Navigating the new realities of global travel
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Thailand Muslim Friendly is a free app created by the government to cater to Muslim travellers from the Middle East with halal products and Islamic activities. (Photo: Rie Ishii)
In our increasingly turbulent world, travelling for many no longer unfolds as a straightforward endeavour.
From geopolitical conflicts leading to flight suspensions to certain countries, to carriers ceasing operations prompting travellers to rebook flights, to natural disasters upending meticulously planned itineraries -- there are now more unexpected disruptions than before, influencing travel planning, behaviours and experiences.
According to the inaugural Asia Pacific (Apac) Allianz Partners Travel Index survey, while over 80% of respondents still plan to travel, anxieties loom large and are multifaceted.
Our research found that 42% of respondents are concerned about flight cancellations or delays, 40% about extreme weather events and 23% about geopolitical instability.
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