Articles tagged “travel insurance”

Experiences

TUI to Offer Allianz Travel Insurance for UK Bookings

TUI's travel insurance tie-up with Allianz Partners UK suggests two things. The tour operator is betting that vacationers prefer one-stop shopping for trips and coverage. For Allianz, it's a volume play in a crowded market.

Jesse Chase-Lubitz | 3 months ago

TUI to Offer Allianz Travel Insurance for UK Bookings

Tourism

Visiting Thailand? The Government Covers Your Medical Bills for Accidents

No one ever wants anything to go wrong while traveling, but if it does, Thailand has you covered.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 months ago

Visiting Thailand? The Government Covers Your Medical Bills for Accidents

Startups

Travel Startups Raise $1.1 Billion in Past Two Weeks

There haven't been as many travel startup fundraises this year, but there have been many more large dollar amounts than at this point last year.

Justin Dawes | 5 months ago

Travel Startups Raise $1.1 Billion in Past Two Weeks
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Experiences

Skift Megatrends Video: How Experiences Are Reshaping Brand Loyalty

In a discussion at the 2024 Skift Megatrends event, Joe Mason of Allianz Partners emphasized the importance of sending customers a clear message that caring for them is a brand’s top priority. Travel companies that focus on personalizing every consumer touchpoint will be the winners in the battle for brand loyalty.

Allianz Partners + Skift | 9 months ago

Skift Megatrends Video: How Experiences Are Reshaping Brand Loyalty

Travel Technology

Q&A: Loyalty and the Brand’s Role Across the Traveler Journey

Travel is a huge investment and a cherished experience for most people, and customers are demanding more from brands in exchange for their loyalty. Many travelers are making it clear that they want more than status and points — they want real relationships with companies (and people) who care.

Skift | 9 months ago

Q&A: Loyalty and the Brand’s Role Across the Traveler Journey

Tourism

Indonesia Considers Visa Waiver for Indian Travelers: India Report

If finalised, Indonesia's initiative of visa-free entry to Indians will help the island nation in tapping the massive tourism potential coming from India.

Ashvita Singh, Skift | 10 months ago

Indonesia Considers Visa Waiver for Indian Travelers: India Report

Startups

Habyt Raises $42 Million for Home and Hotel Rental Platform: Startup Funding Roundup

Three tech-enabled property managers — typically less affected by increasing short-term rental regulations — have announced fundraises recently.

Justin Dawes | 1 year ago

Habyt Raises $42 Million for Home and Hotel Rental Platform: Startup Funding Roundup

Hotels

Skift India Report: Strong Hotel Growth to Now Return to Normal

While the Hotelviate report does highlight the surge witnessed in India's organized hotel sector, it also approaches the future with cautious optimism. It serves as a reminder that the exceptional developments witnessed in 2022-23 were unprecedented.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 year ago

Skift India Report: Strong Hotel Growth to Now Return to Normal

Online Travel

Skift India Report: Majority of Travelers Procrastinate Buying Insurance

Lack of education about travel insurance remains the biggest obstacle for brands’ selling it. Companies must therefore inform consumers on why they need the product regardless.

Amrita Ghosh | 1 year ago

Skift India Report: Majority of Travelers Procrastinate Buying Insurance

Startups

Faye Raises $10 Million for Travel Insurance App: Startup Funding Roundup

Faye wants to make travel insurance more accessible, and more startups are raising money to digitize hotel operations.

Justin Dawes | 1 year ago

Faye Raises $10 Million for Travel Insurance App: Startup Funding Roundup