Turkey is emerging as a hotspot for medical tourists
Monday, February 16, 2009
Turkey has been named as one of the world's top medical tourist destinations and it could be good news for those considering buying property in the country as many analysts say it has bolstered its economy.
Hurriyet has recently reported that people are increasingly watching what they spend; Turkey's the low cost and high-quality healthcare facilities as well as the warm climate are key factors in its appeal to more mature buyers. The country also has some of the world's best-equipped hospitals. The Publication also added that people are opting for healthcare in Turkey due to the vacation opportunities available following recovery. The Turkish tourism authorities are bidding to attract more foreign visitors to the country by placing a renewed emphasis on its healthcare system.
Dr Dursun Aydin, president of the Association of Improving Health Tourism has stated that people from the Netherlands, United Kingdom, Belgium and France are all flocking to Turkey for treatments.
He commented: "Europeans prefer Turkey mostly for plastic surgery, in vitro fertilization, dental treatment and laser eye surgery. These surgeries cost an average of 5,000 euros in Europe. In Turkey, the average cost for such surgeries varies between 500 to 900 euros.”
The promotion of the nation as a top tourist location may be good news for those looking for property in Turkey as medical tourists may need accommodation to rent during their stay. The quality and affordability of care as well as receptiveness to foreign investment makes it a profitable long term investment.
Meanwhile, Mustafa Durmaz, chairman of Goreme Tourism Development Centre, told that tourists are not only keen to visit Turkey, but are also interested in learning about the traditional and regional flavors of Turkish food, Worldbulletin.net reports.
Hurriyet has recently reported that people are increasingly watching what they spend; Turkey's the low cost and high-quality healthcare facilities as well as the warm climate are key factors in its appeal to more mature buyers. The country also has some of the world's best-equipped hospitals. The Publication also added that people are opting for healthcare in Turkey due to the vacation opportunities available following recovery. The Turkish tourism authorities are bidding to attract more foreign visitors to the country by placing a renewed emphasis on its healthcare system.
Dr Dursun Aydin, president of the Association of Improving Health Tourism has stated that people from the Netherlands, United Kingdom, Belgium and France are all flocking to Turkey for treatments.
He commented: "Europeans prefer Turkey mostly for plastic surgery, in vitro fertilization, dental treatment and laser eye surgery. These surgeries cost an average of 5,000 euros in Europe. In Turkey, the average cost for such surgeries varies between 500 to 900 euros.”
The promotion of the nation as a top tourist location may be good news for those looking for property in Turkey as medical tourists may need accommodation to rent during their stay. The quality and affordability of care as well as receptiveness to foreign investment makes it a profitable long term investment.
Meanwhile, Mustafa Durmaz, chairman of Goreme Tourism Development Centre, told that tourists are not only keen to visit Turkey, but are also interested in learning about the traditional and regional flavors of Turkish food, Worldbulletin.net reports.
Labels: Tourism, Turkish-property
