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Asian Journal of Research in Social Sciences and Humanities
Year : 2017, Volume : 7, Issue : 3
First page : ( 1486) Last page : ( 1495)
Online ISSN : 2249-7315.
Article DOI : 10.5958/2249-7315.2017.00256.8

Online Marketing of Medical Tourism

Dr. Singh Ranbir

Institute of Hotel & Tourism Management, M. D. University, Rohtak, Haryana, India. ranbirtourism@gmail.com

Online published on 23 March, 2017.

Abstract

Websites of Medical Tourism Facilitators (MTFs), Hospitals and Government Organizations have become effective marketing tools in healthcare industry. The aim of this study is to examine the functioning and performance of websites of the industry. Analysis of websites’ contents, designing and periodical up-gradations for maintenance of reliability and credibility indicate the scope of improvement. The availability of detailed information about medical and non-medical requirements of patients with provisions of experienced tourists’ testimonials can help in effective marketing. Diversity in tourists’ background in socio-cultural and linguistic aspects needs due weightage in promotional communication. Interactive websites was also found with positivity in purchase intentions.

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Keywords

Medical Tourism, Websites, Contents, Information, Performance.

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