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Apr 24, 2021
Will Travel Insurance Become a Mandatory Purchase in the Future?
Many countries are considering mandatory travel insurance coverage for citizens of other countries entering their borders.
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Apr 2, 2021
Air Travel Increases to Highest Level Since the Beginning of the Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the aviation sector in 2020, resulting in sweeping flight restrictions and a massive drop in travel worldwide. More than a year into the pandemic, air travel in the U.S. is finally regaining momentum. With currently lower COVID-19 case numbers than over the winter holidays…
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Mar 27, 2021
Will Covid Vaccination Cards Be a Requirement for Travel in the Future?
To combat the pandemic, President Biden recently issued executive orders to federal officials to assess the viability of combining coronavirus vaccine certificates with other vaccination records and creating digital copies.According to Zurab Pololikashvili, Secretary-General of the United Nations World Tourism Organization, in the future, many international government and health authorities…
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Feb 10, 2021
Why A COVID-19 Vaccine Will Lead to a Boom in the Travel Sector
Grounded close to home in 2020, pent-up travelers are already satisfying their wanderlust by planning future travel. With the arrival of a coronavirus vaccine, there's very little doubt that the world's about to see a post-pandemic travel boom like never before. The travel industry has taken a serious hit during…
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Jan 27, 2021
What to Know About Costa Rica’s COVID-19 Travel Insurance Requirements
Beginning November 1, 2020, Costa Rica opened its borders to visitors arriving by air from around the world as long as they meet the country's new COVID-19 entry requirements. One of these requirements is that travelers must have travel insurance. With so many different travel insurance plans on the market,…
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What a COVID-19 Vaccine Means for American Travelers and the Travel Industry
With the news that COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna would be distributed to millions of Americans beginning in mid-December of 2020, the light at the end of this very long tunnel started to shine a little brighter. The Shot in the Arm That the Travel Industry Needs Right Now…
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Nov 21, 2020
Why Vacation Rentals Are Rising In Popularity
After being stuck inside their homes, used as COVID-19 refuges for months, many people were desperate to get out this summer despite the pandemic. At the same time, they also wanted to mitigate the risk, enjoying safety and seclusion along with a stress-relieving escape. This is a trend that was…
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What is a Comprehensive Travel Insurance Policy?
Learn the ins and outs of a comprehensive travel insurance policy and how it can protect you in various ways as you travel to your destination.
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Sep 5, 2020
The Pandemic Has Increased the Importance of Travel Insurance for Years to Come
With so much uncertainty in the world today, it's no wonder that insurance is on everyone's mind. Insurance offers you protection against the unexpected. Just like auto insurance that protects you if you get into a car accident, or health insurance that covers your medical bills if you get sick,…
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Aug 25, 2020
Why Domestic Travel and Travel Insurance Are on the Rise
With long-distance travel off the table for many, now is the time to visit a close-to-home destination you've always wanted to see, or perhaps it is finally time to plan that cross-country road trip to a national park. US travelers are eager to get out of town and exploring close-to-home…
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American Travelers More Likely to Buy Travel Insurance After COVID-19
As a recent NerdWallet survey highlighted, Americans' financial habits have already been altered by the pandemic, with many saving more and spending less. Nearly 7 in 10 have faced a reduction in household income and three-quarters of U.S. adults say they plan to take financial action post-pandemic, such as spending…
Read more →Jun 15, 2020
What is the U.S. Travel Insurance Association (UStiA)?
Learn more about the US Travel Insurance Association, also known as the UStIA, and its mission to help American travelers and the travel insurance industry.
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