International Conference & Exhibition on Health Tourism

30-31 October 2015: Hotel Le Meridien, Kochi, Kerala, India

Welcome to God’s Own Country

• The state with the highest Human Development Index in India

• HDI in Kerala ahead of Russia, Malaysia, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia

• Highest Literacy Rate in India• Highest Life Expectancy in India• Healthiest Sex ratio in the country• Low infant mortality rates – the

world’s first ‘Baby Friendly State’• Very low rural-urban divide• Low levels of poverty

• Indian Medical Tourism – a $ 3 Billion industry• Annual growth rate of 30%• 3,00,000 medical travelers expected to travel to

India in 2015 (estimated figures)• One tenth of treatment cost when compared to US &

UK• Alternative medicine, bone-marrow transplant, cardiac

bypass, eye surgery and hip replacement, heart surgery, hip resurfacing - most popular in India

• Option of telemedicine to continue treatment

Indian Health Tourism Industry

Compare Value Proposition

Treatment(Cost In USD)

US UK Singapore Thailand India

Heart Surgery 100,000 40,000 15,000 14,000 5,000

Bone Marrow Transplant

250,000 290,000 150,000 62,000 30,000

Liver Transplant

300,000 200,000 140,000 75,000 45,000

Knee Replacement

48,000 50,000 25,000 8,000 6,000

Approximate figures

Kerala: The Right Choice

Internationally comparable social development indices

+A well developed and internationally

acclaimed tourism industry+

A favorably placed national health tourism industry

Kerala: The Evolving Hub Of Health Tourism By 2020

• Advanced hospitals with world class medical care• Facilities comparable with any western country• Well qualified, specialized and experienced doctors• Trained paramedical staff and technicians• Competitive costs for packages of medical treatment• Excellent international connectivity - 4 international airports• Moderate weather throughout the year• Low language barriers• Well developed tourism industry• High quality resorts and hotels• Ideal locations for rejuvenation

Present The Fifth Edition Of

30 - 31 October 2015Hotel Le Meridien, Kochi, Kerala

Confederation of Indian Industry

Kerala Health Tourism is a high profile

initiative of the Confederation of Indian

Industry (CII) for the Hospitality & Tourism

Sector in Kerala.

Kerala Health Tourism held in partnership

with the Government of Kerala has been a

resounding success since 2006.

• Create awareness about Kerala as a Health Tourism destination internationally by 2020

• Assemble all stakeholders together in a single platform

• Showcase Healthcare & Tourism products and services to the overseas delegations

• Enhance business linkages • Chart action plan towards the upliftment of

Health Tourism in Kerala

Objectives

• International speakers• Hospital visits• Expert presentations &

in-depth discussions • Exhibition of products and services

by leading healthcare practitioners and tourism operators

Highlights

Shri Oommen Chandy, Hon'ble Chief Minister, Government of Kerala

will inaugurate the event.

Mr P K Kunhalikutty, Minister for Industries and Information Technology, Government of Kerala

will be the Guest of honour.

Conference: Topics Of Discussion

• Policy Initiatives to promote Health Tourism• Quality and Accreditations• Target markets and marketing strategies• Current challenges in international patient

management• The future of Health Tourism: 5 years and beyond• Sustainable Tourism for Sustainable Development.

The Way Forward

• Launch Medical Value Traveller Portal

• Study “The Future of Health Tourism: 5 Years & Beyond”

• Launch Kerala Health Mart

• Move on a 5 year mission mode for the state to become India’s healthcare hub

See you all atKerala Health Tourism

30 & 31 October 2015, Kochi.