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Boynton Beach, FL (PRWEB) October 14, 2010
Bruce Pearson, a 64-year-old man from Boynton Beach, Florida says that he will forgo his future Medicare advantages in his ongoing efforts to steer clear of the U.S. overall health care method. Rather, he will travel to Bumrungrad International hospital in Bangkok, Thailand, exactly where he has been receiving his overall health care since 2005.
Frustrated with the U.S. well being care method, Pearson is afraid wellness care reform will make even longer lines, unacceptable wait times, too considerably paper perform, and generate more anxiety for physicians and nurses that could effect security. Pearson says Bumrungrad is like coming home, compared to a dreaded hospital visit here in the United States.
Bruce Pearson is one of the tens of thousands American sufferers a year that travel to Bangkok to obtain care from physicians at Bumrungrad International hospital several of its medical doctors are educated and have practiced at best healthcare institutions and hospitals in the U.S. American sufferers save as a lot as 80% on costs by traveling to Bumrungrad International for their wellness care as an alternative of getting it in the United States. A new survey performed by the Florida-primarily based Medical Tourism Association (MTA) shows the range of U.S. patient satisfaction with Bumrungrad.
The survey reflects the opinions of more than 250 U.S. sufferers who intentionally traveled to Bumrungrad International and paid for wellness care out-of-pocket.
Chapel Hill, NC (Vocus/PRWEB) December 08, 2010
Sufferers Beyond Borders (TM), the very best-promoting consumer reference guide for medical tourism, is pleased to announce the December 2010 release of Focus ON: Bumrungrad International Hospital, profiling the renowned Asian destination that has treated more international sufferers than any other.
Positioned in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand, this award-winning healthcare campus boasts a lot of of Thailands prime doctors, such as physicians educated at Johns Hopkins, the Cleveland Clinic, Stanford, MD Anderson, and the Mayo Clinic. More than 200 have been US board-certified.
Established in 1980, Bumrungrads primary facility now measures 1 million square feet and houses a 554-bed tertiary-care hospital, advanced imaging department, ISO-certified laboratory, clinical research center, and health-related heliport. The hospital offers 30 specialty centers and has the resources and capacity to meet all patient needs on one particular campus, inside days rather than weeks. During the past decade, much more than 3 million individuals from 190 countries have traveled to Bumrungrad for its mixture of medical good quality, efficiency, value, and Thai hospitality, creating it a single of the worlds most well-liked destinations for health-related travelers.
With expenses averaging 5080% significantly less than comparable remedies in the US and with a 90% satisfaction ranking in recent Gallup polls, it is straightforward to see why so a lot of healthcare shoppers are producing the trek to Thailand, says Josef Woodman, author of Sufferers Beyond Borders. I have personally been a patient at Bumrungrad International, and the knowledge is comparable to the greatest healthcare and service to be located in North America or Europe.
Bumrungrad was the first hospital in Asia to acquire Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation (in 2002) and was reaccredited in 2005 and 2008. International health-related coordinators, multilingual buyer service employees, airport reception services, and a range of ethnic meals possibilities are amongst the innovations Bumrungrad offers the international patient.
Sufferers Beyond Borders Focus ON: Bumrungrad International will offer healthcare consumers worldwide in-depth information on the hospitals best specialties and medical doctors, achievements, accreditation, signature solutions, patient case studies, and travel information.
We are gratified to be partnering with Individuals Beyond Borders to produce this new digital-format publication, says Kenneth Mays, senior director of Hospital Marketing and advertising and Organization Development for Bumrungrad International. Individuals Beyond Borders is the bible for medical travelers, so its only all-natural that we need to collaborate on this critical resource for international patients who want to make sensible and informed healthcare decisions.
Developed by the study and editorial group of Patients Beyond Borders, the Concentrate ON: series functions a 32-page, complete-color digital brochure and eBook highlighting the world’s leading, internationally accredited hospitals and specialty centers in a totally searchable, dynamic, consumer-friendly format. Published beneath the Individuals Beyond Borders brand, the series delivers healthcare customers detailed info on specialties, procedures, expenses, and travel arranging from the most recognized, trusted information source in international medical travel.
Focus ON: Bumrungrad International will be accessible from a range of sources, including the Sufferers Beyond Borders site, Bumrungrads internet site, Kindle, GoogleEditions and other eBook readers, iPhone and other mobile devices, health-related, company, and reference libraries worldwide, and all common social networks.
About Bumrungrad International Hospital
Bumrungrad International (pronounced Bahm-roong-RAHT, which means “care for the people”) is an internationally accredited, multispecialty hospital situated in Bangkok, Thailand. It is the largest private health-related center in Southeast Asia, serving more than 300 inpatients and 3,000 outpatients per day. Bumrungrad delivers state-of-the-art diagnostic, therapeutic, and intensive care facilities on a single, modern campus.
For much more data on Bumrungrad International, please get in touch with:
Lasa Sophonpanich, International Advertising and marketing Executive
33 Sukhumvit Road three, Wattana
Bangkok, THAILAND 10110
Tel: +662 667.1000
E mail: lasa(at)bumrungrad(dot)com
Internet: http://www.bumrungrad.com
About Healthful Travel Media
Healthy Travel Media, an independent imprint primarily based in Chapel Hill, NC, publishes books, eBooks, video, online, mobile, and social networking information and applications on healthcare, health, and wellness travel. Its flagship international title, Individuals Beyond Borders, now in its Second Edition, is the worlds major customer reference guide for healthcare tourism and is filled with authoritative, accessible tips. Nation editions, city editions, and person facility editions aid healthcare consumers make informed choices toward successful medical travel.
For a lot more data or media queries, please make contact with:
Judy Orchard, communications manager
Tel: +1 919 545.0668
E-mail: jorchard(at)patientsbeyondborders(dot)com
Web: http://www.patientsbeyondborders.com
Note: Qualified members of the media are invited to request a evaluation copy of Concentrate ON: Bumrungrad International, Individuals Beyond Borders: Second Edition, or any other title from our developing library. Please make contact with jorchard(at)patientsbeyondborders(dot)com.
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New York, NY (PRWEB) April 10, 2011
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) cooperating with VISA credit card providers and tourism entrepreneurs are delighted to present Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2011 which will be held from June 15th to August 15th, 2011. The site will highlight info of the event, tourist attractions, spas, accommodation, and restaurants in seven participating provinces which are: Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Pattaya, Hua Hin, Samui, Phuket, and Had Yai. Tourists can get pleasure from discounts from participating stores in:
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Bangkok, Thailand (PRWEB) June 23, 2011
Ruben Toral, CEO and Founder of the international medical doctor directory Medeguide, is featured in the not too long ago published book Aerotropolis — The Way We Will Reside Subsequent by John Kasarda and Greg Lindsay.
Aerotropolis, published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux, focuses on the role airports play as centers of financial improvement in the 21st century and how speed is a crucial competitive advantage in todays globalized economy, as evidenced by the achievement of firms like FedEx and Apple. The book has been positively reviewed by BusinessWeek, New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and the Economic Instances among others.
In the book, Lindsay interviews Toral for a section entitled Healthcare Leave and writes extensively about Torals role as a pioneer in medical tourism and the lead architect of Bumrungrad International hospitals position as business icon. Below Toral’s guidance, the hospital’s international patient volume culminated at 450,000 patient visits per year, and was featured prominently in international media, like the award-winning program 60 Minutes.
Lindsay first interviewed Toral for a story that appeared in Quick Company in Could 2008, at the suggestion of John Kasarda, Kenan Distinguished Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Kenan-Flagler Organization College and director of the enterprise schools nonprofit outreach arm, the Frank Hawkins Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise. In Kasardas eyes, health-related tourism is the manifestation of his theory that proximity is no longer a competitive benefit if much better, quicker and cheaper possibilities exist only a plane ride away.
Both Toral and Kasarda see healthcare transforming from a locally delivered service to a international 1. As Toral wryly puts it, if Toyota shops globally to get very best items and rates to create their cars, why shouldnt employers shop globally to get the very best goods and prices in healthcare?
Toral is actively functioning as a consultant to insurers, employers, hospitals and governments to develop new models to deliver healthcare globally. As part of his healthcare globalization initiatives, Toral founded Medeguide, a customer site that characteristics leading doctors from major international hospitals around the planet.
