The 4th Annual WMT&GHC Announces Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) as a Bronze Sponsor

West Palm Beach, FL, October 11, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) was established by the Government of Malaysia to formulate strategic plans for promotion of healthcare travel services and to spearhead the promotional activities for Malaysian healthcare travel industry. Serving as a focal point on all matters relating to healthcare travel, MHTC works closely with the Association of Private Hospitals of Malaysia (APHM) and all relevant government agencies and private bodies in ensuring quality care and facilitating smooth entry for our healthcare travelers. MHTC uses the “Malaysia Healthcare” brand in its promotional activities and carries its website at www.myhealthcare.gov.my to assist visitors with all relevant information needed.

“Malaysia is fast gaining its recognitions as a preferred choice for healthcare travel in the world. This is evident by the 36 percent increase in the revenue collected from the healthcare travel for 2010,” said Dr. Mary Wong Lai Lin, Chief Executive Officer, Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC). “As we are constantly seeking to attract more healthcare travelers from America, WMT & GHC 2011 provides excellent opportunity to showcase and partner with renowned insurance companies, employers, medical tourism facilitators, travel agents and media,” she added.

This is the one event per year where Employers, Self Funded Health Plans, Insurance Companies, and Medical Tourism Facilitators that are looking to outsource healthcare overseas have the opportunity to meet with top International Hospitals and Medical Tourism Companies in one place for the ultimate networking event. As a Bronze Sponsor, Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) will receive multiple benefits including recognition throughout the conference and preferred exhibit booth placement.

This year the MTA has allocated a budget to bring in up to 400 buyers of healthcare that includes global multinational employers, insurance companies and health insurance agents. The conference will feature over 150 exhibitors and sponsors, 100+ speakers and up to 1,500 attendees from over 87 countries. Save the date today by going to the Medical Tourism Congress website and register for this once a year event.

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