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Britons go abroad for healthcare by Richard Fletcher
Britons go abroad for healthcare.
While Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards was out marching to protest against NHS plans to downgrade his local hospital in Chichester a few weekends ago â aptly named St. Richardâs â record numbers of Britons continue to fly abroad for medical treatment.
Last year Britons spent 60m on overseas treatments. Main reasons were lower prices, NHS waiting lists, a better choice of alternative medical treatments and cosmetic surgery clinics such as those in Marbella where many patients choose to combine procedures with a break in the sun to return home looking better on the outside and feeling better on the inside. With many increasingly concerned about the rise in hospital superbugs, more people are also choosing to recuperate overseas in a warmer climate following surgery.
Market researchers Mintel recently reported money spent by Britons going abroad for treatments will increase 150% by 2011. According to the survey a quarter of Britons would seriously consider recuperating abroad after an operation and one in eight would go overseas for surgery.
"This sector (medical tourism) is a thriving industry as a growing number of well-off baby boomers take their health needs into their own hands and pursue the elixir of eternal youth," said Richard Cope, senior Mintel analyst.
But what happens when you fall ill abroad? One of the largest holiday resort companies on the Costa del Sol, Club La Costa, offers onsite medical care at its California Beach Resort near Mijas. Now, thanks to a new contract negotiated between the modern, high tech Xanit Hospital in Benalmadena which opened in 2006, and Club La Costa, the hospitalâs state-of-the-art facilities and highly trained medical staff are available to both CLC members and staff in Spain.
Richard Fletcher, Resort Director at Club La Costa Resorts & Hotels, said: âWeâve always made it a priority to have medical provision on site, but our new agreement with Xanit means that should any of our members need medical treatment while on holiday, not only do we have access to one of the top hospitals in southern Spain, itâs literally minutes away.â
As for alternative therapies and keep-fit, Britons seem to be increasingly looking overseas for a better deal. Last year, Britons spent about 25m on going abroad for yoga holidays, holistic healing, health farms beauty treatments and spa visits, according to the Mintel report.
Spain is one of the most visited destinations in Europe for surgery, especially for patients who want to combine medical treatment with a wellness holiday; also popular are Hungary, Turkey, Germany and Poland.
Richard Fletcher has worked for Club La Costa Resorts & Hotels for the past fourteen years as Resorts Management Director, overseeing the running of 22 resorts in the UK, Spain, Austria and Tenerife. He worked in hotel management in England from 1966 until his arrival in Spain in 1984 and operated resorts in Tenerife, Mallorca, Portugal and Marbella prior to joining Club La Costa.
Britons Healthcare Abroad
Article Source: http://www.earticlesonline.com/Article/Britons-go-abroad-for-healthcare/289574
Houstonians! Which hotel is better? Four Season, Magnolia, or Quarters Club?
I do not live in Houston currently so I am not familiar with these hotels in Houston. We are however getting married in Houston (family lives here) and the three mentioned above are options of where I can have our of town guests stay at. What would you guys suggest? Something modern, luxurious, fun, looks beautiful and is clean. These are three are the preferred hotels of where we are hosting our reception so only reviews, tips, suggestions should relate to the three.
Thank you!!!!
Jacob I can tell your a brilliant person by your post and that you must not get out often. Believe it or not some individuals/couples like to stay at hotels in their own city as a local retreat on weekends. It is not far-fetched. People do get invited to weddings, events, shows, and even restaurants often at hotels. Got to love some people...ah sigh.
According to City Search, Houston the Four Seasons is the highest rated of the hotels you are choosing from. I've provided the link for you to see for yourself. It is also the more widely known hotel by Houston residence (of the three you've given us to choose from).
I know you only wanted an opinion on the three you've listed but I highly recommend that you at least look into either Hotel Icon or Hotel ZaZa, which are known for having famous guests. Will I Am from the Black Eyed peas stayed ast Hotel ZaZa when the Peas came to the Houston Rodeo. And, both are very affordable and Hotel Icon is running deals right now. I just rented a Junior Suite for an employee for only $159/night. Not too shabby!
Anyway, good luck with your decision! And Congrats on your engagement!