About Ruben Toral
Ruben Toral is a recognized specialist in healthcare marketing, medical tourism and healthcare globalization. Mr. Toral is the CEO and founder of Medeguide, an on-line international medical professional directory, and CEO of Mednet Asia Ltd., a strategic consulting firm that provides branding, advertising and enterprise development services to hospitals, medical tourism promotion boards and insurers worldwide. With over 17 years of expertise in healthcare marketing and advertising, Mr. Toral has constructed firms, brands, and doctor networks in Asia, Latin America and North America. Formerly Group Marketing Director for Bumrungrad International hospital in Bangkok, Thailand, Mr. Toral is broadly credited for pioneering healthcare tourism and positioning Bumrungrad International as the worlds major medical tourism destination.
About Medeguide
Medeguide is an international medical professional directory listing high quality physicians from major hospitals in best healthcare travel destinations. Popular with expatriates and health-related tourists, Medeguide allows users to find doctors by country, hospital, specialty, procedure or condition. Customers can view and examine physicians with no the hassle of going by means of multiple hospital websites. Medeguides effective, easy-to-use on the internet platform enables customers to get suggestions about doctors from other patients, request appointments, and read articles about leading doctors, remedy alternatives and destinations.
For much more information get in touch with:
Leanne Gryga at leanne.gryga(at)medeguide(dot)com. Tel: + 66 two 762 7851. Medeguide (Thailand) 165 Sukhumvit 49, Bangkok 10110 Thailand. Medeguide.com
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Chapel Hill, NC (PRWEB) July 19, 2011
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Yardley, PA (PRWEB) September 7, 2004
Global Traveler, the only U.S.-based magazine written for the frequent-traveling executive, is rewarding readers with sweepstakes-style drawings for business-class tickets to Italy, Prague, Sao Paulo and Dublin. Winners of each contest, featured in Global Traveler magazine and on its Web site at http://www.globaltravlerusa.com, are selected by random drawing.
-Tourism Ireland is offering two Aer Lingus Premiere business-class tickets from U.S. gateways to Dublin, plus accommodations for three nights at the Westin Dublin overlooking Trinity College. There’s nothing like the warmth of the Irish people.
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For complete contest rules, visit http://www.globaltravelreusa.com or pick up a copy of Global Traveler magazine.
Featuring an eye-catching design, captivating photography and informative editorial, Global Traveler offers no-nonsense news, information and tips for frequent business travelers, but also takes into account the leisure interests of executive travelers. “Fine Vines,” a regular column by noted wine expert Eunice Fried, profiles the wines of one of Global Traveler’s featured destinations. Emily Aanderud, former editor at Condé Nast Women’s Sports & Fitness and ELLE magazines, writes about fashion trends for executive travelers in her monthly column, “Fashion on the Fly.” Alexandra Kirkman, a staff writer for Forbes magazine, weighs in each month with information about new travel gadgets in her column, “Tech Toys.”
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With an ABC-audited circulation of 60,238, Global Traveler is available nationally in top U.S. cities including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York and San Francisco. Global Traveler is also available in select airline lounges including Alitalia Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, EVA Airlines, China Airlines, Finnair, Malaysia Airlines, South African Airways, TAP Air Portugal, Turkish Airlines and at select newsstands and bookstores. Global Traveler is published by FXExpress Publications, Inc.
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(PRWEB) May 20, 2005
Kimberlee Tyner, a Registered Nurse, and Kathy Bogardus, a retired schoolteacher, went to Penang, Malaysia in early March 2005 to undergo liposuction and full facial rejuvenation, respectively. During the television segment, Kimberlee and Kathy discuss all aspects of being a medical tourist.
With Medical tourism being the “topic du jour” and many articles appearing in regional and national press, MedRetreat, in conjunction with WCTI TV 12, is announcing the first television segment focusing on the medical tourists’ point of view. The program contains extensive interviews with two medical tourists who traveled to Malaysia to undergo cosmetic surgery.
Judson Anglin, Managing Director of MedRetreat, LLC, states, “We’re the first U.S. company to provide full service options to Americans who want to go overseas for medical procedures, cosmetic surgery or dentistry. To date, we’ve had phenomenal feedback from many satisfied clients going to Malaysia and Thailand through MedRetreat. There have been various appearances of hospitals and governments promoting medical tourism, but, never from the traveling medical tourists’ point of view.”
This program features medical tourism with a human face, genuine Americans discussing the international flight, surgery details and recuperation in exotic luxury. Anglin says, “MedRetreat offers a variety of worldwide destinations matching the best surgeon and holiday vacation with the medical tourists requirements. And, to ensure the comfort and confidence of travelers, our international partnerships with professional, English speaking aides, provide the unparalleled service and security of a personal attendant for the entire medical retreat.”
The segment airs on May 26th, 11:00 p.m. and May 27th around 6:45 a.m. on “Good Morning Eastern Carolina” broadcasted on WCTI TV 12 in eastern North Carolina.
Contact:
Judson Anglin
301 519 8042
janglin@medretreat.com
MEDRETREAT, LLC
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Dublin (PRWEB) June 10, 2005
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c18772) has announced the addition of Medical Device Markets in the Asia Pacific Region: All Change in the Tiger Economies? to their offering.
Business opportunities in the Asian medical device and equipment markets are very different from a few years ago. The traditional tiger economies, characterised by economic growth, free market environment, developed industry and investment in health and health infrastructure have had a long haul back from the financial instability and economic downturn in the 1990′s.
This new report provides a regional overview as well as detailed information on nine key Asia/Pacific markets. The report provides five year forecasts to 2010. Also provided is a market outlook for 9 key markets, market valuations and markets put in their regional context.
Tiger clubs? At the same time, markets which had hitherto excited little industry or investor interest have emerged as real areas of opportunity for suppliers and service companies alike. Diverse influences – from deregulation and better trade links to improved access and the rise of medical tourism – are seeing markets such as Vietnam take an increasingly important role in the region.
With established western markets maturing, serious attention is being paid to the countries where manufacturers can see significant long-term growth. However, effective planning is vital, and impartial, thoroughly researched business data is essential to fully appreciate the current market status as a basis for future development.
In addition to highly detailed analysis of each market, the report provides a thought-provoking and comparative examination, putting opportunities into their current and future context. The report analyses the following key markets: Hong Kong, Indonesia, South Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam
For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c18772
Laura Wood
Senior Manager
Research and Markets
press@researchandmarkets.com
Fax: +353 1 4100 980
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(PRWEB) September 27, 2005
Imprimis Life, India’s leading dedicated healthcare and Life sciences specialist, released an indigenous in-depth study analysis on ‘The Healthcare Scenario of the Southeast Asia” today. The research was aimed at underlining the medical advantages that the Southeast Asian countries exhibit in comparison to the monetary disadvantages the West is struggling to overcome.
The research is a comparative analysis of the five Southeast Asian countries namely India, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand. The study gives a comprehensive break up of the market scenario of the five potential nations, individually highlighting their strengths and weakness.
Propelled by health conscious people and escalating medical costs the West is looking towards East for medical support. Southeast countries with their indigenous advantages of supreme medical treatment with low cost production and skilled workforce have emerged as the hot seats for medical tourism of the world.
While a heart surgery costs $ 30,000 in the US, it costs $ 6,000 in Southeast Asia. Similarly, a bone marrow transplant costs $ 26,000 here compared to $ 250,000 in the US, this disparity in cost difference has leveraged Southeast Asia as a competitive strength to promote medical tourism.
India as a healthcare hub is growing 30% annually and has a potential to attract over a million tourists per annum, augmenting its economic growth. India is also fast moving towards adopting international standards like accreditation of hospitals, providing the state-of-art healthcare facilities at far lesser prices compared to its western counterparts.
Aman Gupta, CEO, Imprimis Life Pvt Ltd on this occasion said “ With global revenues of an estimated $ 2.8 trillion, the healthcare industry is the world’s largest industry. The Indian healthcare industry has the potential to show the same exponential growth that the software and pharmaceutical industries have shown in the past decade .We at Imprimis being a pioneer in healthcare communications understand the growing competition and the importance of research to ensure the effective use of resources for the development of the healthcare sector”.
The complete research can be requested through a mail to info@imprimispr.com with your name, organisation name, designation, contact no and E-mail address and alternatively we can be visited at http://www.imprimispr.com.
About us
Imprimis Life is India’s first dedicated Healthcare communication consultancy. Part of South Asia’s largest communication group, Perfect Relations, Imprimis Life has its presence in more than 14 cities in India. We have unparalleled domain experience in Hospitals and Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, HIV/AIDS (issues, products, organisations), Diagnostics, Foods and commodities, Biotechnology, Healthcare retailing and others. Our resource team includes: Strategic initiative team, Marketing tie-up team, Seminar & conference team, Client servicing team, Media relations team, Media monitoring team, Editorial team, Crisis Management team and the Training team.
