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India's Punjab visions for medical tourism

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05-Nov-17 The Punjab government is looking to boost medical tourism in the state. "Major giants in the industry are ready to invest. We will use state’s land as equity under public private partnership" said the Punjab Tourism and Culture minister. [image: The Statesman]

Turkey revives tourism targeting Asian tourists

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05-Nov-17 Turkey will explore new markets in Asia to boost its health tourism industry and diversify the sector. Turkey aims to reach a significant USD7 billion in health tourism this year, according to the Turkish Healthcare Travel Council. [image: Daily Sabah]

Maybe no plastic surgery at Korea’s largest airport

27-Oct-17 When it comes to cosmetic plastic surgery, Korea is a particularly popular destination. But plans to expand that practice to a medical facility operating in Incheon International Airport are coming under fire. [image: Wikimedia Commons]

Indonesia is the latest country to become a hot spot for Chinese medical tourists

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15-Oct-17 Chinese online travel booking site Ctrip revealed 500,000 Chinese travelled overseas for medical-related services in 2016. Bali become a hotspot with 150,000 visitors, and Indonesia has made it a priority to make the country a medical and wellness destination. [image: Forbes / COMO Shambala Estate]

Medical tourism set to grow in Malaysia

27-Oct-17 Malaysia has announced that RM30 mn (USD7 mn) will be allocated to boost the nation’s healthcare travel industry. "The allocation will further spur the growth of medical tourism industry in the country," CEO of the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council said. [image: NSTP/ Rasul Azli Samad]

India's Punjab visions for medical tourism

Turkey revives tourism targeting Asian tourists

Maybe no plastic surgery at Korea’s largest airport

Indonesia is the latest country to become a hot spot for Chinese medical tourists

Medical tourism set to grow in Malaysia

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