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Tap into medical tourism with OTT Samantha Mayling


Agents can tap into a revenue stream with “vast potential”, thanks to a training course being launched in January by Online Travel Training (OTT) and the Medical Tourism Association (MTA).


The bodies have created


the Certified edical Tourism rofessional CT programme for the UK travel trade. Agents can become a CT and a Certified edical Tourism Specialist CTS. ulia euell, OTT managing


director, said: “This is an exciting new business stream for travel agencies and we’re looking


OTT: Agents can take medical tourism training from January


forward to supporting this specialist sector with training, seminars and announcements to our , UK members.” The first phase of training


studies insurance and legal reuirements. The second phase covers hospitals affiliated to the TA, so agents know which providers to recommend. Agents won’t sell medical


treatments, but can arrange flights, accommodation and recuperation holidays. A “nominal cost” will be charged


for the course, with discounts for agency groups and consortia. euell said she’s not aware of UK


agents specialising in the sector, but added: “As consumers are


gravitating towards the trade, they can specialise in this niche.” edical tourism is a multibilliondollar industry, predicted to rise by up to  a year within the next decade. UK patients usually travel


abroad for treatments such as cosmetic surgery, oint operations or V, which are either not available to them on the HS or are unavailable uickly. TA spokeswoman Alison


Cryer said: “t is important that travel agents are aware of the regulations and responsibilities. edical tourism has vast potential, but must be handled in the best


possible way for the patient.” onlinetraveltraining.com


28travelweekly.co.uk29 November 2018


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