Medical Tourism Association® Recognizes Orlando as "Emerging Destination of Year"
Summary
“Today, those same hospitals and some of the unique specialty treatments they offer are the impetus behind a new generation of tourists -- both domestic and international -- who are coming to Orlando for not only fun in the sun, but also for medical attention they can’t get anywhere else at the time and price they want.” As Visit Orlando continues to open new markets and grow overall visitation beyond the record-breaking 62 million visitors in 2014, health and wellness seekers and medical conventions are targeted to leverage tourism and enhance the economic prosperity and quality of life for residents in the nation’s 26th largest metropolitan area.After decades of promoting Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and Florida’s beaches and cruise ships, all eyes are re-positioning on Orlando, where nearly 20 percent of all events booked in the city are for medical meetings.The World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress accepts nominations to honor leadership, innovation, education, service and top facilities and destinations in the care and treatment of both international- and domestic-traveling patients.Stakeholders who make up the billion-dollar medical tourism industry are encouraged to forward news of tremendous performances that recognize customer-focused care, international quality and standards, patient safety and satisfaction, effective leadership and state-of-the-art technology within the calendar year 2015-2016.Stakeholders who make up the billion-dollar medical tourism industry are encouraged to forward news of tremendous performances that recognize customer-focused care, international quality and standards, patient safety and satisfaction, effective leadership and state-of-the-art technology within the calendar year 2015-2016.