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Turkey Holidays in the Bozburun Peninsula

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Turkey Holidays “Picturesque rural retreat in the Bozburun Peninsula, Turkey, perfect for a peaceful holiday

Mortgages in Turkey

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With its wonderful landscapes, inviting climate and historical background, Turkey has long been a popular tourist hotspot. So popular, in fact, that many visitors have enquired about buying property there. Until recently, though, if you were a non-resident then you could only buy a property in Turkey if you paid cash. However, with recent changes in legislation due to the rise in inflation, you can now take out a Turkish mortgage and make your dream of living in the sun a reality. However, since this is such a new introduction to this part of the world, there are still some changes to the mortgage system that are happening frequently, therefore it’s wise to check with your financial adviser or mortgage broker before committing yourself to this venture. For instance, when the mortgages first came into effect, you could only take out a fixed rate mortgage, with the same pros and cons that kind of mortgage entails. In February of this year, however, a new law was passed that allowed Turkish mortgages to be variable, or floating, as well. The responsibility of any problems after the property handover has changed as well. Before the new legislation came in, if there were any defects or problems with the home, there was no limit on the amount of time a new owner could claim against the bank or mortgage provider for any problems. Now, however, this has been limited to just one year. The area of tax relief has also changed on Turkish mortgages. Previously, to encourage potential buyers, the Turkish government allowed people to claim tax relief on their mortgage or property. Now, however, due to a rise in interest rates, this has been withdrawn. Although lower rates over a longer loan period are available, this has put some possible house buyers off, especially those on a lower wage or income. However, as long as you’re aware of some of these changes and are willing to work with them, then Turkey offers a fantastic opportunity for both those wishing to buy a home there for themselves, and those looking to use it more as an investment. With the cost of living relatively inexpensive, a Turkish mortgage can allow you far more opportunities than in a more expansive part of the world, like the US or UK. If you’re looking to use property as an investment such as a holiday home or villa, especially with the high tourism rate in Turkey, then one of the areas you might want to look at is Didim, especially the towns of Altinkum and Akbuk. Located on the east coast, Didim is a wonderful mix of both historic and new Turkey and is very popular with today’s tourist trade. Altinkum offers the more modern version of Turkey, although that’s not to say it doesn’t enjoy its own part of history; but with the expansive beaches and new jetty’s ideal for sun-seekers, as well as plenty of restaurants and the nightlife available, it’s a livelier spot. Akbuk offers a more relaxing alternative, and is extremely popular for its sea bass fishing trips. With a wonderful old chapel that is opened to the public, Akbuk attracts the holidaymaker who simply wishes to unwind and relax, and offers summer houses and villas as buying opportunities. The prices for property itself is highly attractive – in Akbuk, for instance, a two-bedroom apartment costs as little as 38,000 GBP and this includes scenic views over the surrounding hills. Even four-bedroom apartments in Altinkum are as little as 130,000 GBP, often with their own private pool included. With these types of prices and the new legislation making it easier to buy, you can see why Turkish mortgages are becoming more than just a possible idea. Add in the climate, friendly locals and history of this country, and it really is a wonderful opportunity.

Medical Tourism in Turkey

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MEDICAL TOURISM IN TURKEY

Union League Club of Chicago
www.ulcc.org

Thursday, April 16, 2009
8:00 – 9:00 am Registration / Networking / Breakfast
9:00 – 9:15 am Welcome
Honorable U.Kenan Ipek, Consul General of Turkey
Dr.Candan Karlitekin , Chairman of Turkish Airlines Inc.
9:15 – 11:00 am Panel Session I

Moderator, Prof. Dr. Joel I. Shalowitz, MD, MBA, FACP
Director, Health Industry Management, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University

Renee Marie Stephano (presentation)
COO & General Counsel, Medical Tourism Association; Founder & Chief Editor, Medical Tourism Magazine
The American Healthcare Crisis: Creating Strategic marketing Opportunities for Turkish Healthcare Providers

Karen H. Timmons (presentation)
President & CEO, Joint Commission Resources/Joint Commission International
International Accreditation and Medical Tourism: The Value Equation

Brian E. Flanigan (presentation)
Principal, Life Sciences & Healthcare Practice, Deloitte Consulting
Medical Tourism: Consumers In Search of Value

Todd W. Fitz & Cagri Kanver (presentation)
Principal, HOK Healthcare Consulting / Senior Associate, HOK Advance Strategies
From Conception to Implementation - Best Practices

Tom O’Hara (presentation)
President, Surgical Trip
What Does Medical Tourism Mean for US Companies: Benefits to employers and employees

Wouter Hoeberechts (presentation)
CEO, WorldMed Assist LLC
Medical Travel to Turkey: The Role of Medical Facilitators

David Boucher, MPH, FACHE (presentation)
President and COO, Companion Global Healthcare / BCBS Affiliate
International Medical Travel to Turkey As An Option for Members, Employers, and U.S. Payers
11:00 – 11:30 am Q & A and Coffee break
11:30 – 1:15 pm Panel Session II

Moderator, Harry C. LEPINSKE
Chairman, Central Asian Productivity Research Center

Beril Ongen Acibadem Healthcare Group & DEIK/TAIK Healthcare Tourism Committee (presentation)
TURKEY: Your Partner in Healthcare.

