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During the inaugural cocktail of the 4th International Health and Wellness Tourism Congress, these three organizations were awarded for promoting innovation, collaboration and the growth of health tourism.

Santo Domingo September 7, 2018.– The Dominican Health Tourism Association (ADTS) and AF Strategic Communication celebrated the inaugural cocktail of the 4th. of the International Congress of Health and Wellness Tourism, in which the Metropolitan Hospital of Santiago (HOMS), the Dominican Popular Bank (BPD), and the Medical Tourism Association (MTA) were recognized, for promoting the growth of health tourism in the country, as well as integration and collaboration, from their respective sectors.

During the opening of the event, Dr. Alejandro Cambiaso, president of the ADTS, indicated that this association favors the best practices and modernization of the health and tourism sectors to consolidate the country and the region as a destination for health, wellness, and tourism. preferred investment.

Prior to the awards ceremony, Amelia Reyes Mora, president of AF Strategic Communications, said that coordinated efforts by the public and private sectors are needed to build a solid reputation of the Dominican Republic as a health tourism destination and for the Nation is attractive in terms of trust, competitiveness, quality, and safety for the visitor.

The ADTS recognized the Banco Popular Dominicano (BPD), for the institutional support for initiatives that favor the development and modernization of the health and tourism industries in the Dominican Republic and its actions aimed at promoting investment and sustainable development of tourism in Health.

The plaque was delivered by the Vice Minister of Tourism, Fausto Fernández, on behalf of the Minister of Tourism, Francisco Javier García and Amelia Reyes Mora, to Juan Lehoux, Executive Vice President of Business and Investment Business, on behalf of Manuel Grullón, President of the Popular Group

Similarly, HOMS was awarded for being a benchmark for innovation, medical updating, technology transfer and for the successful development of the Center for Robotic Surgery, actions that favor the positioning of the Dominican Republic as a health tourism destination.

This award was received by Dr. Rafael Sánchez Español, president of the HOMS Board of Directors from the Minister of Health, Rafael Sánchez Cárdenas with Dr. Alejandro Cambiaso.

While the Medical Tourism Association (MTA), an international medical tourism association, received the distinction for its efforts to promote the integration, collaboration and best practices of the global health tourism value chain. The recognition was received by Jonathan Edelheit, CEO of the MTA, from Dr. Alejandro Cambiaso and Amelia Reyes Mora.

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In the congress that has more than 50 sponsors, and in which representatives from the United States, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Spain, Mexico, Venezuela, Guatemala, Italy, El Salvador, Costa Rica, and Canada will meet, panels such as:

The Global Perspective on Health and Wellness Tourism, the Challenges and Opportunities of its Human Capital, Importance of International Accreditation in Medical Tourism, Strategies, and Experiences for the Construction of a Health and Wellness Tourism Destination Brand, Experience of International Patient, Recruitment of International Patients.

Similarly, this meeting that takes place at the Renaissance Jaragua Hotel in Santo Domingo, brings together representatives of the Vice Presidency of the Republic, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Tourism, National Competitiveness Council, National Council of Export Free Zones (CNZFE), Export and Investment Center of the Dominican Republic (CEIRD), Association of Hotels and Tourism of the Dominican Republic (ASONAHORES), the American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM), the National Council of Private Enterprise (Conep), the Dominican Association of Tourist Press (Adompretur), presidents of Medical Societies, and authorities of the main hospital centers of the country.

Santo Domingo, September 7, 2018.- The Dominican Health Tourism Association (ADTS) and AF Strategic Communication celebrated the fourth edition of the International Congress of Health and Welfare Tourism, with the participation of 50 national and international panelists with the purpose to generate synergies, new business, and knowledge transfer.

During the opening of the event, which welcomed participants and panelists from more than ten countries, Dr. Alejandro Cambiaso, president of the ADTS, indicated that this association favors the best practices of the health and tourism sectors to consolidate the country and the region as a preferred health and wellness tourism destination.

Dr. Cambiaso called for continuous improvement, “we must innovate, reinvent ourselves, and diversify our service and export offers, considering it necessary to define the strategies to reach our maximum potential as a nation.

