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Reportlinker Adds Asian Medical Tourism Analysis (2008-2012)

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Medical tourism has emerged as the fastest growing segment of the Asian tourism industry despite the global economic downturn. High cost of treatments in developed countries, particularly in the USA and the UK, have been continually attracting patients from such regions towards alternative cost-effective destinations. At present, medical tourism in the region is in its infancy, but has an enormous potential for future growth and development.

As per our new report, "Asian Medical Tourism Analysis (2008-2012)", the revenue from the Asian medical tourism industry is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of around 14% during 2009-2012. Various Asian countries such as India, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand have been investing huge amounts in their healthcare infrastructure to meet the demand for quality-assured medical care through first-class facilities and highly trained medical specialists, including tertiary hospital care. For the purpose of this report, Asia includes Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, India and South Korea.

As per our research, the medical tourism industry in the region is growing at double-digit growth rate, outstripping the 4% to 6% growth in general travel bookings. Thailand, India and Singapore dominate the region's medical tourism industry, with a combined market share of around 90% in 2008. However, our research foresees India to emerge as one of the fastest growing medical tourism industry, accounting for around 25% of the region's industry by 2012. In this regard, we have done in-depth analysis of the key factors driving the growth of medical tourism in the country.

"Asian Medical Tourism Analysis (2008-2012)" provides thorough analysis of the current market performance and the future outlook for each of the key markets discussed in the report. It acknowledges the fact that the six Asian markets covered in the report have vast differences in terms of cost, infrastructure, human resources, patient perceptions, competencies and level of government support. Each of the fact has been thoroughly studied in the report. In all, this report provides valuable information to clients looking to venture into these markets and helps them to devise strategies while going for an investment/partnership in these markets.

1. Analyst View

2. Global Medical Tourism Industry

2.1 Medical Tourist - Profile

2.2 Distribution Network

2.3 Preferred Destinations

3. Market Drivers

3.1 Health Infrastructure

3.2 Cost and Waiting Time

3.3 IT and Internet

3.4 Accreditations

3.5 Linkage between Payers and Providers

4. Asian Medical Tourism Market

4.1 Market Analysis

4.2 Market Segmentation

4.2.1 Cardiac Procedure

4.2.2 Orthopedic Procedure

4.2.3 Neurological and Spinal Surgery

4.2.4 Cosmetic Surgery

4.2.5 Dental Treatment

4.2.6 Wellness Tourism

4.2.7 Others

5. Asian Medical Tourism Destination Analysis

5.1 Thailand

5.1.1 Market Analysis

5.1.2 Success and Risk Factors

5.2 Singapore

5.2.1 Market Analysis

5.2.2 Success and Risk Factors

5.3 India

5.3.1 Market Analysis

5.3.2 Success and Risk Factors

5.4 Malaysia

5.4.1 Market Analysis

5.4.2 Success and Risk Factors

5.5 Philippines

5.5.1 Market Analysis

5.5.2 Success and Risk Factors

5.6 South Korea

5.6.1 Market Analysis

5.6.2 Success and Risk Factors

6. Roadblocks

6.1 Follow-ups, Complications and Post-operative Care

6.2 Perceptions

6.3 Weakening Dollar

6.4 Fear of Epidemics

6.5 Ethical Issues

7. Market Outlook to 2012

8. Key Players

8.1 Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd.

8.2 Bumrungrad Hospital Public Co. Ltd.

8.3 Parkway Health

8.4 Raffles Medical Group

8.5 St. Luke's Medical Center

List of Figures:

Figure 2-1: Global - Medical Tourism Market (Billion US$), 2005, 2007 & 2008

Figure 2-2: Global - Medical Tourism Trips (Million), 2005-2008

Figure 2-3: Distribution Channel for International Tourists

Figure 4-1: Asia - Average Daily Spending of Medical Tourist in Comparison to General Tourist (US$)

Figure 4-2: Asia - Medical Tourism Market (Billion US$), 2006-2008

Figure 4-3: Asia - Medical Tourism Market by Country (%), 2008

Figure 4-4: Asia - Medical Tourist Arrivals ('000), 2007 & 2008

Figure 4-5: Asia - Medical Tourist Arrivals by Country (%), 2008

Figure 4-6: Global - Most Preferred Spa Destinations (%)

Figure 4-7: Global - Most Preferred Spa Destinations for Next Visit (%)

Figure 4-8: Global - Main Reasons for Visiting Spas (%)

Figure 4-9: Global - Favorite Treatments taken by Spa Consumers (%)

Figure 5-1: Thailand - Medical Tourist Arrivals ('000), 2006 & 2008

Figure 5-2: Thailand - Medical Tourist Arrivals by Country (%), 2006

Figure 5-3: Thailand - Medical Tourism Market (Billion BT), 2006 & 2008

Figure 5-4: Thailand - Forecast for Medical Tourist Arrivals ('000), 2009-2012

Figure 5-5: Thailand - Forecast for Medical Tourism Market (Billion BT), 2009-2012

Figure 5-6: Thailand - Spa Earnings (Billion BT), 2007 & 2008

Figure 5-7: Thailand - Forecast for Spa Earnings (Billion BT), 2009 & 2010

Figure 5-8: Thailand - Number of Certified Spa Centers by Type (July 2005)

Figure 5-9: Thailand - Number of Certified Spa Centers by Region (July 2005)