Hasan Kus, MD Anadolu Medical Center & Turkish Accredited Hospitals (presentation)
Association TURKEY: Quality, patient safety, and patient rights

Levent Bas Turkish Health Tourism Development Counsel (presentation)
TURKEY: Medical Tourism Destination

Sertaç Çiçek, MD (presentation)
Anadolu Medical Center TURKEY: Medical Destination from the Physician’s Perspective

Sina Ercan, MD Yeditepe University Hospital (presentation)
Trip From Tibbiye-i Sahane to Mayo Clinic

Pat Beach:
Patient testimonial
1:15 – 1:30 pm Announcements & Signing Ceremony between MTA & TMTDC
1:00 – 2:30 pm Lunch with Classical Turkish Music
Gul Dagli (Kanun) & Yasemin Sehnaz Ayan (Classical Kemenche)
2:30 – 3:00 pm
Medical Tourism in Turkey Conference

MEDICAL TOURISM

The phenomenon of receiving healthcare abroad has grown over the past several years. Due to increasing healthcare costs at home, more and more Americans and Europeans are traveling abroad seeking medical treatment, which is commonly referred to as “medical tourism.” Medical travel, health tourism, or global healthcare are also commonly used terms for this practice. People are now choosing to receive healthcare in places where they can receive comparable or better quality treatment at lower costs. They prefer shorter or no waiting periods and quicker access. Currently the world medical tourism industry is estimated to amount over $60 billion and is expected to exceed over $100 billion within the next two years.

The Deloitte 2008 Survey of Health Care Consumers predicted that outbound medical tourism will experience an explosive growth over the following three to five years, and now after a year, that is already happening. In 2007, 750,000 Americans traveled abroad for treatment. Estimates for 2008 were 1 million, for 2009 were 3 million and in 2010 over 6 million Americans are expected to travel abroad for medical treatment. According to Deloitte, by 2017 over 16 million Americans could be traveling to other countries for treatment in search of better prices, better quality, better access and better availability.

Among the contributing factors are dramatically rising health care costs, an aging population, increasing number of uninsured and underinsured Americans, higher plan deductibles, higher co-pays, increasing number of employers who are cutting back and eliminating their healthcare programs, and the ease of traveling abroad and communication. Willingness of existing health plans, insurance providers and employers to search for alternative means to reduce costs will further impact medical traveling positively.

Current US statistics show that over 47 million Americans have no medical insurance and over 120 million Americans do not have dental insurance. In search of value and quality, this uninsured population has no choice but to travel to foreign countries to receive lower-cost medical or dental treatment alternatives when they need them. 18% of the remaining insured population (i.e. of 250 million) are either underinsured or do not qualify for certain treatments which results in substantial out-of-pocket costs when a procedure is done in the US. For this population the outbound medical tourism represents an opportunity to save on huge out-of-pocket expenses. Medical care abroad can save up to 90% of the cost of comparable care in the US. Even for those who are properly insured, the cost of a procedure abroad including air fare and hotel accommodation could add up to a less amount than the plan deductible. According to Economic Times, if 10% of the insured American population were to take the advantage of treatments abroad, then the insurance industry could gain about $14 billion annually.

Recent research shows that elective procedures such as liposuction, orthodontics, lasik, rhinoplasty, breast augmentation as well as complex specialized procedures such as cardiovascular surgery, brain surgery, orthopedic joint (knee & hip) replacements can result in savings of up to 75%- 90% as compared to what they cost in the US and in Europe. Among other procedures for which patients travel abroad are medical oncology, hematological oncology, radiation oncology, Cyberknife, kidney dialysis, prostate operations, organ transplants (heart, kidney, liver, pancreas, small intestine, bone marrow), in vitro fertilization treatments and fertility operations, dental treatments and surgery; eye operations; plastic, reconstructive and cosmetic surgeries.

Medical tourism has the potential to offer tremendous benefits to all parties involved including American patients, the healthcare industry, service providers, insurance companies, insurance agents, employers, as well as the foreign countries with comparative cost and quality advantage. It could be the solution to global healthcare crisis. The industry needs well established globally networks and partnerships. If quality, patient safety and follow-up care are given top priority; risks are reduced and well managed; medical tourism facilitators follow certain standards; the industry leaders such as JCI and MTA continue playing their crucial role in ensuring quality of healthcare, educating the industry, and promoting transparency in quality, pricing and patient safety, then medical travel industry could benefit all.