Prior to the awards ceremony, on the opening night Amelia Reyes Mora, president of AF Strategic Communications, said that coordinated efforts by the public and private sectors are needed to build a solid reputation of the Dominican Republic as a health tourism destination and for the nation to be attractive in terms of trust, competitiveness, quality, and safety for the visitor.

This 4th. Congress had the intervention of Vice President Margarita Cedeño, who highlighted the importance of the development of health tourism in the country, as it is an activity that contributes to the economy and the Dominican population for a large amount of money it generates.

On the last day of the event, the Mayor of the National District, David Collado, spoke about the “Role of the Mayor’s Office for the Development of a Health Destination.”

During the activity, the executive director of the National Competitiveness Council, Rafael Paz, presented the results of the first Competitiveness Study of the Dominican Republic in Health Tourism.

The study consisting of a comparative analysis of different destinations and which has in-depth interviews with public and private sector personalities was carried out by the consulting firm Russa García y Asociados SRL.

The Health and Wellness Tourism Congress ended with a private investment lunch that was supported by the government and the financial sector aimed at local and international investors, whose objective was to identify resources for new health tourism projects, device-free zones doctors and communities for retirees.

During this lunch, Luisa Fernández, executive director of the National Council of Export Free Zones, directed the panel “Free Zones as a platform for investment and development of medical device companies.”

In addition, the executive director of the Center for Export and Investment of the Dominican Republic (CEI-RD), Marius De León, presented the conference Facilities for Local and International Investment in the Dominican Republic, while the vice president of the Tourism Sector of Banco Popular, Juan Manuel Martin de Oliva, presented on Financial Products and Investor Support.

Within the framework of this biennial activity, held on September 5, 6 and 7 at the facilities of the Renaissance Jaragua Hotel, the ADTS recognized the Metropolitan Hospital of Santiago (HOMS), the Banco Popular Dominicano (BPD), and Medical Tourism Association (MTA), for its contributions in the area of ​​health and wellness tourism.

In the event that had more than 50 sponsors, and in which representatives from the United States, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Spain, Mexico, Venezuela, Guatemala, Italy, El Salvador, Costa Rica and Canada met, panels such as: The Global Perspective on Health and Wellness Tourism, the Challenges and Opportunities of its Human Capital, Importance of International Accreditation in Medical Tourism, Strategies and Experiences for the Construction of a Health and Wellness Tourism Destination Brand, Experience of International Patient, Recruitment of International Patients.

Similarly, this meeting brought together representatives of the Vice Presidency of the Republic, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Tourism, National Competitiveness Council, National Council of Export Free Zones (CNZFE), Export and Investment Center of the Dominican Republic (CEIRD), the Association of Hotels and Tourism of the Dominican Republic (ASONAHORES), the American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM), the National Council of Private Enterprise (Conep), the Dominican Tourism Press Association (Adompretur), Presidents of Medical Societies, and authorities of the main hospital centers of the country.

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The 4th International Health and Wellness Tourism Congress will be held from September 5 to 7 at the Renaissance Santo Domingo Jaragua hotel.

Santo Domingo, August 22.– The American Chamber of Commerce of the Dominican Republic (AMCHAMDR), the Dominican Association of Health Tourism (ADTS), and AF Strategic Communication signed a collaboration agreement for the promotion and holding of the 4th International Health and Wellness Tourism Congress, the main activity of the health tourism sector in the Caribbean region.

The signing of the agreement, made by William M. Malamud, executive vice president of AMCHAMDR; Dr. Alejandro Cambiaso, president of the Dominican Association of Health Tourism; and Amelia Reyes Mora, president of AF Strategic Communication, formalizes the alliance for the execution and promotion of the congress, which is organized by the ADTS and AF Strategic Communication and will take place in the facilities of the Renaissance Santo Domingo Jaragua hotel from 5 to 7 September.

The congress is an event aligned with the goals of national development of diversification of the tourism portfolio and constitutes a multisectoral integration platform, public-private partnerships, business development, and great investment opportunities to strengthen the quality and safety of the services of Health for Dominicans and foreigners.

The Dominican Health Tourism Association is a non-profit association dedicated to promoting the sustainable development of tourism and the competitiveness of the health sector through initiatives that allow the Dominican Republic to become a health and wellness destination.

