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Travellers seek best insurance against natural disasters, scams: Klook survey
Some 38 per cent of travellers want travel insurance policies that insure against losses caused by natural disasters, according to a Klook survey
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Travellers across Asia are seeking travel insurance that offers greater protection against natural disasters and scams, showing growing demand beyond the industry’s typical coverage for medical emergencies and lost baggage.
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Some 38 per cent of travellers want policies that insure against losses caused by disasters, including extreme weather, according to a survey by Klook, a travel-related services company. A similar percentage of respondents also voted for climate-related alerts on their trips.
Climate-related crises have disrupted tourism in recent years. Thousands of tourists in Rhodes were forced to evacuate last summer when wildfires engulfed parts of the Greek island.
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“Our research showed that the definition of ‘peace of mind’ is evolving for the modern traveller,” said Chuan Sheng Soong, CEO of its travel insurance arm Klook Protect. “Travellers are seeking more immersive experiences, but are also more mindful of safety and security” to avoid scams, he added.
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