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Vancouver (PRWEB) February 10, 2006
For generations Paris has been renowned for its fine art, fine wine and the Eiffel Tower.
But thanks to the BC-based MedSolution.com, the City of Light is now a place where patients can access safe and affordable alternatives to the endless wait lists of the Canadian health system.
France has the number one health care system in the world. Meanwhile, Canadians suffer weeks and months for hip replacements, new knees and heart repairs, said MedSolution.com spokesperson Karin Basaraba.
The public has been crying out for real solutions to the waiting list crisis. MedSolution.coms hospitals in France are ready to answer the call.
MedSolution.com is one of a growing number of companies in the newly emerging medical tourism industry. Located in Burnaby BC, MedSolution.com connects North American patients with surgical services at English-speaking hospitals around the globe.
MedSolution.com is believed to be the first medical tourism company in North America to offer services in France. For patients in Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest, it is also the exclusive provider of access to three of the finest medical facilities in Paris:
VANCOUVER (PRWEB) February 22, 2006
Sending patients overseas for surgeries could not only drastically cut wait times, but also save the Quebec government millions of dollars, a Vancouver-based medical tourism company says.
“Premier Charest and Health Minister Couillard has announced a plan which could help thousands of Quebeckers escape their suffering,” said Karin Basaraba, spokesperson for MedSolution.com. “We feel medical tourism has a big part to play in this plan.”
MedSolution.com arranges for patients to obtain surgeries, such as hip and knee replacements, in their partner hospitals in India and France where prices are 30 to 90 per cent less than in the US. MedSolution.com is the only medical tourism company in North America who is partnered with hospitals in France which was ranked by the World Health Organization as the number one health care system in the world.
“Premier Charest has stated that he wants to build one of the best health systems in the world,” Basaraba said. “Sending patients to the USA is not necessarily the best answer for patients or taxpayers. We can connect patients with the worlds best health system and save taxpayers millions in the process.”
The new plan states that after being on a wait list for six months, the province would first look to an outpatient clinic to deliver the service. But after nine months, the province would pay for surgeries elsewhere in Canada or even outside the country. He estimates this would cost the Quebec government an additional $ 20 million a year.
But with prices in France and India dramatically cheaper than in Canada and the US, it would be more prudent to send patients overseas, said Basaraba. A sample MedSolution.com price comparison shows the savings that could be achieved (in USD):
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New York, New York (PRWEB) January 14, 2009
Everybody is significantly more price conscious these days. To answer the call for good quality worth, Remote Lands, the world’s major travel designer of bespoke journeys to Asia, is providing Inexpensive Luxury Experiences for choose destinations in Asia exactly where 5-star luxury can be had for much less, and guests can take pleasure in alot more bang for the buck. Travelers can explore Thailand, Nepal, Mongolia and Sri Lanka, all in full comfort with Remote Land’s Affordable Luxury Experiences.
Guests will delight in staying in sumptuous accommodations and have all the benefits of a luxurious getaway, which includes a private car, driver and guide each day, spa treatments and unique, enriching, tailor-produced cultural activities. The cost for Remote Lands’ Affordable Luxury Experiences starts at $ 600 per person, per day for a minimum of five nights, primarily based on double occupancy, and may well be elevated depending on added solutions.
Remote Lands presently offers Budget friendly Luxury Experiences to the following destinations:
Thailand: Situated on Thailand’s gorgeous Andaman coast, Krabi is an excellent place for outside adventures: rock climbing on the surrounding limestone cliffs, snorkeling and diving in the Andaman Sea, hiking up from Tiger Cave Temple to delight in panoramic views of the water and lush coastline, and sea canoeing or kayaking about the outlying islands and in remote mangrove channels. Five-star hotel accommodations are on the market, and for a bit of variety and an authentic sense of neighborhood life, guests can dine or even remain with a Thai family members on Bamboo Island for a evening.
Nepal: Guests will begin their journey in Kathmandu where they can wander the old quarter and discover a myriad of tiny stalls and expertise colorful street life. In the city, go to Swayambhunath Stupa, or Monkey Temple, a complex of monasteries of all faiths dating back to 460AD, and dine at the residence of a government leader. Of course, one can not mention Nepal without the need of considering of Mount Everest guests of Remote Lands can see this magnificent peak on a helicopter ride that can even circle the summit depending on climate situations. Switch gears and travel to the hot, jungle-covered lowlands recognized as the Terai. Guests can base themselves in Royal Chitwan National Park, a UNESCO Globe Heritage website that is residence to endangered populations of the Asian one particular-horned rhinoceros and the Bengal tiger, and explore Nepal’s lush valleys by jeep or even by paragliding or elephant!
Mongolia: Remote Lands’ trips commence in the capital, Ulaanbaatar, where guests can marvel at the confluence of Soviet and Mongolian architecture and meet the movers and shakers behind this far-flung nation. Explore the incredible outdoors in Jalman Meadows in the Tuul River Valley and the Arburd Sands in the Gobi Desert – equally spectacular locations. In Jalman Meadows, travelers can go “yak-cart rafting,” picnic on the banks of the Tuul, watch an archery demonstration and have an informal lesson in the sport. Continue on to the Gobi Desert and attend a nadaam, a celebration of Mongolian traditions which includes horse racing, archery and wrestling, and go sand surfing and skiing down the Gobi’s amber dunes.
Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka delivers an fantastic range of experiences, from the beaches of the tropical coast to the cool green hills of tea nation. Visitors will begin their trip in the country’s cultural and commercial capital of Colombo, and continue north to Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa and Dambulla, house to ancient architecture and fabulous boutique hotels. In the middle of the country are charming old tea plantations, some of which are nonetheless in operation at present, and the country’s southern coast is dwelling to wonderful, unspoiled beaches. Travelers can base themselves in Galle, a well-preserved time capsule of Dutch colonial history. Nights will be spent in the luxurious Amangalle, a redesigned 17th-century fort, and days will be filled with cruises down the nearby Koggala River and strolling around the town’s colonial-era ramparts.
Remote Lands can arrange additional Affordable Luxury Experiences in other Asian countries and territories. For inquiries, please contact (646) 415-8092 or stop by http://www.remotelands.com.
About Remote Lands
Remote Lands, Inc., the world’s foremost luxury bespoke travel provider focused exclusively on Asia, is primarily based in midtown Manhattan with a logistics workplace in Bangkok. The business specializes in extraordinary experiences in magical, far-flung destinations and insider access to exceptional people and exclusive events. The venture capital-backed corporation was founded by seasoned business enterprise and travel entrepreneurs Catherine Evans Heald and Jay Tindall, each of whom have lived, worked and traveled all more than the planet. Remote Lands actively promotes socially responsible tourism that strives to bring an understanding of other cultures and helps to preserve their way of life. Ten percent of the company’s profits go straight to neighborhood charities in establishing countries. For far more knowledge, please stop by http://www.remotelands.com
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Cold Spring, NY (PRWEB) March 17, 2006
In his book, Beauty from Afar, author and journalist, Jeff Schult conservatively estimates that over 200,000 traveling patients left the USA last year to have their medical and surgical requests fulfilled in foreign countries such as Brazil, Costa Rica, Thailand and Malaysia.(publisher: Stewart, Tabori & Cheng, New York release date June 1, 2006).
Its the lower prices that are the lure, says Schult.
Some say that paying cheaper prices for overseas medical care carries with it big risks and if you go to foreign country bad things might happen. Others say they have heard plenty of stories about the “risks” and bad things that have happened here in the USA.
Those who have traveled overseas for medical care and paid less than $ 3000 for a facelift or hip replacement will remind us that words like botched and malpractice have been in use for decades here in the states. They’ll tell you that foreign does not mean bad doctors and hospitals. Questionable health care has always been an issue here in states where there are fairly frequent outbreaks of news stories about an unethical doctor’s entry into prison instead of an operating room.
Proponents of affordable, overseas medical care are quick to point out that many foreign doctors have the same training as USA MDs and that more and more foreign hospitals are seeking USA accreditation through the Joint Commission, a USA organization that accredits hospitals who meet their standards for patient safety and comfort.
No doubt the rising costs of USA health care and the much lower prices offered abroad are major points in the decision making process for those choosing overseas health care. Frightened by a future that projects Americans will be spending one out of every five dollars for health care, overseas options for medicine and surgery seem poised to increase in potency and public acceptance.
