The Travel Trends study conducted in June this year shows that medical tourism is becoming a popular trend with nearly a third of all respondents saying that they would consider travelling overseas for medical procedures because of lower costs, shorter waiting lists and the chance to spend recovery periods in an exotic location.

More than 80 per cent of respondents from the Northern Territory and 31-37 per cent of those surveyed in Queensland, NSW and WA said they would go overseas for a medical procedure.

Travel.com.au general manager Lisa Ferrari said that the trend will continue to grow as more countries continue offer themselves as medical tourism destinations.
"Thailand, India, Malaysia, Philippines and South Africa are popular destinations of choice for Australian's seeking a medical procedure," Ms Ferrari said.

"Shorter waitlists, less expensive procedures and the option to spend their recovery in an exotic location, are amongst the factors contributing towards this trend.

"These aspects are enticing more and more Australians to weigh up the alternatives and consider heading overseas for medical procedures."

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