Two team up in medical tourism first
A partnership between Courtyard by Marriott in Bali (left) and its neighbour in Nusa Dua, the new Bali International Medical Centre (BIMC), is expected to see a sharp rise in medical tourists from the region and beyond.
The 250-room Courtyard by Marriott – the brand’s 900th hotel worldwide – links a popular hotel brand in the four-star segment with the most up-to-date medical facility in Bali to produce what Marriott says is "the first medical tourism hotel in Indonesia".
Medical director of both BIMC hospitals in Bali (the other is in Kuta) and the after-care services provided at nearby hotels by BIMC nurses is Dr. Donna Moniaga, the wife of chief executive Craig Beveridge.
In addition to enticing medical tourists, Courtyard is also targeting the meetings and incentive sector, focusing on medium-sized groups who can be accommodated together in one wing of the hotel.
Tina Tandun, director of sales and marketing, said Courtyard by Marriott in Nusa Dua could allocate up to 150 rooms for groups during the low season.
At the BIMC Hospital, services offered include emergency and in-patient care, dialysis treatment, cosmetic procedures and dental treatment.
WiFi and TV connections along with services such as reflexology, manicures, pedicures and facials are also available to in-patients to help recovery from treatment.
Beveridge said BIMC is planning other health and medical facilities that include retirement villages with integrated medical care along with further clinics and hospitals in Bali "and throughout the Indonesian archipelago".
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