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A former resource mobilization manager at Hands On Manila makes it to the final stage ofTourism Authority of Thailand’s medical tourism blog contest. Claire Algarme, who today works as capital campaign and youth movement officer at Habitat for Humanity, is one of two finalists from the Philippines.
“Should I get the top prize, I’m planning to donate a portion of the winnings to Habitat for Humanity and Hands On Manila,” Claire, author for travel blog First Time Travel, said. She shares the spotlight with Ivan Henares, one of the foremost travel bloggers in the Philippines with Ivan About Town.
More than 200 applicants from 24 countries signed up within two months of the project’s launch in October 1, 2010. The TAT Selection Committee has selected the 12 Finalists based on reputable profiles relevant to tourism and medical tourism to compete in the final round in Thailand.
Throughout their seven-day stay in Thailand, the Tourism Authority of Thailand has arranged visits for the 12 final contestants to over 50 health and tourist establishments, ranging from hospitals and clinics to spas in six destinations: Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai, Pattaya, Samui and Hua Hin. Furthermore, the 12 finalists will get to experience a variety of Thailand’s world class Medical & Wellness services, including medical check-ups, dentistry, skin laser treatments, botox courses and health spas.
The 12 Finalists will then submit their blogs promoting medical tourism in Thailand referring to their experiences during the seven days. The blog with the most votes during the two-month voting period will win an assortment of prizes presented by the Tourism Authority of Thailand worth up to US$ 20,000. The finalists came from the United States, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, the Philippines and Indonesia.
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