To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Interrail is offering 50% off all rail travel passes until May 10. For many backpackers and tourists, Interrail passes are the cheapest, most efficient, and fastest way to explore Europe without breaking the bank. Interrail will offer the flash sale until Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at 11.59 pm UK time. …
Travel hesitancy: Real for some, not for most
Despite international borders opening and COVID severity diminishing, one–out–of three travellers are experiencing travel hesitancy due to the war in Ukraine, the possibility of new coronavirus variants or lingering fears following two years of pandemic-related restrictions, according to the Global Rescue Spring 2022 Traveler Safety and Sentiment Survey. Seven–out–of 10 (71%) of survey takers are…
Sabre research shows how travel is different post-recovery
Sabre Corporation has released a new global travel industry study, ‘Mapping Travel’s New Normal’, which identifies prominent shifts in travel. The wide-ranging study highlights the different areas of focus for airlines and agencies as both sectors seek to capture opportunities for recovery and for future growth. Commissioned by Sabre and carried out by Munich-based management…
Payment methods for post-pandemic travel and tourism success
Payment methods for post-pandemic travel and tourism success The relationship between the travel sector and the payments industry has always been complex, never more so than during the pandemic. As a sector with an acute delayed delivery, it is unsurprising we encounter the challenge of managing that partnership. The pandemic has only worsened this standoff…
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…
These Are The Safest Countries For Travel According To Americans
A new survey has revealed which countries Americans believe are the safest for travelers. Whilst travel advisories do a great job in keeping travelers informed about which countries are safe to travel in and what risks travelers might face in those countries, nothing really captures the vibe of how safe or dangerous a destination feels…
FlexiTravel Hourly Insurance! Singapore’s first travel insurance that protects travellers by the hour
NTUC Income (Income) launched FlexiTravel Hourly Insurance, Singapore’s first travel insurance that enables travellers to purchase travel protection as needed by the hour. Available for those who are travelling only to Bintan, Batam and Malaysia, FlexiTravel Hourly Insurance is a flexible and affordable way for travellers to insure themselves for short or impromptu regional trips by land…
Summer Travel 2022: 5 Epic Road Trips In The U.S. To Take This Year
Still worried about confusing international travel rules? There’s always a solution. Why not head out on the open road and take a drive through the U.S. this summer? From underrated national parks to the most scenic drives in California, here are some adventurous summer road trip ideas for 2022 in the U.S. that won’t break…
Global business travel recovery witnesses double-digit surge since February
Business travel is surging forward, international travel is returning and despite new challenges, industry recovery is entrenched. In addition, corporate travel policies are undergoing a revamp and employees are broadly willing to travel for business. These findings are from the April Business Travel Recovery Poll, the latest and 27th in a series from the Global…
Travel Subscriptions Are Growing, Here’s What You Need To Know
Travel subscriptions are becoming popular with airline and hotel brands, but what exactly is a travel subscription? While that can be a complex question to answer, we’re going to dive into the topic and how they can benefit travelers. On the macro level, a travel subscription involves paying a monthly fee in exchange for a…