ASTA selects medical concierge mPassport service as its newest offering

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ASTA Marketing Services, Inc. (AMSI) announced today that it has selected mPassport®, the worldwide medical concierge, as its newest service. mPassport is a mobile and online service that helps travellers find carefully selected, English-speaking doctors in more than 180 countries and make an appointment on short notice. mPassport also gives travellers access to proprietary databases of notable hospitals, clinics and pharmacies in more than 1,000 top destinations and includes translation databases for thousands of brand name medications and medical terms and phrases.

“mPassport is a terrific new service that can help agents increase customer loyalty and provide peace of mind to their clients,” said Bob Kern, president of PNR Travel (Los Angeles) and AMSI president. “It’s an indispensable tool that helps travellers find quality medical care anywhere in the world and gives travel agents a chance to provide their clients with even greater value.”

For $19.95, travel agents can equip their clients for international travel with a six-month mPassport membership. Travelers can plan ahead or use mPassport as the need arises on their smart phones, tablets, laptops or desktops. Appointment requests are handled by an experienced medical assistance staff 24/7.

“mPassport is changing the way world travelers seek medical assistance, and provides the peace of mind that makes every trip a pleasure,” said Angelo Masciantonio, CEO of HTH Worldwide, which developed and markets mPassport services. “We are pleased that AMSI has recognized mPassport as a vitally important travel companion.”

ASTA Marketing Services, Inc. (AMSI) is a for-profit subsidiary of American Society of Travel Agents which provides and discounts products and services as an ASTA member benefit.

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