Testimonials 2009

"The conference was very successful. We are happy with the fact we positioned Korea as the top destination of medical tourism through this conference." He added, "Along with MTA, Korea is looking forward to another big success in Korea Global Healthcare and World Medical Tourism Conference in Seoul, Korea in April 2010. The Korean government will make its best endeavor to set up the norms of medical tourism with MTA and other industry leaders."
~ Dr. Ha-Jeong Park, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Health & Welfare of Korea

”As the Platinum Sponsor, we would like to congratulate the Medical Tourism Association for organizing this event and providing a platform for the global industry players to network. The workshop, conference, exhibition and one-on-one meetings were beneficial for us to gain insights and exposure on the global medical tourism scene. Malaysia had more than 100 one-on-one meetings with potential clients and look forward to establish more business opportunities in events to come.”
~ Mr. Say Chuan Ooi, Chief Executive Officer, Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council, Ministry of Health Malaysia

“It was one of the best organized and informative meetings I have ever attended.”
~Mehmet Utku Barin, International Marketing Manager, Memorial Healthcare Group

“Thank you MTA! This conference was an outstanding opportunity to meet the key leaders in Medical Tourism.”
~ Jean O. Forbes, CSA, Dir. of Intl Sales & Business Development Homewatch International, Inc presenting Homewatch CareGivers

“We found the World at our doorstep offering new opportunities for accessing medical care through medical tourism. “
~Carol Berry, Health Care Administrators Association - Board Director

“I want to express my admiration for the huge efforts which was done by…MTA, to make the LA congress a successful and unprecedented one, we had a great time , and we enjoyed the sessions , and the one to one meetings , it was very fruitful.”
~ Dr. Fawzi ALHammouri, Chairman, Private Hospital Association of Jordan

"This is the second year AllMedicalTourism.com has sponsored and exhibited at the World Medical Tourism Congress... within 90 minutes of the congress opening on Monday morning, we had paid for the trip in confirmed bookings. It really is the premier gathering in the medical tourism industry to do business."
~ Rob Passmore, CEO AllMedicalTourism.com

“For us this is the “main event” in Medical Tourism and the take away this year exceeded even our expectations. See you all again in 2010!”
~ Brad Cook, International Department, Hospital Clinica Biblica

"I have been to many trade shows and networking events in my life, but not one comes close to comparing with the World Medical Tourism and Global Health Congress. The only limits to the networking opportunities were hours in the day. I have NEVER connected with more business prospects in my life! I will definitely be back for 2010 and bring more members of my team!"
~ Michael R. Brown, President, Michael Brown Communications

“Very rich event, got the opportunity to learn about the industry; Network meetings with facilitators will definitely increase revenue of our clinic . It was very worth it, the time and money invested on this event will payback easily; for sure we will be there next year!”
~ Elias Bemaras, CEO- ProgenCell, Stem cell therapies

"Excellent networking!"
~ Michael I. Kent, Founder & Principal, Health Access Solutions International, LLC

“The 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress in Los Angeles exceeded my expectations in the networking connectivity and educational expansion of the industry. I have already cleared my schedule for next years event in Los Angeles.”
~ Armando F. Polanco, Principal Managing Partner Texas Benefits

“I found the entire conference to be spectacular..It truly was the United Nations of Health Care. The World of Global Medical care is here to stay"
~ Jim Simonds, Principal, Arroyo Insurance Services

" I wish to congratulate the MTA for a most successful and enlightening conference.”
~ Vernice Walkine, Director-General – Island of the Bahamas

“Medical Tourism is one of the biggest revenue generated industry in the world, the congress in Los Angeles this year have foster a stable forum for the communication for health industry participations to ensure transparency and quality of health care being provided to patients without hidden costs or unpredicted expenses.”
~ Laila Al Jassmi, CEO, Clinical Support Services Sector –Dubai Health Authority

“The face time at the exhibit hall provided valuable insight of varying country’s medical facilities and services, its infrastructure, traditional values and culture.”
~ Jackie Schulte, SPHR/GPHR, SGS Tool Company

“The Medical Tourism and World Health Congress was a great opportunity to network with a diversified group of government officials, ministers of health, and key decision making individuals representing the top organizations involved in this sector.”
~ Martin Arias, Baptist Health South Florida

