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Travel advisors rarely book trips without the topic of travel insurance coming up. With the COVID-19 pandemic and new variants continuing to pop up plus other potential factors possibly impeding trips, travelers want—and need—to protect their vacation dollars. 
Covid cancelled Carrol Colbert's trip to Africa. She's been struggling to figure out why her trip insurance won't cover a refund.
Tourism Cares Expands its Board of Directors April 07, 2021 Tourism Cares has expanded its board of directors, and board committees, to include “more representation across travel segments.” “Tourism Cares is dedicated to the long-term survival of the travel industry, by advancing its positive social, environmental and economic impact,” said Greg Takehara, CEO of Tourism Cares. “To achieve this, we need to collaborate to enact lasting change in the way we do business for the people and places we serve.” The expanded Tourism Cares board of twenty-one will add to the expertise and le...
Generali Global Assistance Names Poletaev as North American Marketing Officer March 10, 2021 Generali Global Assistance has appointed Vladimir Poletaev as its chief marketing officer. In this role, he will be responsible for marketing, branding, communications and public relations across North America. Poletaev will be managing marketing professionals for all North American entities under the Generali Global Assistance umbrella, including GGA Travel Insurance & Assistance, Generali U.S. Branch, GGA Identity & Cyber Protection Services, GMMI, Trip Mate and C...
Sandals Beaches and Resorts: Book and travel with confidence February 12, 2021 Sandals Beaches and Resorts is thrilled to continue making travel as safe and stress-free as possible for guests with the extension of its Cancellation Protection Benefit and Travel Protection Plan – Insurance Is On Us through February 28, 2021, while also providing complimentary COVID-19 testing to all registered guests on-resort prior to their departure. With these additional perks, the Luxury Included® resort company is giving customers even more reasons to Book with Confidence. “We will continue to go...