While the debate about the pros and cons of cheaper medical care abroad can continue until we drop dead, the fact is that many have already traveled overseas for everything from cardiac bypass surgery to Botox
NEW DELHI (PRWEB) April 27, 2006
Medical tourism is a fast-growing industry that exploits the price difference between the West and other parts of the world to provide high-quality yet cheap medical treatment to foreign patients. Still in its infancy, medical tourism is growing 30-40% per year and is expected to generate over 4 billion USD/ year by 2012 in Asia alone.
A new portal on medical tourism, HealthAbroad.net, has been launched with the aim of filling the breach between Western patients and healthcare service providers at the top medical tourism destinations across the world these include India, Israel, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand in Asia; Hungary and Lithuania in Eastern Europe; Costa Rica and Cuba in Latin America and South Africa. HealthAbroad.net steps into the existing information vacuum to cater not only to treatment-seekers but also to academics, researchers, media and industry watchers. The website provides a wealth of information on trends and developments in the medical tourism industry which makes it the first stop for anyone connected to or interested in this industry.
HealthAbroad.net provides the user with an extensive and unbiased database of information on hospitals and doctors. The sites features have been designed keeping in mind the needs of the end-user. For example, in addition to the database of hospitals and doctors, users are also provided detailed explanations of various surgical procedures, and reviews of past experiences with a particular hospital or doctor.
HealthAbroad.net is also unique because it is a participatory knowledge center. A special section on the website called Forums is specifically meant for users to share information and details of treatments and discuss and comment on the quality of their experiences. A first-of-its-kind Blog devoted to tracking trends and developments of this fast-evolving industry also adds to the knowledge-base of this industry.
About HealthAbroad.net
HealthAbroad.net was founded by a group of three individuals with diverse experience in internet business, media and research. In its start-up phase, HealthAbroad.net has benefited from the support of some prominent doctors and service providers of the medical tourism industry. Visit http://www.HealthAbroad.net for more information.
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(PRWEB) January 6, 2003
Launched in September, Easy New York City is already experiencing an average weekly circulation growth of 40 percent in both its Spanish and English versions. It offers 19 easy-to-navigate pages of recommendations on food, hotels, entertainment, local culture and more that both first-time and seasoned visitors can appreciate.
The easy navigation, clear layout and bilingual option are attracting attention abroad. Both world and armchair travelers email questions and comments to the Easy New York City webmasters daily, including a business man from Mexico asking for suggestions for squeezing attractions into his tight schedule and a backpacker from Malaysia seeking hostel choices to fit her modest budget.
More than 30 million people visit New York City every year making a strong impact in the City’s economy. A website that provides easy to understand information that meets the needs of foreign travelers can serve as a valuable tourism resource as well as a source of promotion for the City and its businesses.
Please visit http://www.easynewyorkcity.com today, and see how easy touring New York can be. Your comments and suggestions for the site are appreciated and can be forwarded from the “Contact Us” navigation button.
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KUALA LUMPUR, 28 (PRWEB) September 30, 2006
Malaysias leading bio-medical company in the stem cell industry, StemLife Berhad (StemLife), en-route to list on the MESDAQ Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad launched its prospectus today and revealed its plans to invest up to RM8.1 million for expansion of the companys branches and existing laboratories as well as the set up of a new third laboratory, as part of its utilisation of proceeds from its Initial Public Offering (IPO).
Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, StemLife Berhad started operations in January 2002 to offer stem cell banking services and technical expertise on modern and advanced medical treatments for major diseases afflicting Malaysians. Since incorporation, the company has made tremendous headway in this young industry.
StemLifes list of achievements include not only being the first company in Malaysia to offer stem cell banking in both Umbilical Cord Blood Stem Cell (UCBSC) and Peripheral Blood Stem Cell (PBSC), normally referred to as cord blood banking and adult stem cell banking respectively, but also the first company to offer stem cell therapeutic advisory services in the Asia Pacific region. The company deals with enhancing the quality of life with stem cells, hence the companys name, StemLife.
In complementing its stem cell banking services, StemLife also collaborates closely with leading medical specialists and hospitals in the country such as Gleneagles Hospital and Heart, Stroke and Cancer (HSC) centre in Kuala Lumpur to offer leading edge stem cell therapy and consultancy services.
Through its stem cell therapy and banking divisions, the company has not only successfully preserved both UCBSC and PBSC for families and individuals but has also enabled numerous successful transplants for patients with blood related diseases such as lymphoma, diabetic foot ulcers, leukemia and thalassaemia major in Malaysia. They recently played host to the 4th Annual Asia Pacific Cord Blood Bank Consortium Forum of which the company is a founding member.
The opportunities presented by the industry cannot be ignored. This is an immense step forward for StemLife and the IPO, in our view, is a platform that presents us with the opportunity to build our capital and direct these funds towards developing and taking on equally challenging tasks to the next level, said Sharon Low, StemLifes Managing Director.
In light of heightened interest in stem cell research and a growing trend in stem cell banking globally, there exists an incredible amount of untapped business potential not just in Malaysia but around Asia. Stem cell banking in Asia like UCBSCs and PBSCs do not have the negative connotations of embryonic stem cell research which has been banned from federal funding in the United States,. With increased understanding and discoveries of new stem cell applications, the potential for future growth in the healthcare industry is tremendous.
Based on Frost & Sullivans findings, the global stem cell banking market size for 2005 is estimated to be RM7.2 billion and it is projected that the number will triple to RM22.7 billion in 2010, at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.8%.
In South East Asia, Malaysias market size contributed a total of RM10.8 million, followed by Thailand with RM0.9 million. In the next five years, the Malaysian stem cell banking market is expected to rise to RM46.5 million at a CAGR of 33.8% based on the Governments estimate of 500,000 babies born every year.
The Government has identified the biotechnology industry as one of the key areas for growth and development. As a measure to promote the industry, the Government had announced in the 2006 Budget that a special fund worth RM100 million would be set-up to promote the industry. We have always been aware of the dynamic environment we operate in. We are not only bound by technological breakthroughs but other external constraints. On this premise, we need to ensure that StemLife has all the necessary means to be on par with up-coming international technological and bio-medical developments while staying in line with the Governments initiatives and directions as well as within legislative guidelines, stresses Sharon Low.
She adds that there is a growing trend in Malaysias healthcare tourism sector whereby in 2005, approximately 12,698 foreigners from all over the world had spent a whopping RM793 million on healthcare services offered in Malaysia. Foreigners from the United States, Europe, India, Indonesia, China, Korea, Japan, Singapore and Maldives all contributed a substantial amount to the earnings recorded for the tourism industry last year.
We are encouraged by the Governments support of the biotechnological industry. At StemLife, we are optimistic that our plans and future strategies, together with the opportunities provided by the IPO will not only propel us to new heights but also enable the company to take stem cell banking and therapeutics to the next level, she concluded.
StemLife hopes to raise RM13.2 million from the Public Issue of 40,000,000 shares of RM0.10 each at an issue price of RM0.33 per share comprising of 10,000,000 shares to eligible directors, employees and customers of StemLife and its subsidiary companies, 8,250,000 to the Malaysian public, and the private placement of 21,750,000 shares to identified investors. The companys enlarged share capital after the IPO will be RM16.5 million.
About StemLife Berhad:
StemLife is a bio-medical company focused on the development and commercialisation of stem cell banking and therapeutics. Headquartered in Malaysia, StemLife offers not only umbilical cord blood stem cell and peripheral blood stem cell banking but also stem cell therapy and consultancy services. For more information, please visit http://www. StemLife.com
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(PRWEB) May 30, 2003
Business Decision Resources, with the University of Dallas College of Business Center for Professional Development, today announces its upcoming seminar on “Developing Customer-Focused Strategy” scheduled for June 13, 2003. The seminar, part of the Summer 2003 Marketing Seminar Series, details how companies effectively create customer-focused initiatives throughout their organizations and highlights the step-by-step processes and key milestones companies use to transform a corporate culture from product-focused to customer-focused. This allows leading companies to attract, nurture, and retain highly profitable customer relationships.
Participants in the seminar will learn to:
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(PRWEB) January 13, 2004
Business Decision Resources, a marketing research, strategy, and training company, announces its upcoming seminar on “Customer-Focused Strategy” scheduled for January 27,2004. The seminar, also part of last summer’s 2003 Marketing Seminar Series, details how companies effectively create customer-focused initiatives throughout their organizations and highlights the step-by-step processes and key milestones companies use to transform a corporate culture from product-focused to customer-focused. This allows leading companies to attract, nurture, and retain highly profitable customer relationships.
