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
Ferry demand surges as travellers embrace slower, multi-country trips
Rising ferry searches signal growing demand for slower, multi-country travel, and more complex insurance needs
16 Aug 2026
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Chloe Fox
Global airline capacity rises 2.6% as regional disruption reshapes travel
Global aviation capacity is growing, but regional capacity cuts and geopolitical instability are reshaping disruption exposure and potential claims risks for travel insurers
14 Aug 2026
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Chloe Fox
Travel and tourism investment tops $1trn as sector targets further growth
US, China, India, and Saudi Arabia drove almost half of global travel and tourism investment in 2025, signalling expanding travel markets for insurers
13 Aug 2026
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Editorial Team
News Analysis: Ultra-long-distance flights
With Qantas now planning to launch services with 20-plus hour journey times, what is behind the drive for longer flights, and how will it affect insurers?
7 Aug 2026
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Oliver Cuenca
Extreme heat drives growing demand for cooler holiday destinations
Airline, search, and insurance data point to changing travel patterns as UK travellers increasingly favour Northern Europe over traditional summer hotspots
7 Aug 2026
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Siân Yates
Travellers redefine value as shorter, simpler trips gain appeal
Rising disruption, higher costs, and shifting consumer preferences are driving demand for shorter breaks, challenging insurers to rethink how travel protection is positioned
5 Aug 2026
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Chloe Fox
Canadian travellers shift away from US as geopolitical tensions reshape travel patterns
New government data suggests political tensions are driving a sustained change in destination choices, with implications for the travel insurance sector
3 Aug 2026
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Siân Yates
Etihad expands African connectivity with three new airline partnerships
The partnerships position the Abu Dhabi-based carrier to offer seamless regional connections across Africa as demand for travel and trade links continues to grow
31 Jul 2026
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Chloe Fox
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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
Europe is burning in the summer
Will Europe become too hot for tourists in July and August? Mandy Langfield investigates
31 Oct 2025
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Mandy Langfield