Hotel Amigo in Brussels and MEDIAWAY Partner to Offer Medical Packages for Middle East Travellers

20 January 2010

Dubai/Brussels - MEDIAWAY, the medical bridge between Belgium and the Arab World, has teamed up with The Rocco Forte Collection's Hotel Amigo in Brussels, along with select partners: Etihad Airways, The Edith Cavell Hospital, Dockx Car Rental and Visit Belgium, to offer a new medical package to Gulf countries' residents.

Belgium has rapidly emerged as one of Europe's leading medical tourism destinations, offering medical tourists a highly-regarded level of medical care and research across all medicinal disciplines. The new medical package, which is directly linked to the respected Edith Cavell Hospital, is tailor-made to the influx of Arab nationals seeking treatment in Belgium's renowned medical facilities and offers travellers a comprehensive package, complete with medical staff that are fluent in Arabic.

The medical package offers economy flight transfers from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Brussels International Airport, a six-night stay in the city's most prestigious hotel: Hotel Amigo, which includes daily buffet breakfast, a comprehensive medical check-up, which includes: X-rays, Thorax, heart health tests, effort test, thorough blood test, urine test and a gynaecology test for women. The package starts from AED 18,640 (€3,950) per person.

This package, suggested over seven days, can be subject to extension and upgrading costs. The package is inclusive of meals with specific dietary or cultural requirements. Private driver limousines services can also be booked prior to departure.

For further information or to make a booking, please call 00 800 7666 6667 or visit www.roccofortecollection.com. The UAE free phone reservations number is: 8000 650592.

For press information and/or images, please contact Maha Obeid on +971 4 369 3575 or email maha.obeid@theportsmouthgroup.com.

Mediaway

Mediaway creates the link between the Belgium sophisticated medical care system - with highly qualified and experienced specialist doctors and scientists, required by Middle Eastern travelers in search of quality medical support outside the region. Mediaway offers a personalized service to visiting patients, hospital bookings, medical assistance, translations, reservations, VIP assistance, flights, hotels, apartments, restaurants, car rentals, and limousine services.

The Rocco Forte Collection's Hotel Amigo

The five-star Hotel Amigo, in the heart of historical Brussels, adjacent to the Grand Place is part of The Rocco Forte Collection. The interiors have been created by Olga Polizzi, The Rocco Forte Collection's Director of Design, who has restored the property to its former glory, with fresh modern interiors that reflect the rich history and culture of Brussels. The hotel offers excellent levels of services and has Arabic speaking staff.

Brussels - A unique destination

The vibrant city of Brussels is easily explored on foot and has something to offer everyone. Art aficionados will delight in the many galleries housing a wealth of collections from traditional to art nouveau and over 80 museums are at your disposal in the city.

Those who love to go shopping will not be disappointed. Luxury international brands and boutiques can be found on Avenue Louise and Avenue de la Toison d'Or. High-street bargains are plentiful on Rue Neuve and Rue Antoine Dansaert is the place to find avant-garde fashions from up and coming Belgian designers. The near-by Sablon area is a must for antique lovers with numerous shops and weekend flea markets.

The Grand-Place with its stunning contrasting architecture is lined with cafés and bars, making it a perfect place to enjoy one of over 450 varieties of Belgian beer. Brussels is also famous for its tapestries and lace and many similar shops can be found in the area surrounding the Grand-Place.

Brussels is home to 1800 restaurants of many origins, including Arabic cuisine and boasts a lively nightlife which continues into the early hours of the morning. There is of course no shortage of chocolate in Brussels, with many wonderful chocolatiers such as Pierre Marcolini, Neuhaus and Wittamer to tempt even the strongest wills.

Edith Cavell Hospital

The CHIREC Group

Edith Cavell Interregional Hospital Group (CHIREC) is a leader group of private hospitals, highly regarded both in Belgium and internationally for its hardworking teams of experienced specialists who are familiar with the latest scientific developments. The group offers a full range of healthcare services, including medical treatment, surgery, obstetrics, gynaecology and rehabilitation care. The group also provides medical imaging, nuclear medicine and radiotherapy using state-of-the-art medical equipment.

CHIREC is known for its excellence in orthopaedics, hand surgery, ophthalmology, gynaecology, obstetrics, medical assisted fertility treatment (IVF), bariatric surgery and oncology.

Located in the Uccle residential area of Brussels, the hospital gives access to the highest practice of medical services in the following sectors: