insurance providers and consulting firms seeking additional options in healthcare benefits for all.

For additional information regarding the 4th World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress, contact PlacidWay.com or the Medical Tourism Association.

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by Denise

The 3rd The Global Health & Medical Tourism Congress (GHMTC) is meeting on September 22-24th in Los Angeles, California, offering over 2,000 attendees the chance to meet and network, learn about the latest in medical technology and patient-centered care, and to discuss growing needs and consumer options for health and wellness, medical tourism, and developing collaboration with accredited and certified facilities around the globe focused on providing accessibility and options to consumers around the globe.

PlacidWay is proud to participate in the world’s largest and most influential medical tourism conference. “We’re looking forward to the conference,” says Pramod Goel, CEO and founder of PlacidWay, a medical resource portal based in Denver, Colorado. “Doing so gives us the opportunity to meet and network with the best healthcare professionals from around the world and learn about the latest industry trends and innovations.”

This conference brings together a group of people who care about quality healthcare services, offer compassionate and patient-centered care and an increasingly growing collection of providers in the medical tourism industry ecosystem, providing diversity, choices and effective medical tourism options.

PlacidWay is a leading medical tourism portal reaching over 25 countries, offering the most comprehensive resources to consumers seeking the best in medical care from all points of the globe. “We offer options,” Goel says simply. “Our focus is on giving medical consumers from Nigeria to Brooklyn choices when it comes to quality, accessible and affordable medical care. We provide transparency, research and education for our customers, and offer them the opportunity to customize their medical travel experiences for the best in care practices.”

The Global Health & Medical Tourism Congress (GHMTC) conference provides PlacidWay the unique opportunity to broaden their resources and network with global medical and healthcare service providers, continuing to offer the best in medical tourism practices.

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by PlacidWay

This year’s 3rd World Medical Tourism and Global Healthcare Congress is expected to be bigger and better than before.  More insurance companies, employers and medical tourism facilitators are involved in the industry than ever before.  

Some of the Highlights of this Years Conference

• Up to 2,000 Attendees from over 60 countries
• Up to 10,000 pre-scheduled networking meetings
• Up to  100 Speakers
• Buyers of Healthcare VIP Program – Bringing up to 200 buyers of healthcare to the conference
• More International Employers, Insurance Companies and Buyers than Before
• Special focus on Global Benefits and Global Insurance Programs
• Special Focus on Medical Tourism Cities, Healthcare Development and Sustainable Healthcare
• Special Focus on Expatriate Healthcare, Travel Insurance and Global Health Insurance

Accomplish in three days what would otherwise take you years.

Click Here to receive registration information.

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