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Carnival Cruise Line | July 14, 2021

Carnival Cruise Line has introduced a new requirement for unvaccinated Floridians who wish to go on vacation cruises. Those above the age of 12 who are not vaccinated will be required to purchase travel insurance for cruises departing from Florida homeports beginning July 31. When checking in, each visitor will be required to show proof of an insurance policy with a minimum of $10,000 in coverage. The insurance must also include $30,000 in coverage for emergency med...

Industry Outlook

Tripcom | July 13, 2022

As consumers around the world plan a summer of 'revenge travel' in the wake of easing restrictions, Trip.com data reflects the global travel recovery trend. Trip.com analysed data from their booking sites across Europe and Asia and the results show that users are more confident to book further ahead this summer, and the appetite for city breaks, staycations and short-haul trips still holds firm in a post-pandemic world. For more in-depth analysis on the European and Asian ...

Breaking Travel News | January 29, 2020

EasyJet has announced the renewal of its long-standing content partnership with Travelport. Following the signing, travel agencies around the world will continue to benefit from real-time access to easyJet’s range of fares through the company’s market-leading technology platform, Travelport Smartpoint. Thomas Haagensen, group markets director at easyJet, said: “easyJet offers an unrivalled network flying to more primary airports on the top 100 European routes than any other car...

Features and Advice

Travel Insured International | October 06, 2021

Travel Insured International has launched its new, cruise-specific travel protection product, Cruise Trip Protector. As part of Travel Insured's Tour Protector series, this product is designed to meet the needs of today's cruise passenger. Along with pre-departure benefits like Trip Cancellation and optional Cancel for Any Reason, this plan offers post-departure coverages like Single Supplement, Missed Tour or Cruise Connection, and Trip Delay. Cruise Trip Protector also i...