Medical staycations offered in Hong Kong, as clinic and hotels look to make up for lack of tourists
- The Central Surgery in Hong Kong has partnered with four hotel groups to launch what its CEO believes is the city’s first medical staycation package
- The staycation packages offered will cover a night in a hotel and procedures including colonoscopy, liposuction, breast augmentation and double eyelid surgery
The coronavirus pandemic has placed unparalleled demands on modern health care systems. Fearful of contracting the virus, many people have steered clear of hospitals and avoided doctor’s waiting rooms for all but urgent health issues.
Private clinics have seen a precipitous drop in clients, including The Central Surgery, a day surgery centre in Hong Kong, which saw its business more than halve in the first half of 2020.
When he saw local hotels rolling out staycation packages, he thought the time was right to introduce medical staycations to Hong Kong, combining elective medical care with a hotel stay.
“We need to join hands to get through this tough time,” says Cheng.
Friends in the hospitality industry responded eagerly. The centre has partnered with four hotel groups running eight hotels in Central and Tsim Sha Tsui to launch what Cheng believes is Hong Kong’s first medical staycation package.