Thomas Cook (India) is likely to ink pact with major Indian hospitals to introduce its medical tourism initiative in the country this year. About 10,000 patients, mainly NRIs, visit India each year for medical treatment as facilities are relatively cheaper in the country.
The company has already tied up with Seven Hills Hospital in Mumbai and is in talks with the Apollo and Hinduja Hospitals. It will launch medical tourism related packages by the end of 2012-13. It is also organizing games and sports-specific packages for tourists visiting London for the Olympic Games to be held from July 27 to August 12.