The public relations agency AF Strategic Communication is responsible for organizing, coordinating, and executing the development and promotion of the fourth International Congress of Health and Welfare Tourism.

AMCHAMDR signs this agreement in accordance with its strategic objectives of designing and building public-private partnerships that allow the country to reach new development steps, and with its proposal of institutional value to promote access to business opportunities that allow the development and growth of its members

About the American Chamber of Commerce of the Dominican Republic (AMCHAMDR)

The American Chamber of Commerce of the Dominican Republic (AMCHAMDR) is a non-profit association, legally incorporated on November 8, 1923, that fosters a healthy investment climate based on access to knowledge, opportunities and a culture of best practices for the socio-economic and professional development of its partners. AMCHAMDR is affiliated with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and is a founding member of the Association of American Chambers of Commerce in Latin America (AACCLA).

AMCHAMDR works an agenda designed to connect and represent its partners of new trends in the world of business, markets, and indicators both nationally and internationally. Its catalog of services is designed to add value to its members, offering concrete solutions and identifying opportunities for business and professional growth.

About the Dominican Health Tourism Association (ADTS)

The Dominican Health Tourism Association (ADTS) is a non-profit organization that promotes the Dominican Republic as an ideal place for health tourism, due to its high-quality and cost-effective medical, dental and wellness services, hospitality conditions, attractive geographical position, and climate, favoring the best practices of the health sector, and security of care, promoting health centers and specialists with the necessary guarantees, accreditations, and certifications, with the aim of guaranteeing good results and an experience Positive for health tourists.

About AF Communicación Estratégica 

AF Strategic Communication is a public relations agency that manages the perception and public projection of its clients before its key audiences, with the objective that it’s business partners position their brands, services, and solutions to increase the profitability and recognition of their company before the different interest groups.

Santo Domingo. – Every day health services become more competitive and patients become informed consumers, with high levels of expectations, aware of their rights and demanding when judging the competencies of a health professional or the coverage they receive of your medical insurance.

Given this reality, new challenges and products arise and we wonder what is the future of the insurance sector?

That is why in the framework of the 4th International Health and Wellness Tourism Congress, organized by the Dominican Health Tourism Association (ADTS) and AF Strategic Communication, the panel “Innovations in the Insurance Market” will be developed, in which they will participate Carlos Romero, Executive President of MultiSeguros; Andrés Mejía, Executive Vice President and General Manager of ARS Palic Salud; Zhaira Guadalamar, general manager of ARS Universal; José Zapata, executive vice president of Humano Seguros, under the moderation of José Manuel Vargas, president of the Dominican Association of Health Risk Administrators.

The Executive President of MultiSeguros, Carlos Romero, explained that in every medical act there are multiple variables that affect its outcome, from technical personnel, facilities, equipment, pre and post-procedure care, therapeutic adherence, among other variables. This is why programs to strengthen the quality of care and guide patients regarding their expectations and risks are very important, as well as adhere to clinical protocols and use informed consent, he says.

Romero added that innovative services from the insurance sector also emerge that become allies of the medical class in situations such as claims to specialists and clinics, equipment damage, offices or situations that result in disability or death.

He said that the presiding company offers solutions to these types of problems through its services, among which is the Medical Professional Civil Responsibility Policy, addressed to Doctors, Clinics, Hospitals, Laboratories, and Diagnostic Centers.

In addition, the company has the Policies for the protection of the personal and professional heritage of the doctor, such as Comprehensive Household Policy and Medical Office.

He informed that the panel of Innovations in the Insurance Market will take place on Friday, September 7, where they will be released firsts of the main medical insurances of the Dominican Republic.

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Within the framework of the congress, the facilities for local and international investment in the Dominican Republic, and Financial Products and Investor Support will be developed.

Santo Domingo.- The main banks in the country have joined the 4th International Health and Wellness Tourism Congress, an activity organized by the Dominican Association of Health Tourism (ADTS) and AF Strategic Communication, which will take place at the Hotel Jaragua in Santo Domingo from September 5 to 7.

According to the organizers of the event, the financial sector will be promoting advisory services specially designed to evaluate the feasibility of medical projects and their structuring, becoming strategic allies of the health tourism sector.

