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Medical Tourism
Consulting

At our core, we are a diverse team of consultants, specialists, university lecturers, net- workers, and certifiers, uniquely positioned at the crossroads of tourism, leisure, health, and medicine. Our international perspective enables us to design bespoke solutions tailored to the nuanced demands of these dynamic industries. We recognize the evolving trends that prompt tourism companies to integrate medical services into their offerings. This integration not only includes preventive and healing treatments but also spans minimally invasive aesthetic procedures, surgical interventions, and specialized services catered to the senior demographic.

Historically, the hotel industry and the medical field have operated independently with minimal overlap. We bridge this gap by fostering symbiotic partnerships that yield mutual benefits, enhancing the value proposition of both sectors. Our expertise ensures that these collaborations are seamless, beneficial, and elevate the experience of every guest seeking wellness and rejuvenation.
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What We Have Done So Far:

Market research on a regional, national, and international level.

  • Consulting medical hotels, spa hotels, thermal spring spas, and those hotels that want to take the first steps in the world of health and prevention.
  • Development of spa- and wellness-related medical concepts.
  • Regional health concepts for the leisure industry.
  • International marketing for hospitals.
  • Business Plans including in depth financial calculations, specifically tailored for medical tourism.
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Mobility in Aging Societies

Many countries are experiencing a declining population, where deaths outnumber births. This aging demographic is creating a shortage of both care facilities and qualified nursing staff. In Western countries, about 10% of the elderly population can afford to seek care options abroad, opting for top-quality services in luxurious environments. At TDC Consulting we committed ourselves to contribute to the solution of this problem and offer consulting services in this area, and furthermore, do extensive research.
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Quality Management

TDC Consulting GmbH is involved in the certification of companies and regions. In this context, quality always comprises social, economic, health-related, and ecological aspects. TDC Consulting GmbH develops tailor-made quality management systems for specific branches.
 
  • Prof. Dr. Mag. Kai-Torsten Illing was a certified quality auditor for ISO 9001, EFQM, KTQ, and others.
  • He has developed a quality management system for regions (RegioSana).
  • In this context, he has developed WellnessClinic, a hotel certifi cation system focusing on medical treatments.
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Research

Prof. Dr. Mag. Kai-Torsten Illing, the CEO of TDC Consulting GmbH, is a distinguished scholar with dual professorships in tourism, leisure, wellness, economy, and health. His expertise primarily revolves around depth psychological consumer research, examining both conscious and unconscious needs of travelers. His extensive publications explore the crucial roles of wellness, health, healing, and body optimization for travelers of all ages. Additionally, Prof. Dr. Mag. Kai-Torsten Illing founded and leads the Special Interest Group for Medical Tourism, Health Tourism, and Wellness Tourism at ATLAS International. His contributions also include numerous EU projects and a significant role on the Board of the German Longevity Association e.V.

Holistic Consulting
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Longevity

As for TDC Consulting GmbH, longevity is as well the extension of lifespan as good quality of life.

We support companies in a tourist setting to redirect from a narrowly defined perception of what health is (e.g. well-being, natural remedies, health of gut) to a broader understanding of health, namely life expectancy, meaning of life, and self-realization.

We focus on the latest scientific findings in the field of genetics, cellular aging, nutrition, lifestyle, anti-aging interventions, and if needed minimal invasive cosmetic procedures. According to the place of engagement we consider cultural influences such as dietary habits. Our longevity interventions are always preceded by a comprehensive diagnosis.

We cooperate with renowned operators, architects, economist, medical doctors, and estate agents in many countries. We offer comprising business plans and approaches to medical health in a tourist setting with special attention to aging societies.
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Selected Publications

Illing, K. (2024): Future of Tourism in Health-Medicine-Wellness.
Tourismus Wissen Quarterly, 35 (Januar 2024). (Published in German)
Illing, K., Tooma, M. (2023): Emotions in Hotels.
Tourismus Wissen Quarterly, 33 (April 2022). (Published in German)
Andrä, C. & Illing, K. (2021): Auditive Elements in Spas – What Guests like to listen to and what they should listen to.
Tourismus Wissen Quarterly 25. (Published in German)
Illing, K. (2022): Fragrances as Part of the Spa-Atmosphere.
Tourismus Wissen Quarterly, 28 (April 2022), p. 129-133.
Illing, K. (2022): Tertiary Prevention and After-Care for Cancer Patients in a Hotel Setting.
In: Cassens, M.; Kollányi, Z.; Tsenov, A. (ed.). Transdisciplinary Perspectives on Public Health in Europe. p. 77-84.
Wiesbaden: SpringerGabler.
Illing, K. (2021): Means-End-Chain in the Secondary Health-Care-Market.
Tourismus Wissen Quarterly 24, p. 109-116. (Published in German)
Gebhardt, K., Illing, K., Tuttner, S. & Movia, M., Käfer-Schmid, G. (2019): Qualitative research on stroke care in Styria
with special consideration of the gender perspective – Pilot project Feldbach.
FH JOANNEUM University of Applied Sciences. (Published in German)
Illing, K. (2020): Consumer Research in Health Tourism. Part 2.
Practical Considerations. Tourismus Wissen Quarterly 20, p. 124-130. (Published in German)
Illing, K. (2020): Consumer Research in Health Tourism. Part 1.
Tourismus Wissen Quarterly, 19, p. 14–20. (Published in German)
Illing, K. (2019): Healing Climate, Therapy, and Tourism – New Approaches.
Tourismus Wissen quarterly, Januar, p. 41-46. (Published in German)
Illing, K. (2009): Health Tourism and Spa-Mangement.
Munich: Oldenbourg, 400 pages (Published in German)