The Philippines is Known as a beach haven and spa paradise for celebrities and those in “the know,” the Philippines has unveiled plans to showcase its unique tourism offerings and many UNESCO World Heritage sites to a wider audience through participation in a series of 2009 events beginning with The New York Times Travel Show, [...]
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Sanctuario Spa gets nominations at AsiaSpa Awards
Sanctuario Spa receives three nominations at the prestigious AsiaSpa Baccarat Awards 2008. The AsiaSpa Awards were created in 2005 in order to give recognition and thanks back to the sensational spas that Asia is blessed with. Setting a great benchmark for spas in the region as well as around the world, the AsiaSpa Awards [...]
Davao’s MediSpa forges partnership with Tianshi Philippines
A Spa in Davao City has ventured into services anchored on Chinese method that would contribute to restoring health to mankind and the society.
The MediSpa housed at SM City Davao has forged a Partnership with Tianshi Philippines, Inc. said Ryann Arao, the spa marketing manager saying they will carry the services Tiens.
She said among the [...]
Cebu set to be Asia’s top medical tourism destination
The Cebu Health and Wellness Council (CHWC) plans to position Cebu Province as a ‘world-class destination for medical destination for medical and wellness tourism in Asia 2010.’
Members of CHWC, particularly those offering hospital and dental services, observed a ’steady flow’ of
inquiries and walk-in patients long before they have formally organized themselves as a group.
They said [...]
Philippines enjoys ‘new wave’ of medical tourism
The Philippines is experiencing a ‘new wave’ of travellers seeking medical treatment abroad, according to former health secretary Alfredo Bengzon.
Mr Bengzon told the Philippine Headline News that five per cent of admissions at the Medical City hospital in Pasig City are now visitors from foreign countries, with many holidaymakers seeking dental treatment or other medical services [...]
Philippines Hosts 2007 International Medical Travel Conference
The country’s top medical and wellness facilities and resort destinations take center stage as the Department of Tourism (DOT) announced that it is organizing the 2nd International Medical Conference (IMTC 2007). The event will be held on November 19-23 at the Hotel Intercontinental Manila in Makati City.
According to Tourism Secretary Joseph Ace Durano, “I am [...]
