Everything you need to know about the Victorian Travel Voucher Scheme
HECK YES! As part of their latest attempt to supercharge the long-suffering tourism industry, the Victorian government launched a $200 travel voucher scheme this week.
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Cleared for takeoff: Aussies say travel is their top savings motivation
Overseas travel is back on Australia’s agenda, with the demand for flights taking-off in the last month, according to statistics from flight comparison site, Skyscanner.
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Australian passports rank 7th most powerful for 2022
There are plenty of reasons why international travel might not be your top priority right now. Travelling with the Omicron variant in the mix may put you off, and then there are the standard financial, lifestyle and work barriers that might impede you organising a trip.
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39% of domestic travel insurance claims made pre-holiday, says Southern Cross Travel Insurance
Travel in Australia has re-entered the public imagination following the easing of border restrictions between some states and territories. In response, insurance provider Southern Cross Travel Insurance (SCTI) has recorded a growing number of customers seeking domestic travel insurance to complement their holiday plans.
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Cover Genius and Skyscanner roll out new Covid-19-proof travel insurance
After the utter mayhem that ensued when borders closed and travellers scrambled to get refunds on flights, research shows that 60% of Aussies have become disenchanted with travel insurance*.
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Travel insurance slumps and might be grounded until 2024
As a direct result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Australian travel insurance industry has seen a sharp decline in growth, a new report from GlobalData finds.
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The future of travel: Aussies avoid cheap flights, booking sites and insurance
Mozo’s latest report has found that Covid-19’s impact on travel remains a top concern for many Australians. Some would-be holidaymakers are still reeling after losing significant funds because of cancellations, while others are already planning post-isolation holidays.
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The best travel insurance policies of 2018 revealed
Travelling isn’t always sunshine and rainbows. Luggage goes missing, accidents happen and before you know it you could be spending your hard-earned annual leave in a hospital bed. Not having the appropriate cover for travel blunders could turn a stressful situation into a full-blown catastrophe.
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Keeping up with the Coronavirus
From the nationwide devastation caused by the Australian bushfire emergency to a global state of panic struck by the current coronavirus outbreak, 2020 is off to a very grim start.
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Do your bit and check the fine print: the major travel insurance pitfalls Aussies need to know
From sailing the high seas with the family to taking a solo trip around Europe, no Aussie travels the same. But if there’s one common interest most travellers share, it’s taking out travel insurance before kick starting their holiday.
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