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Will the Upcoming Election Soften Travel Bookings? Travel Agents Say ‘No’

In a survey of more than 250 travel advisors, 68% say they see the upcoming election as having “no impact” on whether clients are more or less likely to plan a trip in 2024. Another 13% think that clients are less likely to plan a trip during an election year, and 10% believe clients will be more likely. Eight percent say they don’t know. More than two-thirds of respondents (68%) feel the election will have no impact on their clients’ travel plans.Credit: 2024 TravelAge West “Historically, election years impact travel plans because so many travelers are concerned about their finances… READ MORE

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Half a decade back, travel insurance was taken mainly against loss of baggage or to compensate for trip cancellation expenses. But with marketplaces and travel aggregators providing comprehensive and competitive offers, insurance packages can now be compared, chosen and bought online. The flexibility and accessibility is expected to bring more takers and a rapid market expansion and growth. “As per the General Insurance Council report, last year, it was a 950-crore industry for overseas travel insurance and this year, three years after the pandemic, the expected growth is between 15-20 pc,” says Manas Kapoor, Business Head – Travel Insurance, Policybazaar.com,… READ MORE

Kiwi men more likely to travel than women, Southern Cross Travel Insurance study suggests

A study from Southern Cross Travel Insurance suggests men are more likely to travel in 2024 than women. Photo / 123rf It’s fair to say most people, Kiwis especially, love to travel overseas, to experience new destinations and foreign cultures. However, men are more likely to turn those desires into reality according to the latest Future of Travel study from Southern Cross Travel Insurance. The study found Kiwi men were more likely to have travelled overseas in the last 12 months than women. While 50 per cent of men surveyed had gone abroad, just 38 per cent of women had.… READ MORE

Waktunya Travelling! Saatnya Berburu Promo di Astindo Travel Fair di ICE BSD Tangerang

TANGERANG, iNewstangsel – Asosiasi Travel Agent Indonesia (Astindo) Travel Fair 2024 resmi dibuka Jumat (1/3/2024) hari ini di Hall 1 Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE) BSD City, Kabupaten Tangerang, Banten. Pameran travel ini akan berlangsung selama tiga hari hingga Minggu (3/3/2024), mulai pukul 10.00 WIB-21.00 WIB. Selain di ICE BSD, pameran serupa juga digelar serentak di Bali, Malang, Medan, serta Palembang. Ada 29 travel agent, 13 tour operator anggota Astindo dari sembilan provinsi, delapan badan promosi pariwisata (NTO), dan 15 stan layanan produk travel hadir di Astindo Travel Fair 2024. “Astindo Travel Fair sudah memasuki usia ke-14 dan ini adalah ke-16… READ MORE

Navigating travel insurance for parents visiting the USA from India

Travel insurance for parents visiting the USA from India is extremely critical. Unlike India, healthcare in the USA is extremely expensive. Amidst the excitement of planning such a trip, it’s essential not to overlook the importance of travel insurance. Visiting parents’ medical expenses are not covered by your domestic health insurance in the USA. In this article, we’ll explore the intricacies of travel insurance for parents visiting the USA and how to ensure they’re adequately covered for their journey. Understanding the concerns: Travel health insurance for parents visiting the USA Spotlight Wire Health insurance for parents embarking on a trip… READ MORE

Ramadan at the Nganjuk Hotel, there is Kebuli rice and Zam-zam water

Nganjuk (beritajatim.com) – The month of Ramadan is coming soon. In just a matter of days. To welcome the arrival of the holy month, Front One Ratu Hotel Nganjuk launched Savana Ramadhan Fest 2024. This is a special program for fasting together (bukber). Namely, providing space for residents of Nganjuk Regency in particular, to carry out fasting activities together with family, friends or the community. Of course, this hotel, which is located at Jl Bengawan Solo, Wates, Begadung, Nganjuk District/Regency, East Java, has prepared an attractive and pocket-friendly menu. Among them, kebuli rice, Turkish kebab and maryam bread. “During Ramadan,… READ MORE

How to use credit card travel insurance

When a trip goes haywire, travel insurance suddenly comes into focus. A recent spat between a Boston restaurant owner and a customer highlighted the intricacies — and far-reaching impacts — of what happens when a trip is canceled. According to posts on X, the now-viral incident began in January when New York resident Trevor Chauvin-DeCaro became sick and was hospitalized. Because of his condition, Chauvin-DeCaro says he was no longer able to travel to Boston as originally planned. However, he said he used credit card travel insurance to be reimbursed for expenses including hotel, train and restaurant reservations. Here’s where… READ MORE

Job Aspirant: Job aspirant attacks travel agent over money transaction | Trichy News

Trichy:A job aspirant was booked for vandalizing the office of a travel agent over money transactions here on Monday.The KK Nagar police registered a case against Boomi Kannan on charges of verbally abusing travel agent M Saleem Batcha, 43, of JK Nagar in Khajamalai, causing harm to him with weapons and threatening him with dire consequences. According to Saleem’s complaint, he is running a travel agency to arrange jobs abroad for aspirants. Kannan approached Saleem to get him a job in Brunei. He paid 1.95 lakh via UPI to Saleem for the visa and other processes. Since the agent in… READ MORE