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KPJ Partners with Healthtrip to Expand Global Reach in Medical Tourism

KPJ Partners with Healthtrip to Expand Global Reach in Medical Tourism

Dubai – KPJ Healthcare Berhad (“KPJ Healthcare” or the “Group”) proudly announces a strategic partnership with Healthtrip, the world’s leading health travel company. This partnership aims to broaden KPJ Healthcare’s international patient base, marking a notable milestone in the global healthcare landscape.

The partnership will be a significant step towards enhancing accessibility to quality healthcare services on a global scale.

The collaboration was officially unveiled at the Arab Travel Market, showcasing KPJ Healthcare and Healthtrip’s commitment to providing world-class healthcare services globally. Through this partnership, KPJ Healthcare will tap into Healthtrip’s extensive network and innovative digital platform, connecting with patients from strategic markets across India, Turkey, Thailand, Malaysia, the UAE and Singapore.

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Sharjah sees a surge in tourism, welcoming 1.5 million hotel guests in 2023, marking an 11% increase

Sharjah sees a surge in tourism, welcoming 1.5 million hotel guests in 2023, marking an 11% increase

The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) revealed the emirate’s latest developments during ATM 2024

  • Russia and the Baltics lead the sector’s growth rates in the emirate with an increase of 36%, followed by the GCC countries at 17% and Australia and the Pacific at 15%.
  • More than 100 hotel establishments  in Sharjah provide more than 10,000 hotel rooms.
  • Nearly 250,000 GCC guests were recorded in 2023, up from 211,000 in 2022.
  • Oman leads in hotel guests numbers from the GCC region, followed by KSA
  • Al Midfa: Sharjah solidifies its position as a global tourism hub and its commitment to sustainable development and innovation
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Indonesia showcases diverse tourism offerings at Arabian Travel Market Dubai 2024

Indonesia showcases diverse tourism offerings at Arabian Travel Market Dubai 2024, strengthens regional partnerships

Dubai – May 07, 2024: Wonderful Indonesia, an initiative by Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy to showcase a diverse array of destinations for both domestic and international tourism, is participating in the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) Dubai, one of the leading travel and tourism events in the Middle East. The participation underscores Indonesia’s commitment to fostering closer ties with the UAE and promoting its diverse and enchanting destinations to travellers in the region.

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Forbes Middle East Unveils The Region’s Top Travel & Tourism Leaders

Forbes Middle East Unveils The Region’s Top Travel & Tourism Leaders

Meet The 100 Leaders Creating Opportunities For MENA’s Booming Tourism Industry

  • U.A.E.-based listees dominate with 54 entries, followed by 19 in Saudi Arabia and nine in Egypt.
  • The most populated sector is hotels and resorts, with 50 entries.
  • Heads of Emirates Airline and the Emirates Group, the Saudi Tourism Authority, and the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism make up the top three.
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