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
Spain general strike disrupts transport as protests turn violent in Barcelona
Nationwide industrial action over rising housing costs has affected public services and travel, with dozens arrested following demonstrations in major cities
12 Nov 2026
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Siân Yates
Riskline Travel Risk Map 2027: 21 destinations change risk rating
Local laws, cultural attitudes, and geopolitical instability create distinct safety risks for female and LGBTQ business travellers
11 Nov 2026
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Chloe Fox
Australia considers tightening visa rules amid surge in UK backpackers
Rising numbers of British backpackers concentrated in Australia’s major cities have prompted the government to consider revising working holiday visa concessions
11 Nov 2026
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Chloe Fox
Travel insurer highlights health risks at major tourist landmarks
Total Travel Protection has assessed seven world-famous attractions for accessibility, considering mobility, medical conditions, and the challenges of long-distance travel
10 Nov 2026
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Editorial Team
Venice considers €30 tourist entry fee as Rome rejects similar measures
Italy’s two major visitor destinations are pursuing contrasting approaches to overtourism, with potential implications for travel costs and holiday planning
9 Nov 2026
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Siân Yates
Spain’s off-season tourism reaches 47% as demand shifts to longer, higher-value stays
Emerging markets, longer stays, and growing wellness demand are reshaping Spain’s off-season tourism
9 Nov 2026
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Chloe Fox
Travellers choose adventure over wellness, survey finds
Global Rescue research has found outdoor activities to be the leading motivation for international travel, while golf and wellness escapes were the least appealing
2 Nov 2026
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Alysia Cameron-Davies
& Editorial Team
Cost pressures drive rise in travel insurance disclosure risks
New research highlights mounting affordability pressures, raising concerns about the accuracy of policy information and potential consequences for claims
31 Oct 2026
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Siân Yates
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Turkish healthcare
From coastlines to cityscapes, where are the hotspots for great care at a reasonable cost? Report by Robin Gauldie
2 Nov 2026
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Robin Gauldie
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