"The Congress was indeed most productive and enjoyable international Forum of Industry Leaders and Policy Makers. The Presence of Paho on behalf of the WHO had a good sound regulatory perspective. To have all those persons present and to learn from them is equal to many years of study, consultation and international fact finding missions. Similarly, to have all of them available to listen to each of us explaining the benefits of Health and Medical Tourism in South Africa far outweight the cost of traveling and registration. It truly was value for money in a thousand ways"
~ Dr Molefi Sefularo, Deputy Minister of Health, South Africa

“This congress was both a tremendous professional experience and an extremely entertaining event.”
~ Dr. Jean-Marcel Guillon, General Director, FV Hospital Vietnam

“I wish to congratulate Jonathan, Renee, the MTA board and its staff for a successful congress. The networking proved to be very fruitful and the learning sessions expanded my knowledge about the latest in the industry. I trust that harmony and singleness in purpose among our colleagues will continue to prevail in this industry that we all love and serve."
~ Cynthia Carrion, Undersecretary of Tourism – Philippines

“I was impressed to see how well attended the conference was, and Secondly, by the vast number of countries that attended.”
~ Ricardo Forbes, MBA, Marketing Manager, Thomas E. Mestmaker Insurance & Associates, Inc

“The World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress was a very productive experience in promoting El Salvador as a medical tourism investment destination.”
~ Carolina Vides de Palomo, Investment Advisor - PROESA, Medical Devices and Services

Testimonials 2008

“It was most impressive in its organization and execution, and helped us industry participants show the world that this is a professional emerging industry with great potential. Los Angeles will give us another great opportunity to present our consulting and marketing services to foreign-based hospitals, clinics and governments, and to U.S. employers, insurance companies and government."
Alex Piper, President, OneWorld Global Healthcare Solutions

“The Medical Tourism conference was amazing! The energy and excitement surrounding this cutting-edge industry was contagious. The impact medial tourism will have on the new health reform coming to America is something everyone should stand up and pay attention to. Medical Tourism will play a major role in the future of Healthcare. “
Trish Freeman, President, Freeman Insurance Services

"Impressive what the MTA put together, the networking was excellent can not wait for L.A. next year. Finally a congress that brings together all the key player from the medical tourism industry"
Carlos Zavala, Angeles Health International

“ Learned more about medical tourism in two days than the prior two years reading and studying about it.”
Armando Polanco, Principal, Texas Benefits

"As a journalist, the conference gave great insight into the medical tourism industry and gave me the opportunity to interview doctors, facilitators and even some patients who had procedures done outside the U.S. It was a great way to make contacts and get educated about a potentially booming industry."
Jared Shelley, Staff Writer, Human Resource Executive magazine

“I very much enjoyed the conference. This was a tremendous opportunity to really see first hand the number and type of international providers focused on the US marketplace.”
Matt Leming, Vice President, Swiss Re

“We were very impressed with the conference: The number of attendees was unparalleled. Equally important, those people represented organizations of key interest to us: insurance companies, insurance consultants/brokers, TPAs, etc. Finally, because this conference was dedicated to the industry: the energy level was incredible and everybody reached out to each other to network and learn more of the latest developments. Congrats Medical Tourism Association for putting this excellent conference together and thereby help move our industry forward.”
Wouter Hoeberechts, CEO, WorldMed Assist

“I have yet to attend another Medical Tourism Conference which has brought together so many like minded people who were looking for answers as to where to go or where to send their patients and who to link up with. The formal and informal dinners and cocktails were also fabulous for so many of us to get to know each other. The highlight was the Gala Dinner. “
Dato Jacob Thomas, President, Private Hospital Association of Malaysia

“Patients Without Borders used the Medical Tourism Congress in 2008 to officially launch our branding campaign. Our sponsorship and booth presence were invaluable in terms of increasing awareness of our premium brand as well as making key business contacts, most of whom we are still working with closely.”
Jeff Carter, CEO, Patients Without Border

"World Medical Tourism Congress was the largest and the most valuable conference I have ever been. We could feel the wind of change in the US healthcare market. I believe we provided health insurance companies and the self insured with the clear message that Korea is the right partner to work with."
James Bae, the secretary officer of Council for Korea Medicine Overseas Promotion

'The medical tourism industry seems poised to grow in volume and significance within the next few years. Participation in the MTA Congress provided an excellent opportunity for Singapore’s public healthcare group to network and showcase our JCI accredited facilities.'
Ms Judy Lim, Director, Marketing, MOH Holdings Pte Ltd, Singapore

"The conference offered a splendid opportunity to interact with a diverse group of participants and hear the latest thinking on medical travel and global networks."
Lorna Friedman, Senior Medical Officer Strategy and Emerging Markets, CIGNA