Third local death from methanol poisoning in Brazil raises concerns for tourism

Authorities in São Paulo are investigating a growing outbreak of methanol poisoning linked to contaminated alcoholic drinks, as deaths and hospitalisations continue to rise

Asia Insurance adopts CoverGo platform to streamline health insurance services

The collaboration reflects a broader push among Asian insurers to modernise health and travel protection through digital-first platforms

Amendments to rules on travel insurance signposting system for UK consumers

From 1 January next year, key rules around travel insurance sales will come into effect

India launches mandatory ‘e-Arrival Card’ for international travellers

The mandatory digital arrival form is aimed at streamlining entry procedures and enhancing the travel experience for international visitors

Consumer Intelligence launches pricing service for insurers

The digital tool, which was trained on UK data sets, is designed to assist pricing teams in optimising their strategy

Air passenger demand rose 4.6% in August

The latest IATA data shows international travel drove most of the growth, accounting for 87% of the overall increase