{"id":9443,"date":"2018-04-21T09:00:09","date_gmt":"2018-04-21T09:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/yourchennai.com\/?p=9443"},"modified":"2018-04-21T09:00:09","modified_gmt":"2018-04-21T09:00:09","slug":"maharashtra-to-promote-itself-as-medical-and-wellness-tourism-destination-at-arabian-travel-market-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yourchennai.com\/index.php\/2018\/04\/21\/maharashtra-to-promote-itself-as-medical-and-wellness-tourism-destination-at-arabian-travel-market-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Maharashtra to promote itself as Medical and Wellness Tourism Destination at Arabian Travel Market 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC)\u00a0announced its participation in Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2018, which will be held at the Dubai World\u00a0Trade Centre from 22-25 April 2018. MTDC plans to promote Maharashtra as the preferred one for\u00a0Medical and Wellness tourism destination, showcase the essence of State and its spectacular touristic attractions, meet\u00a0tourism professionals and promote the opportunities of investment in creating healthcare and tourism\u00a0facilities.<\/p>\n

\"YogaSpeaking about the State government plans, Shri. Jaykumar Rawal, Hon\u2019ble Minister of Tourism &amp;\u00a0Employment Guarantee Scheme, Government of Maharashtra said, \u201cI am delighted to be a part of the\u00a0Arabian Travel Market 2018 that will provide MTDC a platform to showcase the potential of medical tourism\u00a0inMaharashtra. While the segment is largely untapped and caters to a niche segment of travellers, we have\u00a0seen a steady growth in this sector due to the quality and economically friendly services the State has to\u00a0offer. Our goal is to position Maharashtra as a medical and wellness tourism hub. We are in the process of\u00a0signing an MoU with the Indo-Arab Chambers of Commerce and Industries to highlight lucrative investment\u00a0prospects within the sector.\u201d<\/p>\n

Home to the financial capital of the country, Mumbai, Maharashtra sees one of the highest number of\u00a0tourists in the country. With world-class infrastructure, Maharashtra also has tourism attractions with\u00a0magnificent coastline and beaches, breath-taking wildlife, hill stations, pilgrimage centers, adventure\u00a0tourism, experiential attractions and rich cultural heritage.<\/p>\n

Speaking on their participation, Mr. Vijay Waghmare, Managing Director, MTDC said, \u201cWe are witnessing\u00a0tourism as one of the fastest growing industries worldwide. Maharashtra has one of the best qualified\u00a0professionals in each field and this holds true in the domain of medical and wellness as well. Maharashtra\u00a0has the most competent doctors and world class medical facilities with most competitive charges for\u00a0treatment of most health problems. We are now looking to create a unique identity by offering best health\u00a0services for the world and establish ourselves as the best Medical tourism destination. At ATM 2018, we will\u00a0be promoting various activities ranging from yoga, meditation to natural therapies to name some which is\u00a0provided in the State\u201d.<\/p>\n

MTDC will be exhibiting at Stand AS2335 at ATM 2018. Together with Tribal Development Department,\u00a0Government of Maharashtra, MTDC will promote experiential tourism, artefacts from the tribal villages\u00a0including paintings, handicrafts, forest produce and agricultural \/ food items. Also, at the stand will be the\u00a0luxury train – Deccan Odyssey and the authentic Ayurveda wellness centre – Ayurveda Village\u00a0(www.ayurvedicvillage.com).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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