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Jamaica looking to invest in $35 billion health tourism industry
Health tourism has the capacity to generate US$ 35 billion per year and it appears to be a viable income generating option, which, if pursued, could bring vast sums into Jamaica’s coffers.
“There is a lot of potential for health tourism in Jamaica,” said Dr Wykeham McNeill, minister of tourism and entertainment.
“Numerous persons have shown interest and we are working closely with the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Investment, Industry and Commerce – in particular the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), – to ensure that we put in place a health-tourism policy to grow this area.”
Jamaica has a clear advantage over many other countries, with its offering of natural spas like Bath Fountain in St Thomas and Milk River in Clarendon, but these areas need serious investment to reach world-class standards.
Jamaica has a distinct advantage given its’ proximity to the US. English is the primary language and it has some of the best health professionals in the world…