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Minority Chamber of Commerce (MCC) hosts a Medical Travel
and Global Health Care Annual Conference Organized by
Promed Costa Rica
Attendants from different sectors will participate this event is in Tampa, Florida on June 14-16, 2015.
Miami, Florida. May 26, 2015. The Minority Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Medical Travel & Global
Health Care Annual Summit 2015 on June 14-16 at the Hilton Downtown Tampa. The biggest-ever
industry event for all those who are actively increasing their offer in medical attention and expanding the
geography of their companies at the global market of medical and health tourism, an event that fully
covers the largest and most ambitious consumer markets. The annual Medical and Healthcare Tourism
Summit - is the leading event in an industry worth billions. It is an exclusive international event visited not
just by professionals but also by high end clients and patients.
“We are very proud to host this event for the last 3 years, this takes place in Tampa we will examine
efficient and economic practices for our professional network and members”, said Doug Mayorga,
President & CEO of Minority Chamber of Commerce, “the international programs in tourism and care can
be leveraged to increase value by addressing cost and quality challenges, ultimately strengthening the
event and improving outcomes for all”.
“As executive director of the event, we are very proud to join partnership with Minority Chamber of
Commerce and to provide a link between the exhibitors and the directors of pioneering facilities that are
available in Costa Rica. They are also going to raise their business profile and brand awareness among the
visitors who are going to gather in this conference”, said, Massimo Manzi, Senior Executive Director for
Promed, the organizer of the 2015 Summit.
According to the study of World Health Organization, healthcare and health treatments will be the world’s
largest industry by 2030 and also a core driver of tourism experiences. Combined, health and tourism will
represent 22% of the world GDP. Taking in consideration the predictions, the Medical Travel & Global
Health Care Annual Summit 2015 will explore the major trends and the most advanced products within
the health tourism industry, both globally as well as regionally.
About PROMED - Headquartered in San Jose, Costa Rica. The Council for the International Promotion of
Costa Rican Medicine (PROMED), is a not-for-profit association for the Medical Tourism/Healthcare,
Wellness and Retirement Living industries of Costa Rica. Created to ensure that international patients
visiting Costa Rica receive consistent, high-quality medical and dental services from our members and to
consolidate and promote Costa Rica as a leader in medical tourism, healthcare and wellness travel. For
more information about the Summit: www.themedicaltravelsummit.com
About the Minority Chamber: This summit is a new product for the business association that is looking
for a global development and "Taking the Chamber to the World." We strive to build potential
opportunities through increased international trade, resources and programs in health tourism,
conference and expo. We have hosted and participated in numerous international trade and business
development trips around the world. At the same time, we have promoted international visits to Miami
and Washington DC, whether for business, tourism, education, or investment and health international
opportunities. For more information about the MCC: www.minoritychamber.net
For Interview and details:
Maria Loaisiga
Public Relations & Membership Senior Director
[email protected]
786.260.1572
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