7 - 10 p.m.

Gala Welcome Reception
Welcome Speech by the Honorable Carlos Benavides, Costa Rica Minister of Toursim

9 - 9:25 a.m.

Opening Ceremony
Keynote Speaker the Honorable Jorge Woodbridge, Costa Rica Minister of Competitiveness (Español)

9:30 - 10 30 a.m.

Session 1
Dr. Ronald Peters: Psychology of Disease: Healing Beyond Diet and Fitness

Session 2
Dr. Jorge Cortés: The Promotion of Costa Rica as a Health Tourism Destination

Session 3
Dr. Rafael Porras: Dental Services Available in Costa Rica (Español)

10:30 - 10:55 a.m.

Coffee Break

11:00 - 12:15p.m.

Session 1
Dr. Hugo Villegas del Carpio: Why Costa Rica?

Session 2
Christopher Medley & Gabriela Salgado: Medical Tourism and Real Estate

Session 3
Dra. Jacqueline Peraza: Quality Assurance and Health Standards in Costa Rica (Español)

12:30 - 2 p.m.

Lunch

2 - 3:15 p.m.

General Session
Dr. Hugo E. Ribadeneira: The Rise of Medical Tourism in Costa Rica

3:15 - 3:30 p.m.

Coffee Break

3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Session 1
Carole Veloso: Safety and Care in Costa Rica’s Hospitals

Session 2
Medical Tourism Association: Medical Tourism in Latin America

Session 3
Dr. Christian Aaron Rivera-Paniagua: Aesthetic Medical Services Available in Costa Rica (Español)

4:45 - 7 p.m.

Round Table Discussions and Networking

Tours available of local medical facilities, wellness communities, and other attractions.

Special Conference Rate at the Ramada Herradura Hotel

• Single Superior Room • $375
• Double Superior Room • $215

Rate includes:

• Single or double occupancy taxes & breakfast included.
• Round-trip transportation services airport-hotel-airport.
• VIP Meet & Greet at the airport, bilingual guide.

November 23 Tour Option 1: Central Valley Medical Facilities Tour • $70

• VIP round-trip transportation service with bilingual guide.
• Tours of the medical facilities at CIMA Hospital, Clinica Biblica, and Clinica Catolica.
• Lunch at Cafe Britt Plantation with complementary coffee aromatherapy session.

November 23 Tour Option 2: One-Day Tour of the Ailanto Wellness Resort & Spa Project • $150

• VIP round-trip transportation service with bilingual guide.
• Tour of the Ailanto Wellness Resort & Spa Project.
• Massage, yoga, and hot springs experience at the Ailanto Natural Spa.
• Visit to the Las Pumas Wildlife Refuge.

November 23-24 Tour Option 3: Two-Day Ailanto Wellness Resort Guanacaste Tour • Starting at $430

• VIP round-trip transportation service with bilingual guide.
• Tour of the Ailanto Wellness Resort & Spa Project.
• Massage, yoga, and hot springs experience at the Ailanto Natural Spa.
• Overnight accommodations at the Hilton Papagayo All-Inclusive Hotel.
• Visit to the Las Pumas Wildlife Refuge.

For reservations please contact Costa Rica Travel Experience:

Telephone: +(506) 8876-6902, +(506) 8870-2504
Fax: +(506) 2288-2703
eMail: info@crtravelexperience.com
http://www.crtravelexperience.com/

Customizable tours and accommodations also available.

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