Private jet charters for Chinese medical tourists

 20-Jan-17, International Medical Travel Journal 

L’Voyage, a Hong Kong based private jet chartering company, sees a growing interest amongst Chinese ultra-rich individuals in luxury overseas medical and wellness trips. The top destinations for mainstream Chinese medical tourists are Japan, Hong Kong, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand. The ultra-rich with a personal net worth of at least USD50 mn, however, are less price sensitive. They prefer to fly by private jet and are increasingly choosing to travel further abroad to Europe and the United States.

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Global Growth Markets estimates that 4,300 ultra-rich Chinese sought medical care and health treatments overseas in 2015, spending over USD450 million on IVF, advanced cancer and cardiac treatments, stem-cell treatments, health check-ups and wellness programmes.

L’Voyage founder Diana Chou said, “We are seeing a growing number of inquiries about flying by private jet to France, Germany, Switzerland, the United States and the United Kingdom... Not only are there advanced specialist hospitals in these countries, but also cultural landmarks and experiences that are popular with our clientele."

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