Covid-19 Articles Archives

Travel Insurance Trends Show Pandemic Impact on Holiday Travel, says Squaremouth

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Dec. 15, 2020 – US travelers are pivoting their Christmas travel plans, instead of canceling them, according to a new report by travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth.com. While the data collected shows expected trends, like less travel overall, it also reveals how travelers are adapting in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Decrease […]

Cancellation Travel Insurance Approaches 100% of Purchases for 2021 Trips

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. December 10, 2020 – The Covid-19 pandemic impacted virtually every traveler on the planet. Following this global shut down, travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth.com, is reporting 95% of policies purchased for trips in 2021 include trip cancellation coverage. “Trip cancellation has always been the primary driver of travel insurance purchases,” says Squaremouth […]

Unexpected Spike in Thanksgiving Travel and 3 More Surprising Trends, Reports Squaremouth

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. November 17, 2020 — Despite a global pandemic, more Americans than ever still plan to travel this Thanksgiving. Travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth, shares surprising new traveler behavior as the holiday season begins. Unusual Thanksgiving Travel Trends More US residents are traveling for Thanksgiving this year. Coverage for coronavirus is a new […]

Mandatory Travel Insurance Isn’t Always Enough, says Squaremouth

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. November 13, 2020 — Caribbean countries are seeing a spike in American tourists due to widespread border closures amid the coronavirus pandemic. In light of this increase in tourism, three of these popular destinations – The Bahamas, Jamaica, and Aruba – now require travelers to purchase insurance. However, travel insurance comparison site, […]

Demand for COVID-19 Coverage Drives Sales for Top Travel Insurance Providers

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. November 5, 2020 — US residents are eager to resume traveling, however concerns about the coronavirus are top of mind. Data from travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth, shows that since the pandemic began, one-third of travelers searching for travel insurance want protection for COVID-19. Providers offering this coverage are in high demand, […]

For the First Time, Caribbean Countries Lead in US Tourism Destinations

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. October 29, 2020 — Border closures and travel restrictions have drastically changed where Americans are traveling, with the majority heading south to the Caribbean. Travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth, reveals which countries have taken over the list of popular destinations following COVID-19. US Travelers Flock to Caribbean Destinations Squaremouth’s list of top […]

Three Things Travelers Should Know About COVID-19 Testing and Travel Insurance

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. October 15, 2020 —Some airlines and airports now offer rapid COVID-19 testing to accommodate travelers required to show a negative test at their destination. But what happens if a traveler tests positive before a trip? Travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth, breaks down three things travelers need to know about COVID-19 testing and […]

The One Thing COVID-19 Has Not Changed About Travel

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. Sept 24, 2020 — The impacts of COVID-19 have created a new normal for travelers, but not everything has changed. Travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth, shares four ways the coronavirus pandemic affected travel behavior and reveals the one travel trend that hasn’t changed. Travelers Search for COVID-19 Coverage As travelers begin booking […]

How Top Travel Destinations Were Impacted By the Coronavirus Pandemic

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. September 17, 2020 — Six months ago, the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak a global pandemic, impacting travel worldwide. Data from travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth, reveals how travel to top tourist destinations has been affected since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic. Drastic Decrease in Travel to International Destinations Prior […]

International Destinations Entry Requirements: What Travelers Need to Know

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. September 10, 2020 — Many countries remain closed to Americans, but even accessible destinations have strict rules for entry. As Americans prepare to travel internationally in early 2021, travelers have questions about these new restrictions. Travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth, breaks down the coverage travel insurance can provide for travelers heading […]