As flu season approaches, travelers are understandably concerned about getting sick. Travel insurance can provide essential coverage for unexpected illnesses, allowing you to cancel your trip, return home early, and even cover medical expenses abroad. This article explains how travel insurance can protect your vacation during flu season.
Planning a trip? Take your vacation to the next level with these essential travel tips! From staying informed about local regulations and embracing flexibility to leveraging travel insurance and contactless payments, these strategies will ensure a smoother, more enjoyable, and sustainable travel experience.
HBX Group, a global leader in travel technology, has joined forces with battleface, a leading travel insurance provider, to offer innovative and customizable insurance solutions to travelers worldwide. This strategic partnership aims to transform the travel insurance landscape by providing tech-driven, highly personalized products that cater to the diverse needs of modern travelers.
Travel Guard is hosting a contest where travelers can share their worst travel experiences for a chance to win $10,000. The ‘World’s Unluckiest Traveler’ contest encourages participants to recount their travel mishaps, from missed flights to lost luggage, for a chance at a grand prize and other awards.
A recent survey by Klook reveals that travelers across Asia are increasingly demanding comprehensive travel insurance, particularly due to rising concerns over natural disasters and scams. This trend is impacting the tourism industry, driving a shift towards destinations offering robust safety measures and influencing the development of more tailored insurance products.
Zanzibar has implemented a new travel insurance requirement for all foreign visitors starting October 1, 2024. The mandatory insurance policy provides comprehensive coverage for emergencies and aims to ensure the safety of travelers. Visitors must present a QR code verifying their insurance at border checkpoints.
The global student travel insurance market is experiencing rapid growth, driven by increasing awareness, mandatory requirements, and rising student mobility. The market is projected to reach $15.5 billion by 2032, fueled by the growing number of students studying abroad and the need for tailored insurance solutions.
A software update glitch by CrowdStrike caused a widespread IT outage, impacting flights globally. Passengers faced delays and cancellations, leading to long queues and handwritten boarding passes. Travel insurance companies are offering coverage for flight delays and cancellations resulting from the outage.
Hurricane season 2024 is off to a record-breaking start with Category 5 Hurricane Beryl. Travelers headed to hurricane-prone destinations need to be aware of travel insurance coverage. Squaremouth, a leading travel insurance comparison site, highlights the importance of early policy purchase and Hurricane & Weather benefits for comprehensive protection.
A new survey reveals a surge in British travelers seeking overseas holidays this summer, with 83% expressing eagerness to escape the UK. Beach vacations and relaxing pool stays remain popular choices, while cruise holidays continue to attract older travelers. The study also highlights a significant increase in people with medical conditions planning foreign trips, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive travel insurance.