Participants in the seminar will learn to:
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Singapore (PRWEB) February 6, 2004 -
–at-sunrice will be in Australia February, 3-16, 2004 to promote Singapore as the Food Capital of Asia with the Singapore Tourism Board. The first gift takes the form of a Spice Tutorial that celebrates the ancient secrets of herbs and spices in Asian cuisine accompanied by a showcase of Singapore’s iconic dishes which include a lip-smacking entourage of Chilli Crab, Chicken Rice and Fish Curry at David Jones’ flagship stores in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney.
“In essence, Australia and Singapore are very much alike. They have departed from their culinary tradition based on English cuisine and we have reinvented ourselves from our Chinese roots,” says Kwan Lui (Mrs), director, at-sunrice. “Our gastronomy scene is both growing in sophistication. Culinary education and tourism is gaining significance.”
Mrs. Lui will also be visiting culinary schools such as Le Cordon Bleu and William Angliss Institute of TAFE. The aim? To give young chefs the opportunity to travel to Singapore, learn the secrets of Asian cuisine and return home inspired to redefine their own cuisine and careers.
For the past two years, students from American culinary schools, such as Culinary Institute of America, Johnson & Wales University, French Culinary Institute and Institute of Culinary Education (ICE), have been coming to at-sunrice for a 3-week course in Asian Culinary Arts. Through at-sunrice internship program, they have the opportunity to work at top establishments in Singapore like the Grand Hyatt, Marriott, Four Seasons and Ritz-Carlton for six months.
“I am happy to say we’ve already had one Australian student. I met Sarah Hamilton while she was studying at ICE in New York. She recognised the opportunity immediately and signed on after graduation. She interned at the Conrad Centennial Singapore and impressed the Executive Chef who connected her to a job in Sydney,” says Mrs. Lui. “It’s almost magical for young chefs to get this sort of exposure and opportunity.”
“The course gives a great overview of all the different Asian cuisines and cultures. There is a positive attitude here. Thanks for the great experience and opportunity to work,” Sarah Hamilton, Australia, Institute of Culinary Education.
In 2004, aspiring young chefs will also be able to enrol in a 2-year Advanced Culinary Placement Diploma (ACP) offered jointly with Johnson & Wales University (J&W). It’s a gift of the East and West. J&W faculty will fly into Singapore to teach alongside with at-sunrice’s own team of ethnic professional teaching chefs from China, India, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand. The curriculum was designed together with the Executive Chefs of top hotels who are members of the Singapore Chefs Association. Coupled with the apprenticeship at top establishments, it’s completely industry-driven
“50% of the top 8 cuisine-styles of restaurants in Australia is dominated by Asian cuisine. Only 16.5% of the workforce have vocational qualifications. Is that enough for aspiring Australian students to take up the ACP? We’ll just have to wait and see. Some dishes need to be simmered to achieve the perfect flavour,” says Mrs. Lui.
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Miami, FL (PRWEB) December 1, 2006
With the number of uninsured Americans fast approaching 50 million, two American companies, Cinergy Health, Inc. and MedRetreat, have announced plans to launch a combined effort offering North American consumers overseas medical tourism programs. Cinergy Health and MedRetreat have agreed that this new cooperative effort will help the vast majority of uninsured and underinsured Americans receive high quality healthcare abroad at rates that are 50% – 80% less than costs here in the U.S.
Steve Trattner, Chief Marketing Officer of Cinergy Health remarks; “For the past two years Cinergy Health has helped uninsured Americans achieve significant savings on doctor visits, prescriptions, dental care and most other healthcare needs. Even after discounting hospital fees by 30% surgical care continues to be an elusive, though essential need for millions of consumers. MedRetreat has been offering medical tourism services for three years and is best positioned to facilitate hospital care for our members in a safe and affordable way.”
The success of this affiliation is imminent. In combination with Cinergy Health’s discounted medical plans here in the U.S., MedRetreat can provide quality healthcare facilitation services within their competent network of hospitals and physicians abroad.
“This combined service allows our members to stay in the U.S. for lower cost and routine healthcare services, and travel abroad for higher priced surgeries and other inpatient procedures,” adds Daniel Touizer, Chief Executive Officer of Cinergy Health. “Members can travel to Thailand, Malaysia, India, Brazil, Argentina and other countries to receive world-class healthcare at a fraction of the cost while enjoying a beautiful vacation at the same time. It’s a winning combination for the American healthcare consumer.”
“We’re excited to have the opportunity to assist Cinergy Health members to receive healthcare abroad,” says Patrick Marsek, Managing Director of MedRetreat. “Over the past several months, we have been working with Cinergy Health to prepare their patient advocacy team in understanding our proven medical tourism model. Today they begin assisting members through a seamless process to maximize savings for the full range of care. They’ve agreed that our experience and expertise is a very safe and viable opportunity for their members to receive quality healthcare at affordable prices outside of the U.S.”
Being the first affiliation of this type in the U.S., Cinergy Health and MedRetreat will pave the way for future types of medical savings programs offering healthcare services around the globe in order to reign in skyrocketing healthcare costs.
Cinergy Health, Inc., a licensed discount medical plan organization, is a nationwide provider of non-insurance, healthcare savings programs offering discounted fees for hospitals, physicians, prescription drugs and specialty medical services in the U.S. MedRetreat is the leading American owned and operated medical tourism service agency offering healthcare savings programs in 7 countries around the world through affiliations with state-of-the-art medical facilities and board certified doctors.
For additional information about Cinergy Health, please contact Steven Trattner at 305-792-9996.
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Boston, MA (PRWEB) June 23, 2007
Healthbase.com, a Boston-based medical tourism facilitator, has successfully assisted William Nilsson, an uninsured American patient seek knee replacement surgery in India. Healthbase connects uninsured, underinsured and even insured patients to leading medical facilities overseas, arranging first-class treatment for them at major internationally-accredited hospitals in India, Thailand, Singapore and Mexico, and expanding to Costa Rica, Panama, Argentina, Brazil, Belgium, Turkey and Malaysia.
William Nilsson of Southern Utah had not paid much attention to the knee injuries he sustained during football games in high-school some 50 years ago. But when he tore his knee ligaments last year while playing golf, he, like 45 million uninsured Americans, didn’t know how he could pay for a knee replacement surgery. He saw the light of hope with Healthbase that helped him find low cost but high quality treatment in India, ensuring that he could play golf again.
Owing to the rising costs of healthcare in the United States, patients these days are traveling abroad for surgeries in various categories like orthopedics, cardiac, cosmetic, and dental among others. The cost of surgical care at overseas hospitals is typically a fraction of that found in the U.S., with equal or superior outcomes. William’s knee replacement surgery, for example, which would have cost him over $ 30,000 in the US, cost him only $ 6,500 in India. Even with travel expenses taken into account, the comprehensive treatment packages that patients can get measure in savings of thousands of dollars.
The quality of care delivered abroad is at par with that in America. Overseas hospitals that are JCI/JCAHO accredited maintain best practice standards of care. William quotes, “The doctors who treated me were very professional. They would visit our room many times a day. The quality of care I received on a scale of 1 to 10 with 1 being the least, I would rate them as a 10.”
After his successful surgery and recovery in India, William Nilsson returned home to the US in mid-April. He recalls his wonderful experience with Healthbase throughout the process of his treatment. In his own words, “I was very impressed with all the help I received and the clarity with which my questions were answered [by Healthbase].”
Healthbase.com makes treatment abroad accessible to more patients than ever before.
About Healthbase Online Inc.
Healthbase is a one-stop source for global medical choices, connecting patients to leading hospitals around the world, through a secure, easy to use, information-rich web portal. Healthbase offers over 200 procedures and helps patients seek top quality healthcare in various categories such as bariatric, orthopedic, cardiac, spinal, dental, cosmetic, laparoscopic, etc. Healthbase’s partner hospitals are located in India, Singapore, Thailand and Mexico, and are expanding to Costa Rica, Panama, Argentina, Brazil, Belgium, Malaysia and Turkey. To ensure that patients receive the best care possible, Healthbase works only with hospitals that have international accreditations like JCI, JCAHO and ISO. To learn more, call 1-888-691-4584, email info.hb @ healthbase.com or visit http://www.healthbase.com.
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Bangkok, Thailand (PRWEB) November 24, 2009
Thailand welcomes travelers to discover Extraordinary Thailand by launching ‘Thailand Super Deal’ aiming to attract guests about the world. Over 150 attractive bargains in key cities which include Phuket, Krabi, and Chinagmai are presented. Regardless of whether you prefer a five-star accommodation or a boutique hotel in the heart of the city, they are prepared to serve you. Additionally, travel operators are offering unique package tours all through the nation.
