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Air connectivity recovery incomplete and uneven

Travel restrictions, war in Ukraine and a stop-start recovery suppress connectivity to Great Recession levels

Tourism could be a health benefit

Research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) proposes we change the way we view tourism, seeing it not just as a recreational experience, but as an industry that can provide real…

ONS figures illustrate Covid’s impact on international travel

The UK’s Office of National Statistics (ONS) issued figures on 15 June which illustrate how the coronavirus pandemic impacted international travel to and from the UK

Most Thai travellers planning summer trips

Sixty-nine per cent of Thais are planning summer trips according to Europ Assistance’s 2022 Holiday Barometer survey – up 25 per cent from the previous year’s figure

Nearly half of Americans plan a short vacation this summer

Americans are looking to take quick getaways this summer, favouring a ‘micro-cation’ versus the traditional week-long vacation, according to a new survey from Allianz Partners USA

UK holidaymakers choosing more ‘adventurous’ holiday destinations

UK travellers are being more adventurous in choosing their summer holidays than pre-pandemic, according to research conducted by travel insurer Staysure

Estonia and Germany end Covid border measures

Both countries are returning to pre-pandemic levels of border control after over two years of restrictions, following similar changes in a number of other European Union (EU) countries

Travel recovery continues to improve market outlooks

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has updated its outlook for the airline industry’s 2022 financial performance, as the pace of recovery from the Covid-19 crisis quickens

Georgia removes last Covid border restrictions

The Eurasian nation of Georgia has announced the removal of all its Covid-19-related entry requirements for inbound international travellers

Inflation main concern for travellers this summer

Assistance provider Europ Assistance shared the findings of their 21st edition of the Holiday Barometer

EU extends Digital Covid Certificate framework until June 2023

The extension does not mean that testing or vaccination requirements will remain in place in European Union (EU) countries, but that they can be reimplemented easily in the event of…

Brits to splash out more than £10 billion on Spanish holidays this year

While many holidaymakers missed out on a summer break in the Iberian sunshine last year, new data suggests more than 16.2 million Brits will jet off to Spain this year

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Travel recovery in Asia

For the past two years, every road has been the one less travelled. But with restrictions finally easing across Southeast Asia, many are optimistic about a return to normality, according…

Interoperability: connecting health and travel pass apps

Robin Ingle discusses the challenges of connecting all the different apps travellers are now being asked to download and run, which store their valuable personal data and allow them touchless…

Traveller risk perception vs reality

Risk is subjective, and for insurers seeking to educate their customers while analysing the reality of what could happen, it’s a balancing act that needs careful consideration

Exploring the recovery of Spain’s travel sector

Omicron might be hitting traveller confidence, but it’s not dampening desire, as David Ing reports from Spain

Interview: Tim Riley, True Traveller

Mandy Langfield spoke to Tim Riley, Managing Director of True Traveller, about the move to direct travel insurance sales, partnerships in the industry, and standing out in a crowded marketplace

New TRM standard offers a structured approach

Lloyd Figgins shares his insights into what the new standard from ISO could mean for companies operating in the travel risk management sphere of operations

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