Travel insurer battleface believes travellers have inadequate levels of insurance coverage in the face of likely airline and airport operational challenges and delays, plus the US hurricane season, this coming peak travel season in Europe and North America – and calls on travel agents and other intermediaries to ensure customers have appropriate cover this summer. …
SITA Intelligence and Targeting provides real-time risk assessment
SITA has unveiled its most advanced intelligence and targeting offering yet, providing the backbone for dynamic and integrated border management, helping governments identify and manage risks long before they reach their land, sea, and air borders. Today governments face the arduous task of balancing the benefits of surging international travel that is close to pre-pandemic…
Around 300 UK citizens risk deportation from Denmark
A large number of United Kingdom citizens in Denmark, or around 300, may soon be deported from Denmark, according to a recent report provided by the European Union. The same notes that these citizens failed to fill an application for residence in Denmark in time before January 31 and thus risk being deported from the country.…
These Countries Are Still Ranked As High Travel Risk By the CDC
Top destinations for American travelers such as Canada, Costa Rica, France, and the United Kingdom are on Level 3 A few weeks ago the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States changed its travel advisory levels. “Level 4 Special Circumstances/Do Not Travel”, which used to be the highest risk category is…
CDC Lowers Health Risk For Travel To Mexico
The CDC has moved Mexico down from its ‘high risk’ for COVID-19 to ‘moderate risk’ as COVID-19 cases drop in Mexico. In addition, the CDC has also decreased the risk of traveling to Belize and Antigua and Barbuda—two other popular destinations for Americans. Mexico remains one of the best destinations for North American tourists. With…
Cancun And Riviera Maya Will Remain At ‘Yellow’ Risk Despite Soaring Cases
The Governor has announced that the state of Quintana Roo, which is home to the popular resort city of Cancun, will remain at the ‘Yellow’ alert warning level for the week of January 17th to the 23rd. Governor Carlos Joaquín said the despite the record breaking cases over the last two days, hospital capacity remains…
Cancun Sees Record Number Of Arrivals As State Returns To Low Risk Green Zone
Cancun has once again defied all odds by setting a new all time passenger record for September. The resort city of Cancun is expected to get even busier for the upcoming high season as the entire state of Quintana Roo was downgraded to âGreenâ which means very low risk of contracting Covid-19. With record setting…
Vacationer confidence in Germany’s COVID-19 safety soars as it ranks lowest in infection risk
International tourists have lauded Germany’s COVID19 safety precautions with the country ranking lowest for risk of infection in a new survey, while more tourists are now staying in Germany for longer, according to new data. IPK International, a tourist market research specialist, asked travellers in 18 markets to rate COVID-19 infection risks. Overall named countries,…
Recent Study Suggests Risk Of Catching Covid On Flights Very Low
A recent study has shown that the risk of contracting Covid-19 on board an airplane during a flight is extremely low. The study was carried out by Delta Airlines, Mayo Clinic and the Georgia Department of Health, and tested the risk of exposure to Covid-19 on flights where every passenger had tested negative prior to…