Thai Medical Tourism showcased in Kuwait
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Dubai and Middle East office hosted its first ever medical tourism roadshow in Kuwait to proactively position Thailand as the ultimate health and wellness destination for Kuwaiti locals and residents. The medical tourism roadshow Kuwait will be part of TAT’s two-city post-IMTEC roadshow that took place at JW Marriott Hotel, Kuwait.
The delegation was led by Tanes Petsuwan, the newly appointed Deputy Governor for TAT Dubai and Middle East Office to proactively meet with key people from the travel and tourism industry in Kuwait to further boost the medical tourism and trade partnership between the two countries in providing quality medical services.
The recent initiative is part of TAT’s first ever roadshow dedicated specifically to medical tourism to complement TAT’s broader tourism campaign “Quality Leisure Destination through Thainess”. TAT has also recently concluded a successful participation in International Medical Travel Exhibition and Conference 2016 held in Dubai, U.A.E from Oct 9-10, 2016.
Tanes Petsuwan, the newly appointed Deputy Governor for TAT Dubai and Middle East Office, said: “The Medical Tourism roadshow is an important series of event for us to build a positive image of Thailand for medical tourism in the GCC. We have just wrapped up a successful show during IMTEC 2016 and are looking forward to further bolster our efforts by showcasing our various products and packages to the residents of Kuwait.”
The Thai delegation met several travel agents and industry partners from Kuwait to highlight Thailand’s destinations that are known to provide quality medical experiences. TAT also aims to build and strengthen the business ties and network within the region between private sectors from Thailand and local partners across Kuwait. The Thailand delegation consisted of 10 leading medical, health and wellness providers from hospitals, wellness hotels and aesthetic clinics. Confirmed participants are: Bangkok Pattaya Hospital, Landmark Lancaster Hotel, HMC Clinic, IS Family Group, Thanyapura Integrative Health Center, Panacee Medical Center, Phyatai 2 Hospital, Vitalife Corporation, BB Beauty and Beyond and Bangkok International Hospital.
Thailand is considered as a premier destination for medical tourism due to its quality medical practices and innovative technology. Availability of Muslim friendly accommodations and Halal cuisine options also makes it a top destination choice. In 2015, visitors from the Middle Eastern remained an important source for Thailand with an increase in total number of arrival by 33.74 percent in 2015. Thailand expects a record 29.5 million tourists this year, up 19 percent from 2014.