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Global Crackdown on Airbnb: What Travelers Need to Know

ST. PETERSBURG, FL, June 20, 2025 — Governments across Europe and Asia are cracking down on international rentals. Last month, Spain ordered Airbnb to delist 65,000 rentals. Earlier this year, Thailand issued a warning to foreigners buying apartments and renting them out that they are violating Thai law. Other popular countries, like Italy and Greece, […]

5 Travel Insurance Mistakes to Avoid This Summer

ST. PETERSBURG, FL, June 13, 2025 — With the summer travel season almost here and the cost of travel continuing to increase, many travelers are looking for ways to save. But in trying to cut expenses, even seasoned travelers can overlook key protections and make mistakes when it comes to purchasing travel insurance. Squaremouth, the […]

Turbulence Ahead: Travel Anxiety Soars, Especially Among Younger Generations

ST. PETERSBURG, FL, June 10, 2025 — As summer travel ramps up, new findings from Squaremouth, the nation’s largest travel insurance comparison service, reveal that flight anxiety and concerns over airline disruptions are top of mind for U.S. travelers. Squaremouth surveyed more than 2,600 customers to better understand traveler sentiment toward the aviation industry amid […]

Squaremouth Reveals 2025 Summer Travel Trends and Top Destinations

ST. PETERSBURG, FL, June 4, 2025 — Summer travel is heating up, with 70% of Americans saying they plan to vacation this season. New data from Squaremouth, the nation’s largest travel insurance comparison service, reveals key insights into where travelers are going and the trends that will shape this summer travel season. Squaremouth analyzed data […]

Tighter Carry-on Rules Ahead? Here’s How Travel Insurance Can Help

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., May 30, 2025 – Airlines are tightening carry-on size limits as they seek to improve the boarding process and boost revenue. This means passengers may face higher fees for carry-ons, and in some cases, be forced to check their bags altogether due to the new requirements. With this comes an increased risk […]

Luxury Airline Travelers Remain Unphased Despite Economic Volatility

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., May 21, 2025 – While economic uncertainty and volatility have disrupted travel and forced most travelers to adjust or second-guess their plans, luxury travelers have remained unfazed. As the post-pandemic luxury travel surge continues to hold, airlines are focused on capturing a larger share of the premium travel market. Squaremouth, the nation’s […]

Travelers Warned: 2025 Could Be Most Active Hurricane Season Ever

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., May 16, 2025 – This hurricane season is projected to be one of the worst on record, with some researchers predicting up to 17 named storms this year. With FEMA scaling back key emergency training programs and the aviation industry facing ongoing delays and disruptions, travel insurance is top of mind for […]

Cascading Flight Delays and Disruptions Trouble Travelers Ahead of Memorial Day Rush

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., May 9, 2025 – Flight delays and disruptions have reached an all-time high due to major disturbances in the aviation industry. In the past year alone, widespread technology failures, airline staffing shortages, and air traffic control issues have disrupted more travelers than ever before. Now, heading into Memorial Day and the busy […]

Tariff Turmoil & Cooling Labor Market Spark Shift In Travel Behavior

Travel Insurance Offers Peace of Mind as Travelers Navigate Uncertainty ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., May 1, 2025 – With travelers facing mounting uncertainty driven by new tariffs and workforce instability, demand for flexible travel insurance coverage options is on the rise. As travelers contend with these overlapping stressors, Squaremouth, the nation’s largest travel insurance comparison service, […]

Economic Pressures Shift Travel Behaviors — But Most Americans Still Aren’t Giving Up Their Vacations

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., April 24, 2025 — Despite inflation and economic concerns, travelers are standing firm. A new survey by Squaremouth, the nation’s top travel insurance comparison site, reveals that many travelers are still taking their vacations — though not without a few compromises. In the survey of over 2,000 travelers, Squaremouth found that 65% […]