WHY TURKEY?

The Turkish American Chamber of Commerce & Industry - Midwest is proud to organize the Chicago conference on different aspects of Medical Tourism to educate and inform the attendants on current issues as well as introducing Turkey as a new healthcare partner and an emerging medical destination. Turkey is a destination where you will feel at home while experiencing world famous Turkish hospitality. You will be able to combine your medical trip for top quality, affordable health care with a variety of short vacation and tourism opportunities in a culturally and historically rich environment to make it a more relaxing experience. Turkey is ready to be an important player and partner in this rapidly growing industry.

Turkey, bordering eight different countries from Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, has a unique and strategic geographical location forming a bridge. For thousands of years it has been the cradle to more civilizations than any other country in the world. Our aim is to increase Turkey’s share in the global healthcare market. The event is organized with support from the Turkish Ministry of Tourism and Culture, Turkish Ministry of Health, Turkish Healthcare Tourism Development Council, Turkish American Tourism Council, Turkish Accredited Hospitals Association, DEIK / TAIK (Foreign Economic Relations Council) Healthcare Tourism Committee, Turkish American Doctors Association of Midwest (TADAM), and other local Turkish-American organizations in Chicago. The event sponsor is Turkish Airlines Inc.

With its top quality medical, spa, wellness, and thermal facilities and five-star hotel accommodations in Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Antalya and other major cities, Turkey has already been attracting patients from Europe and other countries such as England, Holland, Ukraine, Romania, Kosovo, Bulgaria, Azerbaijan, Russia and Bahrain. Over the last decade or so, the Turkish health industry has been undergoing substantial economic and infrastructure developments and improvements, and Turkey is now ready to play the leading role in the global healthcare industry with its high quality infrastructure. Turkey’s JCI accredited medical facilities are affiliated with top tier US providers such as Harvard Medical School, Johns Hopkins Medicine, etc. They are equipped with the latest technology and hardware and US trained, Board certified, highly qualified and experienced doctors and well trained medical personnel. There are no waiting periods for treatment.

Safety and quality are the most important concerns for medical travelers and accreditation gives consumers confidence with respect to comparable quality of care they receive abroad. Almost all Turkish hospitals have the ISO 2001 quality management certification, and currently, 28 first-class hospitals are American JCI accredited while others are in the process of accreditation. This is the largest number of Joint Commission International accreditation any country has achieved so far. Anadolu Medical Center (Affiliated with John Hopkins International), Acibadem Healthcare Group (Affiliated with Harvard Medical International), Memorial Hospital Health Group, American Hospital, German Hospital, Florence Nightingale Hospital Group, Yeditepe University Hospital, Kent Hospital, MedicalPark Hospital Group, Dunya Eye Hospital, and Dent Istanbul Dental Hospital are among the leading facilities in Turkey.

We hope you will not miss this unique opportunity on April 16th to meet delegates and representatives from these institutions and to learn more about the medical tourism industry potential in Turkey.
Solutions for Turkey

Kemal Canlar (presentation)
Senior Sales Executive, United Healthcare, USA
The US Corporate Benefits Sales model and a sales focused discussing on positioning Turkish Medical Tourism
Joseph Woodman
CEO, Healthy Travel Media
Author, Patients Beyond Borders: Turkey Edition
3:00 – 5:00 pm Private sessions & one-on-one meetings

Promotional Campaigns Boosting Tourists Flow in Turkey

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According to our new research report, “Turkey Tourism Industry Forecast to 2012”, promotional activities, government support and strategic location will increase the flow of tourists in Turkey. Despite the gloomy outlook for the world economy, tourist arrivals in Turkey rose sharply by around 12.5% to 26.2 Million in 2008 from 23.3 Million in the previous year.

Heavy inflow of tourists in 2008 amidst economic slowdown is accredited to a series of successful promotional campaigns and the government support. Tourism Ministry has endorsed the industry in all major market throughout the year. To further boost the industry, Tourism Ministry and the private sector have allocated the budget of US$ 320 Million to promote the sector in new markets via advertising.

Besides, Turkey’s strategic location amidst Asia, Africa, Europe and the Middle East makes the country one of the most preferred tourist destinations across the world. It enables international visitors to enjoy more of the region during their trips to Turkey. Good air connectivity facilitates tourists to reach Turkey from all major cities around the world. Thus, easy accessibility and better connectivity with other countries are playing critical role in tourist arrivals to Turkey.