Just about every year, 14 million visitors come to Thailand to explore the country that functions diversified landscape. From the mountainous geography in the North, to the plateaus in the Northeast, beautiful beaches in the South, and the thrilling nightlife in Bangkok guests will encounter them all in one particular country. And for these who are fond of ruins and history, there are a large number of ancient kingdoms all through the nation whether it is 700 years old Lanna Kingdom in Chiangmai or wonderful ruins in the Northeast.
Thai cuisine is certainly the world’s famous these days. Lots of of you may perhaps have tasted the renowned ‘Tom Yum Goong’ (Hot and Sour Soup with Shrimp) then again, there are lots of much more tasty dishes that Thai people today in 4 totally different regions have to offer you. In other words, each and every region serves unique kind of food which you can pick out at your preference. No matter whether it’s spicy or somewhat bland, harmony is the guiding principle of each dish. In reality, Thai fare is a harmonious mixture of Eastern and Western influences. Your taste buds will surely be tantalized by its flavor.
Thais are very sentimental persons and annual festivals, each commemorative and celebrative, play crucial roles in Thai people’s lives. As you could possibly have seen and heard, most of the Thai celebrations are so joyful that travelers want to participate. They are colorful and heartening events portraying the Thai traits. Each celebration represents a centuries-extended, stunning heritage which makes Thailand a single of the most exotic countries in Asia. Thailand is a Buddhist country therefore, the Thai culture is heavily influenced by Buddhism and most festivals are connected to the religion. Visitors can learn the amazing festivals all through the year.
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Vernon Hills, IL (PRWEB) July 3, 2007
While Michael Moore’s controversial new film, Sicko, points out the problems with U.S. health care, he does not offer a comprehensive solution to our health care crisis. However, he does hint that there is an option in seeking affordable health care outside of the United States. According to MedRetreat, this option is called “medical tourism.”
The documentary certainly covers the familiar talking points, such as 47 million uninsured Americans, the outrageous and ever-increasing prices of surgery, the limitless paper pushing by large, complex organizations, and the endless debates of politicians in Washington. Still, no solutions have been implemented.
MedRetreat, an American owned and operated medical tourism service agency, would like to inform North American citizens about an immediate solution to receiving high quality, low cost surgery. It just happens to be outside of the U.S.
Medical tourism is the practice of traveling to another country to receive your required surgical procedures at affordable prices. From elective cosmetic surgery to non-elective procedures such as hip replacements, spinal fusions and hysterectomies, medical tourism is a very viable option to U.S. health care.
According to Patrick Marsek, MedRetreat’s Managing Director, “MedRetreat has set the ‘gold standard’ in facilitating the process of receiving health care overseas that medical organizations around that world are looking to emulate. We have developed a very safe and affordable model of a medical tourist that has provided many North Americans with an improved quality of life.”
One may wonder; is it safe to travel abroad to receive health care?
Judson Anglin, Director of Facilitation for MedRetreat states; “We have traveled the world to develop a comprehensive network of the most qualified hospitals having the highest international standards and accreditations. With affiliate partners in Argentina, Brazil, Costa Rica, El Salvador, India, Malaysia, South Africa, Thailand, and Turkey, MedRetreat’s highly trained and experienced program managers will guide you through a safe and proven process from the moment you contact us until long after you have returned home.” He goes on to say; “MedRetreat allows you the opportunity to experience medical travel at its best.”
MedRetreat is the only medical tourism service agency in the world offering a low risk guarantee, which stipulates that for any reason if you decide not to proceed with your surgery once you have toured your chosen hospital and met your surgeon, you will not be charged for their services.
With over 800 satisfied clients, MedRetreat continues to serve the U.S and Canadian marketplace.
Visit http://www.medretreat.com/ for more info.
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Bangkok, Thailand (PRWEB) July 27, 2007
For the last 30 years South East Asian countries have competed to attract tourists. Today the focus is on quality not just quantity. Part of this strategy is to attract retirement and second home (RSH) purchasers, according to a recent report from CB Richard Ellis Thailand.
RSH purchasers have become major components in the tourism and property markets in Spain, Florida and Australia’s gold coast. The RSH market is growing in South East Asia. Competition between countries is intensifying but significant obstacles still remain in particular foreign ownership of property, availability of property loans for foreigner, and visas.
The benefits of the RSH market are that once a property is purchased, repeat visits by the buyer are guaranteed avoiding the growing competition to attract tourists. The length of stay is longer and more money is spent on local goods and services.
Thailand has been at the forefront of retirement and second home development centred in Phuket and the Andaman coast, Pattaya, Hua Hin, Cha Am, and Koh Samui. Thailand offers an attractive combination of quality of living compared to cost but still has restrictive property ownership rules. Thailand is facing growing competition from Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam to attract RSH purchasers.
Malaysia has been the most aggressive country in providing an attractive property ownership, property financing and visa structure. The ‘Malaysia My Second Home Programme’ allows foreign ownership of land with houses, the ability for foreigners to borrow money to fund a property purchase and a ten year visa. In 2006, 8,700 people had successfully applied for the ‘Malaysia My Second Home Programme’.
Singapore as well as developing two integrated resorts with casinos to attract visitors also has Sentosa Cove, a resort development aimed specifically at foreigners. Overseas buyers are permitted to own a 99-year lease for land with houses. This is the only place in Singapore where foreign land ownership is permitted although there is no restriction on foreign ownership of condominium developments. Vietnam allows foreigners 50-year leases.
The RSH market is destined to grow driven not only by expatriates working in Asia, but also by Asian buyers. Thailand has enjoyed huge growth in medical tourism driven by Middle East and South Asian demand for good quality, reasonably priced medical care. These medical tourists could also become RSH purchasers particularly as countries like India look at relaxing controls on investment overseas.
“Thailand faces growing competition to attract RSH purchasers from other countries that can offer an attractive combination of quality and cost of living. This competition means that, in order to succeed, countries will have to offer attractive property ownership, property financing and visa regulations,” according to Mr. James Pitchon, Executive Director at CB Richard Ellis Thailand.
Thailand has introduced a retirement visa and about 12,000 foreigners had successfully applied in the first seven months of 2006.
The RSH market will to continue to grow. The strongest growth will be from Asian buyers. In 2007, the Korean government relaxed conditions for Korean nationals investing in property overseas and CB Richard Ellis has already seen an increase in Korean demand for Thai property. India has also relaxed its conditions for its nationals investing overseas.
As the market becomes more competitive countries will need to examine property ownership and financing restrictions as well as visa policies to fully benefit from the booming RSH market.
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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (PRWEB) July 16, 2008
This impartial, easy-to-navigate trade paperback now gives health travelers more than 400 pages of medical travel destinations, resources, and advice they need in order to make safe, cost-effective decisions about traveling abroad for their healthcare.
“We’re pleased to have added several new destinations to the Second Edition, including Israel, Jordan, South Korea, New Zealand, Panama, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Turkey,” says Josef Woodman, author of Patients Beyond Borders. “US healthcare costs will rise yet another 6% in 2008, and another half-million are expected to hit the ranks of the uninsured. Patients Beyond Borders has helped thousands travel abroad successfully for medical care, and the Second Edition now offers patients even greater choice.”
As the number of uninsured and underinsured Americans continues to grow, travel abroad for treatment is rising dramatically, with international hospitals and clinics reporting 1540% increases in the number of Americans seeking treatment. More than 180,000 Americans will cross borders for healthcare this year; and that number is expected to nearly double by 2010.
International patients considering travel to particular destinations will now have five country-specific editions to choose from as well. With the upcoming releases of Patients Beyond Borders: Taiwan Edition (August 2008), Patients Beyond Borders: India Edition (September 2008), Patients Beyond Borders: Singapore Second Edition (November 2008), Patients Beyond Borders: Korea Edition (November 2008), and Patients Beyond Borders: Malaysia Edition (Spring 2009), medical travelers will have access to in-depth information on accredited hospitals, clinics, and specialty centers in their preferred destination.
About Healthy Travel Media
Healthy Travel Media, an independent imprint based in Chapel Hill, NC, publishes books on medical, health, and wellness travel. Patients Beyond Borders is available through booksellers everywhere and is distributed to the retail trade by Publishers Group West (http://www.pgw.com).
