Travel Trends
Identifying shifts in global travel patterns allows insurance medical network managers to ensure their partners are in the right place at the right time
Travel & Tourism Development Index: 92% of economies improve but risks rise
Surging visitor demand is exposing new pressure points for travel businesses, from capacity gaps and rising costs to disruption and destination resilience
4 Oct 2026
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Chloe Fox
Research: Are travellers willing to pay more for booking protection?
New research suggests price alone is losing influence as travellers place greater value on flexibility and recovering costs when plans change
1 Oct 2026
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Siân Yates
Global Rescue survey finds rapid rise in AI use among international travellers
More than half of international travellers expect to use AI for trip planning, although most remain cautious about relying on its advice
29 Sep 2026
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Siân Yates
Brazil records surge in European and British arrivals
The rise in European demand has boosted Brazil’s inbound market, with British arrivals reaching a 10-year high in the first eight months of 2026
29 Sep 2026
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Chloe Fox
Latin American aviation growth puts technology resilience in focus
Rising passenger volumes are exposing new pressure points around continuity, cybersecurity, and the infrastructure supporting 24/7 operations
29 Sep 2026
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Chloe Fox
Iceland tourism: Chinese arrivals surge 31% as spending hits ISK 211bn
Iceland saw modest inbound tourism growth in 2026, with higher visitor spending and a sharp rise in Chinese arrivals offsetting declines from several established source markets
28 Sep 2026
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Chloe Fox
Solo travellers favour adventure destinations, Squaremouth data finds
Beach destinations remain more popular among families and couples, while solo travellers show greater interest in culture and adventure-focused travel
25 Sep 2026
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Alysia Cameron-Davies
Saudi outbound travel market could exceed US$60 billion
A young population and high spending per traveller are driving growth in one of the Middle East’s most valuable outbound markets
25 Sep 2026
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Siân Yates
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Industry Voice: Australasia’s realignment is a preview, not an exception
The trends reshaping travel insurance in Australia and New Zealand are global, and distribution capability and customer duty must now operate as one. Insights from Matt Endycott, Founder and Managing...
1 Oct 2026
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Matt Endycott
A new year and a new President for USTIA
Brandon Bates talks to ITIJ about his new role, the importance of collaboration, and what’s coming up in 2026 for the Association
2 Mar 2026
South Korea confronts overtourism amid record visitor surge
A sharp rise in visitor numbers is testing the balance between economic growth and sustainable travel, as the global challenge of overtourism reaches new intensity
5 Jan 2026
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Chloe Fox
Industry Voice: From discovery to booking: capturing the new wave of APAC travellers
As APAC travel evolves from spontaneous getaways to purposeful, value-driven journeys, Taranjeet Singh, Managing Director of Venture Markets, APAC at Criteo, outlines how shifting behaviours, AI adoption, and data-driven strategies...
5 Jan 2026
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Taranjeet Singh
Global travel predictions for 2026
Alysia Cameron-Davies explores the trends shaping the year ahead, from the impact of geopolitical tensions and climate change to the rise of solo travel, coolcations, and the demand for authentic, meaningful experiences
1 Dec 2025
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Alysia Cameron-Davies
Why international education is no longer an ‘anglosphere’
Milan Korcok examines the huge changes in international student numbers, and the implications this
has globally
1 Dec 2025
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Milan Korcok
Industry Voice: Evolving expectations: what the globally mobile workforce want from their IPMI
As global work patterns evolve, international health insurers are adapting to meet rising expectations of flexibility, digital access, and holistic care, explains Andrew Blomberg, Vice President of Global Benefits at...
1 Dec 2025
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Andrew Blomberg
The travel experience – from Europe to the US
Robin Gauldie explores the current travel patterns to and from the US and Europe, and asks how insurers can better align their products with the evolving needs of travellers
1 Nov 2025
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Robin Gauldie