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Squaremouth reveals 2024 travel trends

The travel insurance marketplace has outlined four trends which it thinks will guide the travel sector in the coming year

Nine out of 10 Brits seeking out winter sun

However, four in 10 said they are more likely to forget travel insurance for winter trips than summer

Travellers are spending more than in 2023

Travellers are spending approximately 40 per cent more on travel than they did in 2023, according to Yonder Travel Insurance

European Commission reveals the 2024 European Capital and Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism

Dublin, Ireland and Grosseto, Italy were selected out of 40 destinations from across 21 countries

Top five digital nomad visas in the world announced

The Digital Nomad Index is a ranking system evaluating the factors important to digital nomads

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Flight-free travel to grow in 2024

Byway reveals two in five UK holidaymakers would rather take flight-free transport

Three-quarters of 18–24-year-olds planning overseas travel in 2024

They have been dubbed ‘Generation T’ by ABTA due to their love of travel

Thousands of Brits heading abroad for medical tourism

However, regulations are being discussed after more than 25 British nationals have died in Turkey

Most companies aren’t protecting their travelling employees from cybercrime

US and Canadian business travellers are at an increased risk due to lack of protection provided by their employer

France implements law to limit disruptions during strikes by air traffic control

Flight services throughout Europe should also be improved by the new legislation

China to trial visa-free travel for six countries

French, German, Italian, Dutch, Spanish and Malaysian citizens will be allowed to enter without a visa

FCDO updates safety advice for travellers to South Africa

The warning follows recent attacks on tourists in the Cape Town area

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An insider’s guide to Barcelona

Former resident Robin Gauldie suggests how to make the most of your time in the Catalan city at ITIC 2023

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Industry Voice: Navigating the future of business travel in 2024 and beyond

In a post-pandemic world, the business travel industry has experienced both rapid growth and significant challenges, Catherine Logan, Regional Senior Vice President EMEA & APAC at the Global Business Travel…

Industry Voice: Keeping employees safe while they are abroad

Peter Bellwood, Managing Director of Bellwood Prestbury, explains the key steps you need to take in order to protect your employees and their dependants when they travel overseas

Industry Voice: Making travel truly accessible

Becky Hart, Communications Specialist at Seven Corners, on why doing the right thing for travellers with disabilities leads to better business

Industry Voice: The rewards of post-pandemic travel

Brad Dance, TuGo’s Chief Customer Officer, speaks to ITIJ about the benefits of travel post-Covid-19

Mexico – how risky is it for travellers?

It’s one of the world’s most popular holiday destinations, but regular reports of violence paint a concerning picture of Mexico. Cathy Hudson looks at how real the risks are

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