Figure 5-10: Thailand - Spa Visits by Destination (%), 2005

Figure 5-11: Singapore - Medical Tourist Arrivals ('000), 2006-2008

Figure 5-12: Singapore - Medical Tourism Market (Million US$), 2006-2008

Figure 5-13: Singapore - Forecast for Medical Tourist Arrivals ('000), 2009-2012

Figure 5-14: Singapore - Forecast for Medical Tourism Market (Million US$), 2009-2012

Figure 5-15: India - Medical Tourist Arrivals ('000), 2007 & 2008

Figure 5-16: India - Medical Tourism Market (Million US$), 2005-2008

Figure 5-17: India - Forecast for Medical Tourist Arrivals ('000), 2009-2012

Figure 5-18: India - Forecast for Medical Tourism Market (Million US$), 2009-2012

Figure 5-19: Malaysia - Medical Tourist Arrivals by Country (%), 2007

Figure 5-20: Malaysia - Medical Tourist Arrivals by Country (%), 2008

Figure 5-21: Malaysia - Medical Tourist Arrivals ('000), 2004-2008

Figure 5-22: Malaysia - Medical Tourism Market (Million RM), 2004-2008

Figure 5-23: Malaysia - Forecast for Medical Tourist Arrivals ('000), 2009-2012

Figure 5-24: Malaysia - Forecast for Medical Tourism Market (Million RM), 2009-2012

Figure 5-25: Philippines - Medical Tourist Arrivals ('000), 2007 & 2008

Figure 5-26: Philippines - Medical Tourism Market (Million US$), 2006-2008

Figure 5-27: Philippines - Forecast for Medical Tourist Arrivals ('000), 2009-2012

Figure 5-28: Philippines - Forecast for Medical Tourism Market (Million US$), 2009-2012

Figure 5-29: South Korea - Medical Tourist Arrivals ('000), 2007 & 2008

Figure 5-30: South Korea - Medical Tourist Arrivals by Country (%)

Figure 5-31: South Korea - Forecast for Medical Tourist Arrivals ('000), 2009-2012

Figure 5-32: South Korea - Medical Tourism Market (Million US$), 2006, 2007 & 2012

Figure 5-33: South Korea - Number of Doctors (2007, 2008 & 2013)

Figure 5-34: South Korea - Number of Hospital Beds (2007, 2008 & 2013)

Figure 7-1: Global - Forecast for Medical Tourism Trips (Million), 2009-2012

Figure 7-2: Global - Forecast for Medical Tourism Market (Billion US$), 2009-2012

Figure 7-3: Asia - Forecast for Medical Tourism Market (Billion US$), 2009 & 2012

Figure 7-4: Asia - Forecast for Medical Tourism Market by Country (%), 2012

Figure 7-5: Asia - Forecast for Medical Tourist Arrivals ('000), 2009-2012

Figure 7-6: Asia - Forecast for Medical Tourist Arrivals by Country (%), 2012

List of Tables:

Table 2-1: Global - Emerging Medical Tourism Destinations

Table 3-1: India - Cardiac Surgery Mortality Rate in Comparison to US (%)

Table 3-2: US, India & Thailand - Cost of the Complex Treatments (US$)

Table 3-3: US & UK - Approximate Waiting Period with Nature of Treatment (Months)

Table 4-1: India, Thailand & Singapore - Cost of Various Surgical Procedures in Comparison to Other Countries (US$)

Table 4-2: India - Cost of Cardiac Procedures in Comparison to Other Countries (US$)

Table 4-3: India - Cost of Orthopedic Procedures in Comparison to Other Countries (US$)

Table 4-4: India - Cost of Neurological and Spinal Surgical Procedures in Comparison to UK (US$)

Table 4-5: India - Cost of Parkinson's Procedures in Comparison to UK (US$)

Table 4-6: India - Cost of Cosmetic and Plastic Surgical Procedures in Comparison to Other Countries (US$)

Table 4-7: India - Cost of Dental Treatments in Comparison to US (US$)

Table 4-8: India - Cost of Gastric Procedures in Comparison to Other Countries (US$)

Table 4-9: India - Cost of Arthroscopic Procedures in Comparison to Other Countries (US$)

Table 4-10: India - Cost of Breast Procedures in Comparison to Other Countries (US$)

Table 4-11: India - Cost of Transplant Procedures in Comparison to US (US$)

Table 5-1: Thailand - Major Private Hospitals Serving Foreign Patients

Table 5-2: Thailand - Cost of Various Surgical Procedures in Comparison to US (US$)

Table 5-3: Asia - Number of Hotel/Resort Spas by Country (2007 & 2012)

Table 5-4: Thailand - Number of Spa Visits by Destination (2005)

Table 5-5: Singapore - Cost of Various Surgical Procedures in Comparison to US (US$)

Table 5-6: Singapore - Healthcare Medical Staff (Number), 2006 & 2007

Table 5-7: Singapore - Medical Infrastructure (Number), 2006-2008

Table 5-8: India - Medical Infrastructure by Medicinal System (Number)

Table 5-9: India - Cost of Various Surgical Procedures in Comparison to Other Countries (US$)

Table 5-10: India - Healthcare Infrastructure (Number), 2006

Table 5-11: India - Cost of Accommodation (US$)

Table 5-12: Philippines - Number of Registered Health Professionals

Table 5-13: Philippines - Cost of Various Surgical Procedures in Comparison to US (US$)

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