“Turkey Tourism Industry Forecast to 2012”, gives exhaustive information of the present status and future prospects of tourism industry in Turkey. It thoroughly studies the industry with focus on various parameters like inbound & outbound tourism, expenditure by inbound & outbound tourists, type of tourism, accommodation facilities and aviation industry. The report also facilitates clients with quantitative statistics and qualitative analysis to evaluate the opportunities critical for their success in the Turkish tourism industry.

The research report also includes forecast on vital aspects of the industry such as tourist arrivals in the Middle East, tourist arrivals in Turkey, tourism receipts, outbound tourism, outbound tourism expenditure, consumer expenditure in hotels & restaurants, number of hotels by 2010, population breakup and personal disposable income of the Turkish citizens.

Deprecating Lira Improves Tourists Inflow To Turkey

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RNCOS has released a new research report, “Turkey Tourism Industry Forecast to 2012”, which says various ad campaigns and depreciation in the Turkish lira against Euro and Dollar are driving the tourism industry in Turkey. Even in an environment of global financial crisis, when the tourism industry all around the world have shown downtrend, the number of international tourist arrivals to Turkey rose 0.27% year-on-year to 898,927 in February 2009.

This significant growth in the number of tourist arrivals is due to a series of successful ad campaigns by the tourism authorities. Recently, Turkey has launched an ad campaign “The Unlimited Turkey” to target travelers from the US, Canada and Mexico. The ad campaign is depicting Turkey’s heritage, culture, landscapes and other tourist spots to attract travelers. It is using all mediums of communication, including television, print and prominent outdoor locations.

Besides, the deprecation in Turkish lira against Euro and Dollar has made holidays in Turkey more affordable compared to holidays in Spain, Italy and France. The Turkish lira has recently dropped by more than 20% in value, making Turkey one of the world’s most affordable places for European tourists.

“Turkey Tourism Industry Forecast to 2012”, provides in-depth analysis of present status and future prospects of tourism industry in Turkey. It thoroughly studies the industry with focus on various parameters like inbound & outbound tourism, expenditure by inbound & outbound tourists, type of tourism, accommodation facilities and aviation industry. The report also provides strategic insight to clients to evaluate the opportunities for their success in the Turkish tourism industry.

The research also includes forecast on vital aspects of the industry such as tourist arrivals in Middle East, tourist arrivals in Turkey, tourism receipts, outbound tourism, outbound tourism expenditure, consumer expenditure in hotels & restaurants, number of hotels by 2010, population breakup and personal disposable income.

Future Growth of Turkey Tourism

admin — Mon, 11 May 2009 09:16:58 +0000

Turkey Tourism Industry Forecast( http://www.bharatbook.com/Market-Research-Reports/Turkey-Tourism-Industry-Forecast.html ) report provides an insight into the Turkish tourism market.
Turkish tourism industry has reported remarkable growth over the past few years. The country received more than 26 Million international tourists during 2008. These numbers are expected to grow, despite the current economic crisis, says “Turkey Tourism Industry Forecast to 2012”, a new report.

According to the report, country is becoming a popular destination for health care tourism especially for the European citizens. A part form health tourism other forms of tourism is also becoming popular in Turkey. Factors like rapidly growing income levels, government support and strategically location between the three continents are anticipated to drive the future growth of the tourism industry.

Our report “Turkey Tourism Industry Forecast to 2012” provides an insight into the Turkish tourism market. It evaluates the past, present and future scenario of the tourism market in Turkey and discusses the key factors which are making Turkey a potential tourism destination. This report provides strategic insight to the client, to evaluate the opportunities for their success in the tourism industry of Turkey. With focuses on different parameters of tourism industry, including inbound tourism, outbound tourism, expenditure by inbound tourists, medical tourism, and hotel industry, the report gives a thorough analysis on the tourism industry in Turkey.

The research report provides the detail analysis of the forces that are fuelling the growth in the Turkish tourism industry. The research also covers the overview of the Middle Eastern tourism industry, helping the clients to evaluate and analyze the present and future position of Turkish tourism industry in the region.

The report provides 4-year industry forecast (2009-2012) on various segments of tourism industry based on feasible tourism industry environment in the Turkey. These include:
Tourist Arrivals in Middle East
Tourists Arrival in Turkey
Tourism Receipts
Outbound Tourism
Outbound Tourism Expenditure
Consumer Expenditure in Hotels & Restaurants
Number of hotels by 2010
The report provides an insight of key players in the tourism industry of Turkey including, Hilton Hotels Corporation, Accor Hotel Group, Marriott International, Inc., Turkish Airlines, Air France-KLM, EgyptAir Holding Company, Emirates, Dedeman Hotels & Resort and Ihlas Holding A.S.

Turkey Holidays 1 Turkey Holidays “Explore the secluded Faralya, Turkey for 7 or 14 nights - half board

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Turkey Holidays 1 Turkey Holidays “Explore the secluded Faralya, Turkey for 7 or 14 nights - half board