The Banco Popular Dominicano (BPD) offers to finance, leasing of medical equipment, loans, lines of credit, structuring of trusts, investment banking, currency exchange, among others, which complements its vast experience in the tourism industry and related companies. the national and international health and insurance sectors, allowing investors and developers to find in one place an integral solution for their needs.

The BPD believes in the Dominican medical class and bets on its ventures. This is precisely why during the 4th International Health, and Wellness Tourism Congress will develop on September 7th, a private investment lunch in support of the sector and new projects.

In the same way, the Banco de Reservas considers that it is important that health tourism is developed on solid and leveraged bases in successful industries such as the tourism and financial sector.

That is why the Reserve Bank also aligned with the presidential goals bets on health tourism and joins this important and innovative segment in order to expand our markets, favor the acquisition of foreign exchange, create jobs and new opportunities that allow improving the Quality of health services for all Dominicans and tourists who visit us.

Investment funds, chambers of commerce, the Export and Investment Center of the Dominican Republic (CEIRD) and other entities of the financial sector will also be present supporting the health tourism value chain.

The presidents of the Dominican Health Tourism Association (ADTS) and the communication and Public Relations firm, expert in health tourism, AF Strategic Communication, Dr. Alejandro Cambiaso and Amelia Reyes Mora, reported that the congress has become a multisectoral integration platform for business development and investment opportunities, whose objective is to identify resources for new health tourism projects, free zones of medical devices and communities for retirees.

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Dental medical tourism or dental tourism is a subsector of health tourism that is in dynamic growth and expansion.

Santo Domingo. – The Dominican Republic is a very attractive tourist destination that has been consolidating and advancing in the international rankings as a medical tourism destination. In addition to its offer of the beach, mountain, golf, and gastronomy, its dental and wellness services are positioned.

According to Dr. Alejandro Cambiaso, president of the Dominican Association of Health Tourism (ADTS), as a nation, we must promote the diversification of the tourism portfolio and especially medical and dental tourism since globally more than 11 million people travel a year to take care of their health.

In the United States according to data from the Medical Tourism Association (MTA), there are more than 120 million people without dental insurance, and many Diaspora Dominicans come to the country for the trust in their specialists and affordable prices.

Cambiaso says that dental tourists seek quality treatments related to dental implants, dental aesthetics, invisible orthodontics, and technology such as 3D printing and painless procedures.

They find very attractive packages that include airport pick-up and transfer to the hotel, dental consultation, photographic examination before and after the intervention, radiological examination, CT Scan and procedures in addition to postoperative controls that guarantee continuity of care.

However, the health tourism expert says that in order to continue strengthening this market niche in the country, we must work to generate alliances between medical and dental associations and between the government and private sectors. Similarly, we must combat intrusion and clandestine centers and continue strengthening the promotion, quality, and safety of services and the entire value chain of dental medical tourism.

As the Dominican Health Tourism Association, they encourage professionals in the sector to be members of their respective specialized societies and that the centers are authorized by the Ministry of Health and pursue international certifications and accreditations.

He also believes that it is important to encourage second dental opinions and to carry out synergies with banks to finance treatment and have professional civil liability insurance, international departments, multidisciplinary team, bilingual staff, and expert-guided advertising.

The Health and Wellness Tourism Guide is a key tool to guide potential health tourists, likewise the 4th International Health and Wellness Tourism Congress, organized by the Dominican  Health Tourism Association (ADTS) and the specialized agency, AF Strategic Communication, which will be a great opportunity to learn about the new trends in the sector and make contact with medical facilitators and companies dedicated to attracting international patients, as well as insurance with premium and international policies that offer coverage to dental procedures.

The 4th International Health and Wellness Tourism Congress will be held from September 5 to 7 at the facilities of the Renaissance Jaragua Hotel in Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic.

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A massive influx of international participants is expected.

Santo Domingo.- The companies and institutions that sponsor and endorse the 4th International Congress of Health and Wellness Tourism continue to join. This activity represents a unique scenario for members of the sector’s value chain to present their products and services. It is an ideal B2B scenario for networking and exploring new business opportunities.

