October 2020: Editorial comment

ITIJ Editor Sarah Watson assesses some of the key content in the October issue of ITIJ and looks ahead to our forthcoming industry events

Travel insurance adapts to growing natural hazard risk

Natural hazards present an ever-growing risk in locations across the globe. In conversation with travel insurers, Lauren Haigh explores the impact on tourism and looks at how travel cover is…

That’s what insurance is for, isn’t it? Dealing with the unexpected

Editor-in-Chief Ian Cameron weighs up this month's news

TuGo launches Covid-19 travel insurance for Canadians

Canadian insurer TuGo has launched Covid-19 Insurance for Canadians planning to fly abroad during the pandemic

Free medical assistance for Alannia Resorts guests

European campsite chain Alannia Resorts has launched complimentary travel insurance for guests, which includes Covid-19 medical cover

Squaremouth announces battleface as its newest travel insurer

Travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth, has introduced battleface as its newest travel insurance provider

Thailand makes Covid travel insurance compulsory for visitors

According to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), medical insurance with at least US$100,000 coverage is now a compulsory requirement for foreign visitors wishing to visit the Southeast Asian nation