Prime Minister John Key Speaks to Hotel Conference
13.05.2010
Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism John Key had a speech to the 2010 New Zealand Hotel Industry Conference 13 May 2010.
"Your industry has a big role to play in the future economic growth of this country" - he said.
"We have many advantages. We have beautiful scenery, delicious food and wine, a unique culture, and a world-leading brand.
Our challenge is to make the most of these advantages, boost tourism earnings, and help grow our economy.
The next big opportunity for us is the Rugby World Cup 2011. "
New Zealand (1) -- Analyses -- 2010
About the medical tourism
30.05.2010
New Zealand is a relatively new destination to medical travel. It has all the hallmarks of a very successful destination especially for
North American based patients. While New Zealand is aligned medically and culturally to North America, the cost of the surgical care
is significantly cheaper. On average it is considered that New Zealand’s surgical costs are around 15 to 20% the cost of the same surgical procedure
in the USA. Added to this the personalized level of medical care, the world renown natural beauty and tranquility, the fact that New Zealand is one of the
safest places in the world and only 12 hours direct flight from the west coast of North America, then New Zealand as a medical travel destination looks set to develop.
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