The congress currently has almost 40 collaborating institutions, and endorsements of important government and business organizations, which seek to strengthen this initiative, revealing the clear vision of the future and the great business potential in this investment area. It also has broad support from media partners that facilitate the international projection of the Dominican Republic as a preferential destination for health tourism.

Great interest and international expectation have been generated so that an important influx of participants from different countries interested in knowing the Dominican offer and generating synergies will be received.

Health and wellness tourism represents a growing niche market, driven by the Dominican government and business associations through the Vice Presidency of the Republic, Ministries of Tourism and Health, Export and Investment Center of the Dominican Republic, Council National Competitiveness and the National Free Zones Council, thus positioning it on the national interest agenda. They are also supported by Asonahores, Amchamrd, Adompretur, and Conep.

This congress is an initiative of the Dominican Health Tourism Association (ADTS) and the specialized agency, AF Strategic Communication, with the purpose of designing a medical tourism destination model that encourages the acquisition of certifications to further develop this niche , and predict a very promising future for an industry of 100 billion dollars in the world.

It is one of the activities that greater integration of various sectors has generated. They highlight the contribution, trust and firm commitment to the country of the Dominican Popular Bank, Rescue Group, Santiago Metropolitan Hospital, Hospiturs, Multi-insurance, RICOH, Canada Accreditation, Central Romana, Espaillat Cabral, Surgi Coordinator, Worldcare, ARS Universal, PUCMM, ARS Palic, Hotel Jaragua, Del Toro Abogados, Medical Law, International Medical Group, Copa Airlines, Plaza de la Salud, among others.

In addition, the congress has generated great credibility internationally by attracting the support of the most prestigious health entities Johns Hopkins, Cleveland Clinic, New York-Presbyterian, Baptist Health and Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS).

To achieve effective broadcasting of this initiative, media partners have been added: Listin Diario, Resumen de Salud, Dominican Infotur, CHT Magazine, Bohío News, América Economía, El Mercantil, Yale Executive, Medihealth, Markets and Trends, and Grupo Cerca.

The 4th International Health and Wellness Tourism Congress will be held from September 5 to 7 at the facilities of the Renaissance Jaragua Hotel in Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic.

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Event sponsored by the Dominican Popular Bank and with the endorsements of the Export and Investment Center of the Dominican Republic (CEIRD) and the National Council of Export Free Zones (CNZFE).

Santo Domingo.– Local and international investors, together with developers of new projects as well as the financial, health, tourism, exporter and government sectors will meet at the Private Investment Lunch that will take place on September 7, 2018, within the framework of the 4th International Health and Wellness Tourism Congress.

The lunch that will be sponsored by the Banco Popular Dominicano and it’s endorsed by the Center for Export and Investment of the Dominican Republic (CEIRD) and the National Council of Free Export Zones (CNZFE), aims to boost innovation , public-private alliances and propitiate investment opportunities in new health and wellness tourism projects, retirement tourism and medical device-free zones.

The presidents of the Dominican Association of Health Tourism (ADTS) and the communication and Public Relations firm, AF Strategic Communication, Dr. Alejandro Cambiaso and Amelia Reyes Mora, indicated that this meeting that will be by invitation would be held in the Sol de Oro Room of the Renaissance Jaragua Hotel in Santo Domingo.

During lunch, the Executive Director of CEI-RD, Marius De León, will announce the facilities for local and international investment.

While, on the part of the financial sector, Juan Manuel Martín de Oliva García, vice president of the Tourism Business Area of ​​the Dominican Popular Bank (BPD), will present about Financial Products and Investor Support.

With regard to the fact that President Danilo Medina declared 2018 as the Year for Export Promotion, a panel on Free Zones will be developed as a platform for investment and development of medical device companies, which will be moderated by Luisa Fernández Durán, executive director of the National Council of Export Free Zones (CNZFE) and will be attended by José Manuel Torres, executive vice president of the Dominican Association of Free Zones (ADOZONA); Gerardo Coto, general manager of Baxter, and Rafael Piantini, Human Resources manager Parque Industrial de Itabo, S.A. (PIISA).

After the panels, and with the aim of strengthening the investment climate, space will be enabled for the presentation of new projects that encourage commercial relations between attendees and that at the same time promote productive chains, job creation and competitiveness of the sector.

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