Now, the association's leaders have identified 11 sectors, including electronics, tourism, health care and air travel, in which they hope to remove tariffs, harmonise standards, and expedite customs clearance.
However, Mr Hutton insists that health tourism is a problem and that action is needed.
Top professionals now see their future in tourism, not health care or education.
Dr Edwin Borman of the British Medical Association says there has not been any definitive research showing health tourism was a significant problem.
Charges did not apply in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, he said, and they had not seen an increase in so-called "health tourism".
Taiwan is also promoting its service sector, with a focus on health care, tourism and creative fields.
Abta also rejected the idea that the tourism industry could be blamed for health problems.
Ministers also agreed to work together in the areas of transport, agriculture, education, health, the environment and tourism.
Tourism, manufacturing, supply manufacturing and health care now complement agriculture.
Pat Schoeni, executive director of the National Coalition on Health Care, says medical tourism likely appeals to a particular group--those who can still pay thousands for a procedure but can't afford insurance.
Medical tourism is one of the hottest topics in health care as patients around the world are increasingly traveling abroad for treatment.
The Navy halted its practice bombing runs after Rodriguez's death, while residents of the island and their supporters argued that the bombing had long damaged tourism, fishing, natural habitats and the health of the islanders.
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These include agriculture and livestock, aquaculture and fisheries, chemicals, energy, food, forestry, health, information and communication, mining, tourism, waste, and water.
Al-Sadr's movement controls the ministries of Health, Agriculture, Province Affairs, Transportation, Tourism and Civil Society Organizations.
Health and wellness is predicted to figure as a major trend in tourism this year.
As always, debate ensued around the state of affairs in Africa, and we touched on politics, education, health, AID, trade, AIDS, assembly plants, and tourism.
These astounding price tags reflect the increased costs for providing health care and accessing potable water (both for households and agricultural purposes) and the related decrease in tourism dollars, since places with poor sanitation are less attractive to travellers.
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