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Dublin, Ireland (PRWEB) March 3, 2009
Malaysia has long been a popular destination amongst those seeking a holiday in the sun, a bargain shopping spree or a modern city break. Now more and more savvy travellers are adding cosmetic treatment in the South East Asian country to their to-do lists, with a tummy tuck in Malaysia costing as little as MYR11,500 (GB
(PRWEB) January 19, 2005
Dubai’s mission is to be the Hong Kong, Monaco and Orlando of the Middle East, the financial hub and the tourism and leisure destination that will outstrip anywhere else. Its geographical position in the globe, where East meets West, suggests that it has access to a enormous market covering Middle East, India, Pakistan, Central and Western Europe, Africa, and the Russian Federation and so forth.
Dubai has a good number of all-natural advantages for UK investors – like direct flights of less than 7 hours, relative security and safety, tax absolutely free shopping, no tax on earnings or capital, and of course the sunshine!
The house market place right here is expected to encounter robust demand and growth from indigenous as well as external investors. Aspects driving this continued demand involve:
Government backing for sizeable scale tourism-related projects
Restrictions on foreign-owned property being lifted
Freehold ownership becoming legally instituted shortly
No tax on capital and earnings
A high normal of living in a stable financial climate, all year round sunshine
A residency visa obtainable to purchasers when a home is purchased
The government’s development forecasts are that visitor numbers to Dubai will develop from 5 million to 15 million by 2010. Within this thrilling development market place is a project known as International City.
It is a new development inside Dubai, located just 12 km from the Dubai International Airport, set within 800 hectares, which will reflect the varied designs of globe architectures, such as Italy, Spain, Russia, Morocco, Persia, Greece, France, Thailand Indonesia, China and England. In all, the residential development functions 21,000 expertly planned however cost effective studio and one particular bed apartments that will become house to 60,000 residents.
The development also functions an exciting blend of leisure, retail and home business developments, including exhibition halls, such as the Dragon Mart and Dubai Gate, and Central District industrial area, as properly as schools and hospitals.
The International City improvement is a great deal in demand from investors and potential residents alike, due to the particularly competitive prices that these are being released at. The advantages of owning property in Dubai at these rates will make sure a lively secondary marketplace.
International City apartments consist mostly of studio and a single bed apartments. The house development organization in charge of the project is Nakheel, Dubai’s government-backed developer, and construction is now under way, with anticipated completion in Dec 2006. All the buildings in International City regions have been sold and bargains are now becoming traded in a secondary market. The Chinese quarter is closest to completion, with occupancy now taking place.
Investors Provident have secured an chance with the possible to invest for either short term achieve, or lengthy term equity development inside this region. The prices are 20% under market place value and should really beat anything that investors will see on the net. With exclusive access to a number of studios and one bed apartments with really competitive costs – Studios are 220,000 AED and 1-beds are 320,000 AED, i.e. £31,000 and £46,000 respectively.
If you think that now is a fantastic time to be investing in dollar-denominated assets, then it is an advantage as investors have the alternative to sell prior to completion if the dollar strengthens over the subsequent two years.
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Proximity to forthcoming Dubai Land (http://www.dubailand.ae) and other big attractions
Tremendous international home business exhibition market – e.g. Dragon Mart location appealing to Chinese providers
Invest 50% now and take benefit of the dollar strengthening against the £ more than the subsequent year, hence lifting the AED higher.
Residency visa on completion such as tax absolutely free status of Dubai.
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Chapel Hill, NC (PRWEB) March 23, 2009
Josef Woodman, President and CEO of Healthy Travel Media, has been selected to be a featured expert panelist at the 11th Conference of the International Society of Travel Medicine (CISTM). The conference, which historically attracts up to 2,000 delegates from 50 countries, will be held in Budapest, Hungary, May 24-28, 2009. Plenary sessions throughout the 4-day event will highlight issues of global healthcare and medical tourism, with noted speakers and industry leaders from around the world.
Woodman’s plenary session, entitled “Globalized Healthcare and Medical Tourism: Definition, Scope, Impact, and Players” is slated for Monday, May 25, 9:00-10:30 A.M. Woodman will address new trends in medical tourism vis-
Bangkok, Thailand (PRWEB) April 22, 2009
Over the past decade, Asia has been the preferred destination for many people seeking less expensive but high quality medical treatments. The increase is partially due to high medical costs in western countries like the United States and United Kingdom. Specialized treatments, surgeries and therapies are being offered in Asia at a fraction of the cost, yet with bigger perks when it comes to hospitality and patient comfort. The hospitality industry has recognized this growing trend and is beginning to target travelers looking to have their treatments performed overseas. Agoda.com, an online hotel booking service, confirmed the bourgeoning nature of this type of tourism and the positive effect it has on the hotel industry.
A study by Deloitte Consulting in 2008 notes that medical tourists to Asia are estimated to reach 10 million by 2012. Asian countries like Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia are favorites among medical tourists mainly because of the significantly cheaper health care which can cost as little as 10 percent of comparable care in the US, but still provide quality treatment(s) by medical experts who have been trained in the US, UK and other western countries. Most medical tourists confirmed that the medical and travel expense combined are still much cheaper than costs incurred paying for treatments alone in their home countries.
A favorable exchange rate of the US Dollar to the Thai Baht makes medical procedures an incredible value to foreign visitors. Cheaper medical costs mean more money is available for family members and friends to accompany the patients. It’s those family and friends that seek accommodation near the hospitals so they can visit the patients yet at the same time have a comfortable stay affording them access to the rest of the city’s attractions. It seems obvious medical tourism has tertiary advantages to other travel-related industries.
Thailand is well known for its warm and generous hospitality in addition to its well-educated medical community and modern facilities; Bangkok’s Bumrungrad Hospital, whose patient-base is 50% foreign nationals, was the first to receive JCI Accreditation in Asia. Medical tourism is not only set to boom in Bangkok, but also other areas in Thailand with a high concentration of foreign tourists. Bangkok General Hospital, where Japanese and Middle Eastern nationals make up a significant portion of the inpatient list, is now present in major centers like Pattaya, Hua Hin, and Phuket.
Michael Kenny, CEO of Agoda remarked, “We are definitely seeing a rise in medical tourism to Asia. For instance, our hotel partners in Bangkok such as the Ariyasomvilla and FuramaXclusive, which are both located very close to Bumrungrad Hospital, confirmed that 30 – 40% of their guests are either medical tourists or their family members and friends. Following this trend, Agoda has made improvements to our site to make it easier to identify hotels which are near to popular hospitals, as well as negotiate long-stay discounts at a number of these hotels.”
Operations Manager of FuramaXclusive Sukhumvit, Mr. Pomchai Chairungsinun, addressed his hotel’s continuing influx of medical tourists by saying, “Medical tourist make up about 30 – 35% of our clientel each year with June, July and August being our busiest months. The majority of patients usually have families visiting and will therefore request two to three rooms. Medical tourism is highly beneficial for us, as guests will generally stay for at least a week during their checkups and treatments. Our close proximity to Bumrungrad Hospital is a big bonus for visitors to the hospital.”
Malaysia and Singapore are currently promoting their medical tourism industry as well. 35 private hospitals in Malaysia have been identified to promote Malaysia as a medical tourism destination. Hotels like the G Hotel and Berjaya Georgetown Hotel in Penang have begun promoting themselves as medical tourist-friendly hotels, taking advantage of their close proximity to significant institutions like the Gleaneagles Medical Center and Penang Advantist Hospital. Singapore uses its reputation as a clean, modern, technologically advanced country with English as a predominant language, to help calm anxieties of incoming patients looking to take advantage of their world class healthcare. As well, many hospitals are located in and around popular districts with many attractions and nearby hotels. Mount Elizabeth Hospital is located amongst the shopping of Orchard road, surrounded by 4-5 star hotels like the Elizabeth-A Far East Hotel and Meritus Mandarin.
As interest in medical tourism rises, so does the number of hospitals offering services. Unfortunately the inherent risk of choosing an institution that is merely looking to cash-in with substandard facilities increases.
“As with any industry there will be those looking to take advantage of naivety and label themselves as “the top” or “best hospital” for medical tourism. Tourists should be diligent, researching carefully the hospitals and finding out what legal framework exists to protect patient rights. Consideration for the hospital’s recognized accreditations, awards, reputation, facilities and medical staff should be also taken in to account when reviewing institutions.” Agoda’s Michael Kenny added.
With the global economy causing headaches around the world, it isn’t expected the trend of people travelling to find lower costs for medical procedures will be waning any time soon. With the high level of medical expertise, modern facilities, warm hospitality and well located hotels for relatives, SE Asian countries appear well-suited to take advantage of this continuing trend.
