International Medical Travel Journal
The International Medical Travel Journal was established in 2007 with a focus on medical tourism. It runs a biweekly newsletter.[1]
Keith Pollard is the Editor in Chief and features as a speaker at medical tourism conferences.[2] He is also executive chairman of the health care research firm LaingBuisson International,[3] and is featured at the Medical Travel Summits organised by LaingBuisson International. The conference in Athens in May 2018 was organised in conjunction with Elitour, the Greek Medical Tourism Council.[4]
It runs annual Medical Travel Awards. Mahathir Mohamad, Prime Minister of Malaysia cited them in 2018 among the "global accolades" National Heart Institute had received.[5] Subsequently Malaysia was awarded "Destination of the Year" by the journal in 2020.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ "International Medical Travel Journal". University of Pennsylvania Library. Archived from the original on 12 November 2018. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
- ^ "Croatian Health Tourism:Interview with IMTJ Editor Keith Pollard". Total Croatia News. 10 November 2018. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
- ^ "ARABIA: THE NEW MECCA FOR CHINESE MEDICAL TOURISTS?". South China Morning Post. 11 November 2018. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
- ^ "IMTJ: Greece Can Grow its Medical Tourism Business". Greek Travel Pages. 23 May 2018. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
- ^ "Boost economy via medical tourism, PM tells healthcare providers". Free Malaysia Today. 3 November 2018. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
- ^ "Malaysia Seeks Strategic Global Partnerships to Accelerate Its Growth Trajectory As A Preferred Healthcare Destination". PR Newswire. 3 November 2022. Retrieved 17 November 2022.