Wellness Holidays Lure Aussie Tourists to RP
June 19, 2009Leading Travel Wholesaler to Sell Wellness Tours to the Country
Australian tourists who are constantly in search of health and wellness packages seem to have found the perfect destination for their holiday experience.
All About Asia, one of the leading travel wholesalers in Australia, in their firm belief in the country’s potential in attracting the niche market of health and wellness travelers, has established Meditour Pty Ltd, with the sole purpose of selling health and wellness tours to the Philippines.
Tourism Secretary Ace Durano said, “The country leads in catering to travelers who look for wellness destinations because of our prime ecotourism locations. Nature and wellness go hand-in-hand; with the wealth of natural resources present in the Philippines, we can continue to nurture travelers who wish to lead a healthy travel lifestyle.”
“We are grateful to All About Asia’s strong confidence in the Philippines’ readiness for health tours. With our wealth of eco-friendly destinations, complemented by the Filipinos’ caring character, travelers looking for the perfect wellness getaway are assured to have their expectations met,” Durano further added.
Renowned medispa facilities are continuously gaining acclaim, among which is The Farm in San Benito, Batangas. All-organic meals coupled with the most effective detoxification programs – all set in a reinvigorating environment, are suitable for all discriminating wellness travellers.
Trips to the country’s top caliber medical facilities were organized for All About Asia’s retail agents to better appreciate the country’s medical and wellness tourism products. The agents went for an ocular visit to various health and wellness facilities such as Devarana Spa, Dr. Cecile Infantado’s Dental Clinic, Beverly Hills 6750, Dr. Rosero’s Dental Clinic, Makati Medical Center, Zen Institute Medispa, NuU Asia Dental Clinic and Beverly Hills Medical Group Clinic.
According to Undersecretary for Tourism Planning and Promotions Eduardo Jarque, Jr. “Our culture is deeply rooted in the Filipino people’s long tradition of wellness. Hilot has been a traditional way of healing, and other communities also have their own indigenous ways towards wellness - and this sets the country apart.”
He added, “With the ongoing global challenges, a lot of tourists are now thinking twice about travel. Health matters, however, need utmost attention. And we are seeing that a growing number of tourists are becoming aware about the world-class health and dental care available in the country, at a more reasonable price.”
A networking dinner was organized to discuss significant matters with industry leaders to brief the agents on medical tourism in the country. Speakers included Cynthia Lazo, DOT Director for Sports and Wellness, Dr. Joel Gutierrez of the Philippine Dental Association, Cathy Turvill of the Spa Association of the Philippines, and Alma Jimenez of the Philippine Association of Health Organizations in Medical Tourism. A significant result of the networking night was a Philippine Dental Holiday and other activities to promote the country’s medical and wellness tours.
“We believe that the Philippines has all the ingredients to satisfy the discriminating health and wellness travelers from down under – the finest facilities, affordable cost, credible professionals, supportive government agencies, and above all – the caring and healing hands of the Filipinos,” Rica Bueno, Head for DOT Team Asia – Pacific, noted.
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Carol Davidson of Tranquility on Marius Day Spa – Australia, tries the skin analysis at the Dermlaser and Phototherapy Center of Makati Medical Center. With competitive medical facilities and experts, the Department of Tourism (DOT) continues to promote the country’s wellness tours to Aussie travelers.
The Farm in San Benito, Batangas, continues to gain acclaim from the world’s most discriminating wellness travelers
— Office of the Undersecretary for Planning & Promotions Department of Tourism - Manila Tel. No. 524-1694