For more information regarding hotels near popular international hospitals in Asian countries, please go to Agoda’s website at http://www.agoda.com or contact the Agoda team via e-mail at info@agoda.com
Note to Editors
About Agoda Company Pte., Ltd. :
Agoda Company Pte., Ltd. (http://www.agoda.com) is an online hotel reservations service, which specializes in securing the lowest discount hotel prices in Asia. Agoda.com is part of Priceline.com (Nasdaq:PCLN). Agoda’s network includes over 9,000 hotels in Asia and more than 50,000 worldwide. The staff of over 300 professionals, located throughout Asia, provides a first-rate reservation service that uniquely combines local knowledge and local connections to provide the best hotel deals to both business and leisure travelers.
In addition, Agoda customers participate in the Agoda Rewards Program, earning further discounts and free stays. Unlike programs that limit travelers to a single chain, the Agoda Rewards Program allows customers to redeem Rewards Points at thousands of hotels around the globe, at any time. A member of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), Agoda’s aim is to promote travel by making it more affordable and more accessible to more people.
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Related Malaysia Medical Tourism Press Releases
Washington, DC (PRWEB) April 8, 2005
Each year, as the cost of healthcare in the U.S. continues to rise; an increasing number of Americans are traveling abroad for medical care. Lured by savings of up to 85% off for procedures ranging from cosmetic to cardiac bypass, Americans, up until recently, have taken this risk with almost no support here at home. At a press conference to take place April 11th at the Malaysian Embassy in Washington, DC, USA-based MedRetreat, LLC will announce a global alliance, designed to advocate for Americans and facilitate “medical tourism” to foreign countries.
“The globalization of science, technology, and communications has led to the development of world class healthcare in certain regions of the world, where treatment is provided a fraction of the American cost,” said Judson Anglin, Founder and President of MedRetreat. MedRetreat, LLC is the first American medical tourism company, acting as an advocate for American’s interested in traveling abroad for medical procedures.
Anglin and his partners have traveled to Thailand, Malaysia, Argentina and India, touring hospitals and facilities and compiling research on standards of care, accommodations and the many cultural nuances that affect American travelers in each country. “Americans need an extraordinary level of care and support when traveling,” said Anglin. “That is why we only partner with organizations that offer ‘door to door’ service.” Last year, MedRetreat partnered with Beautiful Holidays, Southeast Asia’s most popular medical tourism company. Beautiful Holidays is known throughout Europe for combining medical treatment with luxury recuperation at 5-star resorts in Malaysia and Thailand.
There are over 44 million uninsured Americans. There are millions more whose health insurance co-pay for a single procedure can be equal to the cost of the entire procedure abroad. Said Anglin: “We are hoping that, through this alliance of nations and service-based organizations, Americans can feel safe and secure traveling abroad for medical care.”
The following representatives will be present to speak and field questions:
H.E. Dato’Ghazzali bin Sheikh Abdul Khalid, Ambassador Of Malaysia, will present an introduction on Malaysia’s strategic global advantage in the growing medical tourism market.
Tederic Mohr, CEO, Penang Adventist Hospital, will present a brief overview of medical facilities, technologies and competencies available to Americans traveling to Malaysia.
Judson Anglin, President & Founder, MedRetreat will introduce MedRetreat, LLC as the first American company to offer medical tourism services, including information, advocacy and facilitation for Americans undergoing medical procedures abroad.
Marloes Giezenaar, Managing Director, Beautiful Holidays, will present a brief overview of the “A to Z” process that Americans experience from arrival to departure.
Katherine Bogardus and Kimberlee Tyner, R.N., recent “medical tourists” will be on hand to share their experiences and answer questions.
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(PRWEB) July 10, 2005
Kabenesh Girma an Ethiopian model has quietly stunned the critics by winning Miss Tourism Africa™ 2005 at the recently concluded Miss Tourism Planet 2005 pageant held in Athens Greece, Kabenesh was representing Ethiopia in the pageant which is an annual event in it 8th year, The objective is to promote tourism and friendship amongst nations.
It is the second time that Ethiopia has participated in the pageant and last years delegate Miss Tourism-Ethiopia 2004 Helina Mezegbu, also won and title of Miss Vivid, so it makes two out of two for the Ethiopian Life Foundation which owns the exclusive licence for Ethiopia, and is proud to be the organisation promoting Ethiopia at these sort of international events.
In other news and events “Miss Nation 2005” Fethiya Mohammed a semi-finalist from the Miss Universe-Ethiopia 2005 pageant, is currently in China representing Ethiopia at the International Queen of Tourism 2005 contest and has been there for the last 3 weeks, and Miss Tourism-Ethiopia 2005 DINA Fekadu departs for Malaysia for Miss Tourism International 2005. In the coming week
Once again young Ethiopian girls are under the guidance and direction of the Ethiopian life foundation and it founder Mr Andy, quietly but proudly showcasing Ethiopian culture and traditions to a global audience, The Ethiopian life foundation is thus unshakable from it position and continues to solidify its position as the largest private Public Relations Organisation Ethiopia has at the moment, and proudly promotes Ethiopia at top international tourism related events.
Kabenesh has been a model of professionalism and loyalty, it should be recalled that she was a participant in the first Miss Ethiopia-World® pageant in 2003, and the Miss Universe-Ethiopia® 2004 pageant and has previously represented Ethiopia in Miss Tourism of the Globe in Russia last year, and continues to show the sort of positive attitude and loyalty that will see her having a very successful future.
Her title of Miss Tourism Africa now gives her a huge platform to promote Tourism in Ethiopia and it is hoped that the momentum gained from her title will be put to good use by Tourism professionals in Ethiopia to further promote Ethiopian tourism in a positive way as part of the official goal of poverty reduction in Ethiopia, Responsible Tourism was a major theme at the 2005 Miss Universe-Ethiopia pageant which was proudly sponsored surprisingly by the Tourism Authority of Thailand, and it was noted that over 750,000 tourist fly over Ethiopia annually to go to Kenya for instance, by Mr Andy, the president of Miss Universe-Ethiopia Organisation, and the Ethiopian Life Foundation, and he questioned why this is so, and suggested what we in Ethiopia can do about it, but he did not just “Talk the Talk”, he “Walked the Walk” and went out and did some thing positive about it, like he has been doing for the positive image and promotion of Ethiopia for the last 4 years, representing Ethiopia on the international scene, and Kabeneshes Miss Tourism Africa 2005, title is a positive and huge step to doing something about it, and she and the Ethiopian Life Foundation now have all the moral authority required to promote Ethiopian and African Tourism, as ambassadors, but also not without the necessary support from the various agencies and organisation in Ethiopia who are in the tourism business it will take a concerted effort for all of us to achieve the goals and aspirations set.
At a time when world focus in increasingly on Africa, the time has come for us all to step up to the plate and make our achievements and tourism attractions in Ethiopia known to a global audience.
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Related Malaysia Cultural Tourism Press Releases
Chapel Hill, NC (PRWEB) August 4, 2009
Healthy Travel Media is pleased to announce that the newly released Patients Beyond Borders: Malaysia Edition is now available as an eBook on Lulu.com as well as in print at all online retail outlets, such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble, both domestically and abroad. This latest entrant to the Patients Beyond Borders series of country-specific editions will soon be available to all Kindle and Sony Digital Book owners, as well as downloadable to iPhone and other mobile devices.
Produced in collaboration with Malaysia’s Tourism Ministry and supported by hospitals and related private organizations, the 240-page guidebook features 16 pages of color inserts and offers an in-depth overview of Malaysia’s 20+ international hospitals, selected health travel agents, nearby recovery and guest accommodations, and area travel information.
“We are excited to see new digital avenues that provide consumers the information they need to make informed decisions about their healthcare,” says Healthy Travel Media CEO Josef Woodman. “We can slice and dice the data found in our printed books to meet a wide array of customer demand for online health information.”
About Healthy Travel Media
Healthy Travel Media, an independent imprint based in Chapel Hill, NC, publishes books, eBooks, and Web-based consumer reference information on medical tourism and wellness travel. Patients Beyond Borders is available at Amazon and bookstores everywhere. Patients Beyond Borders: Malaysia Edition is one of a series of country-specific editions. For more information, visit http://www.patientsbeyondborders.com.
For media queries, please contact:
United States
Judy Orchard
Tel: +1 919 545.0668
http://www.patientsbeyondborders.com
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