The Philippines will firm up its position as a global and wellness destination in Asia by being the first Asian country to host the prestigious 2009 World Health Tourism Congress (WHTC) at Sofitel Hotel on March 26 to 28.
The initial WHTC was hosted by Germany in 2006, followed by Cyprus in 2007 and Spain in 2008.
The Philippines made a successful hosting bid in November last year, according to Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Joseph Ace Durano.
Durano said that the occasion will mark the country’s position as a global and wellness destination as thousands of leading health and wellness tourism players from all over the world meet in Manila.
The three-day meeting will gather the world’s best health and wellness service providers and corporate buyers for workshop and one-on-one business sessions to enable all parties to supply contracts, establish market linkages, form partnerships and do various mutually beneficial transactions. (more…)
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