12/08/2022
Happy Friday Folks. For those clients who are now making travel booking plans, its ESSENTIAL that you ensure you have sufficient Travel Insurance. Here's an article from Intrepid Managing Director Sarah Clark.
Insure against headaches ONE of the best ways for travellers to insulate themselves against last-minute changes to travel plans currently plaguing the sector is to take out comprehensive travel insurance, Intrepid Managing Director Sarah Clark believes.
Speaking to TD this morning, Clark said Aussies should consider
taking out travel insurance for all trips in the current climate - even
domestic journeys which still carry a level of risk.
“We strongly recommend all travellers have a policy that
also covers COVID-19, personal liability, cancellation, curtailment
and loss of luggage or personal effects,” Clark said.
“While Australians travelling within Australia are not required
to be covered for hospital care due to being covered by
Medicare, a comprehensive domestic travel insurance policy
should cover you for expenses resulting from - among other
things - COVID-19-related changes including an outbreak
in your destination or on your departure necessitating changes
to your travel plans that incur additional costs.”
Intrepid’s local chief also revealed the operator was still
in a “rebuild phase” in terms of sales, but that bookings had
increased month-on-month this year, with Aussies showing
particular interest for markets such as South East Asia, Europe,
as well as Morocco and Egypt in North Africa. Closer to home, Intrepid has seen growth for the Northern Territory, the Kimberly in WA, and Tasmania, and while domestic numbers are still “lagging”
compared to pre-pandemic volumes, Clark said improved air
connectivity would be the main driver of any rebound.
So if you're still wanting to travel, but unsure about Travel Insurance Cover, contact Simon for advice.
Enjoy your weekend!