determine the ecosystem specific indicators of Cagsawa Ruins and Mount Mayon..
what? sorry I dont know cagsawa but I know about mt. mayon in Albay.
Amidst all the worry brought about by the global financial crisis, there exists a silver lining for developing nations.
With the price tag of medical attention in developed countries becoming too steep, its citizens are traveling to developing nations for their treatment – and they’re getting much more than what they bargained for.
Significantly lower fees, world class care and a vacation to boot – these make up the package for most overseas patients, which even when put together still costs considerably less than the sole treatment they would get back home. All this has come to be labeled under the banner of medical tourism and the Philippines is fast emerging as a major player in Asia.
Patients from the US, Europe, Australia and the Middle East have been traveling to the Philippines to avail of treatments at a fraction of the cost. From executive check-ups to cosmetic surgery to heart bypasses, the range of services offered in the country is as comprehensive as they are inexpensive. Top that off with spa visits and a local tour of the sights, then you have an unbeatable combination.
Given all these, the Philippines has been making its presence felt in the market in the last few years by organizing and participating in international conferences. Smaller scale conferences and hospital tours have also been organized with foreign and local press, travel agents and industry professionals to see what the Philippines has to offer the world.
The promotion of medical tourism is spearheaded by the Department of Tourism (DOT). Tourism Secretary Joseph Durano said that his department is pushing for medical tourism because it opens business-to-business opportunities among industry stakeholders. This leads further investments in hospitals, spas and other related businesses like hotels, malls and real estate.
In fact, Secretary Durano foresees that in five to ten years, the industry will be “ten times bigger…it (medical tourism) just requires a little push and when it gains momentum, it will have a life of its own.”
Tourism Undersecretary Cynthia Carrion also shares the same prediction: “If we continue what we started, by 2012, we’ll have as much as $3 billion.”
One of latest the promotional steps is the publishing of the latest travel guide that offers comprehensive and useful information for visitors navigating the world of Filipino health and wellness. Entitled Philippines: The Heart of Asia (The Official Medical and Wellness Travel Guide and Directory), the guide is an indispensable tool that provides medical travelers options on the most suitable places for healing, rest, relaxation and rejuvenation.
The booklet contains a wealth of articles, maps, directory information, a list of the country’s best hospitals, spas, clinics, and more. Meant for both the seasoned and the first-time traveler, the travel guide is the definitive companion in the journey towards better wellness and health in the Philippines. It is also accessible through the website www.philippinesheartofasia.ph.
Published by Honors Integrated Marketing (HIM) Communications Inc. with medical tourism advocate Joyce Alumno at the helm of the editorial team, the “Philippines: The Heart of Asia” is the official travel guide for medical and wellness tourism endorsed by DOT, DOH, and PPP Task Force. It will be released by the last quarter of this year. Booking deadline is extended until September 15, 2009.
For inquiries, please call (+632) 910-8030, 468-9999, or 0917-8918998; or visit www.philippinesheartofasia.ph or www.himcommunications.com
Honors Integrated Marketing (HIM) Communications Inc. is a full-service marketing communications firm that provides a complete suite of integrated marketing solutions for a wide range of high-profile clients.
what are the 4 hotel requirements of the department of tourism in the philippines?
please help me..
it's my assignment..
not sure what you mean by 4 requirements, the website below shows the requirements for different classifications and accreditation by the DOT
Medical tourism is fast becoming a buzz word in healthcare. It has transformed into one of the fastest growing segments in the tourism industry despite the global economic downturn. High cost of treatments in developed countries, such as the US, UK, Australia, Japan and the Middle East, have brought patients from such regions to seek healthcare in Asian destinations like the Philippines.
"With the enormous potential for future growth and development of medical tourism in the country, the challenge for healthcare facilities and providers is in presenting and portraying the Philippines as a global destination for health and wellness," said Undersecretary Cynthia Carrion of the Department of Tourism's Office of Sports and Wellness.
To address this challenge, a Workshop on "Creating and Marketing a Successful Brand for Medical Tourism" was held on October 6, 2009 at the Makati Shangri-La Hotel. The well-attended Workshop educated and equipped players in the medical and wellness tourism industry on how to face international competition most especially given these difficult times.
Key officials and high-level executives of hospitals, clinics, spas and government offices participated in the Workshop. It was an opportunity to strengthen the Philippines' healthcare system and forge partnerships among various business industries that medical and wellness tourism covers.
The Workshop was expertly conducted by Dr. Sanjiv Malik, known worldwide as a guru in international healthcare travel. He is currently the Executive Director of the MMR Eye Institute, a topnotch eye care clinic in India, and the President of Anand & Anand Associates, a leading IPR law firm in Asia. A highly sought-after speaker in international conferences, Dr. Malik is a keen communicator who has demonstrated excellent business acumen.
Topics covered by Dr, Malik include: Key Drivers of Medical Travel, Building your Brand in Medical Toursm; Accreditation; Setting Up an International Patient Department; Providing Seamless Service; Communicating your Brand; Recession- and Crisis-Proof Marketing Tools that Work; and other useful subjects that helped hospitals, clinics, spas, health insurance companies, and other providers of health and tourism services to rise above adversity and become globally competitive.
"This Workshop on Medical Tourism is very timely," said Joyce Alumno, Chairperson of the event. "The fact that many people showed great interest and attention about the event is proof of the Filipinos' resilience to difficulties. The Philippines will certainly rise above any calamity and become a shining ray of light in medical tourism and global healthcare travel."
This event was organized by HIM Communications in partnership with the Department of Tourism. The 1st International Medical & Wellness Tourism Summit is being planned, showcasing the Philippines and Southeast Asia as a prime region for investments in international healthcare travel. For inquiries please call HIM Communications, Inc. at (+632) 910.8030, 468.9999, or email info@himcommunications.com.
