HEALTH TOURISM EVALUATION AND DEVELOPMENT MEETING WAS HELD IN TRNC
The Health Tourism Evaluation and Development Meeting held in Girne City of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus was organized to discuss the health tourism potential of the TRNC, to evaluate the development of health tourism, regional cooperation and opportunities in the sector.
The meeting was attended by TRNC Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Youth and Environment Fikri Ataoğlu, TRNC Minister of Health Dr. Hakan Dinçyürek, TRNC UBP MP and President of the Cyprus Health Tourism Council Dr. Ahmet Savaşan, TÜRSAB Board Members Elif Ural, Engin Ceylan and Erol Türk, President of the Cyprus Turkish Tourism and Travel Agencies Association (KITSAB) Orhan Tolun, Turkish Airlines Representative Nail Dilen, President of the Association of Self Employed Physicians Dr. Remzi Gardiyanoğlu, President of the Association of Private Hospitals Dr. Remzi Gardiyanoğlu, President of the Association of Private Hospitals Dr. Hayat İzel, President of the Association of Reproductive Medicine Dr. Savaş Özyiğit, President of the Cyprus Turkish Guides Association (KITREB) Dener Öymen and Vice President of the Cyprus Turkish Hoteliers Association (KITOB) Fethi Özboğaç.
During the meeting, the current situation of the TRNC in the field of health tourism and strategies for the future were discussed. In particular, it was emphasized that the country should become a competitive destination in the international market with its high quality healthcare services, experienced healthcare professionals and tourism potential. In addition, the importance of infrastructure investments, marketing strategies and international cooperation within the scope of health tourism was emphasized.
Participants pointed out that public and private sector cooperation is critical for the development of health tourism and made various suggestions for increasing patient satisfaction and sustainability of service quality.
At the end of the meeting, decisions were taken to develop joint projects to promote health tourism to a wider audience and to utilize Turkey's experience in health tourism to increase the brand value of the TRNC.
