Archena Murcia, Spain – Spa Hotel & Resort Balneario de Archena is one of the famous spots for Balneotherapic treatments which uses water as the central element. For those who are interested in health tourism, Spa Hotel & Resort Balneario de Archena is a perfect place to relax and to be rejuvenated. There are three hotels in Spa Hotel & Resort Balneario de Archena namely Hotel Termas, Hotel Levante and Hotel Leon to cater to various needs of their guests.

This special place for health tourism is part of the clean energy project. Spa hotel uses special water that originates from a spring which is known for its mineral-medicinal qualities for thermal baths They have all the latest equipment and facilities which makes this establishment the top establishment for health tourism in the entire Spain. As the top health spa resort in Spain, they use all the latest methods available in the field of wellness and hydrotherapy.

Spa Hotel & Resort Balneario de Archena provides comprehensive health tourism where tourists can relax and get rejuvenated. The spa hotel and resort offers a complete health and beauty vacation services under one roof – this makes it the desired destination for beauty and spa treatments in Spain.

Espacio Termalium is one of the ventures of the Spa Hotel & Resort Balneario de Archena. Espacio Termalium is an ideal place for leisure and well-being. People that want to run away from the rush of metro life and need a serene environment to relax find Espacio Termalium their ultimate destination.

Spa Hotel & Resort Balneario de Archena and all its services comes guarded by the EUROESPA© quality seal. This quality seal is given only if the establishment and its services meet high quality standards. It also takes into consideration overall hygiene and the safety of the guest. Spa Hotel & Resort Balneario de Archena also holds the Certificate of Tourist Quality (ICTE: Q) which is a guarantee of quality and excellence. They are also committed to the environment. As a mark of this commitment, they have acquired the EU Ecolable. They are helping in reducing co2 emissions.

Though Spa Hotel & Resort Balneario de Archena specializes in health tourism, it is also an ideal place for leisure and exquisite gastronomic treats. Their guests enjoy friendly environment that prevails in all the three restaurants. For more information on health spa treatments and other services visit www.balneariodearchena.com

INDIAN GOVERNMENT ALL SET TO BOOST MEDICAL TOURISM
MDA Scheme to be announced soon

New Delhi, 10th February, 2009

In a shot-in-the-arm for healthcare tourism, the tourism ministry is
planning to extend its market development assistance (MDA) scheme to cover
Joint Commission International (JCI) and National Accreditation Board (NABH)
certified hospitals. A policy announcement this effect is likely very soon.

The MDA scheme offsets overseas marketing costs for travel companies earning
foreign exchange. By opening up the MDA, hospital groups will be made
eligible for financial assistance, including publicity through printed
material, travel and stay expenses for sales-cum-study tours and
participation fees for trade fairs and exhibitions, subject to an upper
ceiling.

“The MDA scheme for medical tourism is under active consideration and will
apply only to accredited hospitals. It should be finalised within a week,”
tourism ministry director Dr Prabhakar Dubey said. There are about 60
accredited hospitals in India, of which the big groups have independently
facilitated tie-ups with US-based insurance companies such as Bluecross
Blueshield and Anthem Wellpoint but smaller players have relied on agents
due to high costs.

According to Pradeep Thukral, Group Head-International Marketing, Apollo
Hospitals, “The ministry is prompting all players to form a
government-industry partnership on the lines of Nasscom to strengthen the
Indian healthcare brand overseas. Efforts will be made to launch uniform
pricing bands and to combine medical packages with travel products.The
potential for forex earnings through this route is huge. On an average, a
medical traveller spends about $7,000 as opposed to a holiday traveler who
spends $3000,” Mr Thukral added.

“With the change in global dynamics, it is the right time for the government
to provide impetus to this industry and to learn from countries like
Singapore and Thailand, which have participated with hospitals to draw
patients

A study by global consultancy Deloitte pegs the global market for medical
tourism at $60 billion. India received an estimated 4,50,000 medical
tourists in 2007, double the volumes registered in 2005, offering services
at one-fifth the costs of developed nations.

Analysts expect the industry, which is growing at an annual rate of 44%, to
get a boost from this move as it will help develop business linkages.

Pradeep Thukral
Group Head – International Marketing,
Apollo Hospitals Group, India
Phone – +91 9810907151
Email - [email protected]

StatMedica, the British-Polish medical tourism partnership that has established and excellent reputation with British patients seeking dental and medical treatment in Poland, has added a new dental clinic in the outskirts of Warsaw to its portfolio.

StatMedica’s Warsaw-based management team takes a number of factors into consideration before appointing a new dental partner. These include competitive pricing, the quality of treatment and the dental surgeon’s ability to speak English. Speaking from StatMedica’s Warsaw office, Managing Partner Lukasz Liese explains: “There are a number of aspects that we take into consideration before adding a new clinic to our portfolio. We frequently have to turn clinics away that do not meet our high standards. StatMedica understands the needs of dental patients from the United Kingdom. We are confident that we have selected clinics that have high standards, yet offer competitive prices at the same time.”

StatMedica is now able to expand on its ability to offer high quality dental care at some of the most competitive prices in Europe, with dental implants starting at GB£ 480, crowns starting at GB£ 200 and veneers starting at GB£ 250. These prices are approximately 70% less than the typical price of treatment in the United Kingdom.

An extensive network of low-cost flights from cities across the United Kingdom to destinations across Poland and affordable hotel accommodation in Poland ensure that significant cost-savings can be made by travelling to Poland.

Alison Hope, director of StatMedica’s London office said, “The cost savings that can be made by travelling to Poland for dental treatment are immense even once you factor in the cost of flights and accommodation” StatMedica assists patients in selecting a suitable clinic, and can provide local support in Poland: from translation and interpreter services to 24-hour care by a qualified healthcare professional. Patients looking to find out more about surgery in Poland are advised to consult StatMedica.com the portal dedicated to private healthcare in Poland or to contact Alison Hope on +44 780 571 5527.

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