The CNBC Awaaz travel awards Judge Artemis as the Best institute for Medical Value

Sept. 16, 2010 - PRLog -- Tourism is the largest service industry in India, with a contribution of 6.23% to the national GDP and 8.78% of the total employment in India. India witnesses’ more than 5 million annual foreign tourist arrivals and 562 million domestic tourism visits. A new dimension of tourism has emerged in past few years –Medical tourism. India has over 150000 medical tourists each year and this figure is rising at a high pace. This increase has been witnessed due to newer corporate tertiary healthcare institutions with excellent infrastructure and technology which is in par with those in USA, UK and Europe.

CNBC Awaaz Travel Awards started in 2007 that aim to recognize and honor stellar organizations and individuals who are championing, driving and supporting tourism in India. These awards are definitive and path breaking initiative that sets the ultimate benchmark for travel in India.

The awards were given in categories like leisure, adventure, heritage and medical tourism. The only award in the medical category was given to Artemis Hospital. The decision was based on an objective, robust and comprehensive study conducted by India’s leading research firm, The Nielson Company. This study was India’s most exhaustive pan-India study conducted across 12 cities with over thousands of respondents voting for their choice of travel services, hospitals and destinations. Powered by an esteemed jury and supported by Incredible India, these awards put into perspective the emerging trends in India’s tourism and recognize the organizations that are putting India on the world map today.

We at Artemis are thankful to all our patients who value the care we have provided and our employees who have consistently worked for our mission of delivering world class patient care services. Without all of you this was not possible.

Visit http://www.artemishospital.in for more information on this

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Artemis Health Institute (AHI), at Gurgaon is a NABH Accredited, 260-bed tertiary care super-specialty flagship hospital established by Artemis Health Sciences (AHS) - a health care venture launched by the promoters of the Apollo Tyres Group.