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May 17, 2023, 12:35 ET Pilot Strikes Put Travel Plans at Risk Ahead of Busy Summer Travel Season

Several major U.S-based airlines, including United, Southwest, and American, are facing potential pilot strikes ahead of a busy summer travel season. ...

May 01, 2023, 15:00 ET Summer 2023 Set to Be Most Expensive Yet for Travelers

New data reveals travelers are spending more on their trips this summer than ever before. Squaremouth.com, the leading US travel insurance...

Apr 25, 2023, 15:00 ET Travel Insurance Claims Paid Out 8x Policy Premium in 2022

New data reveals travelers who filed a travel insurance claim saved an average of $1,891 in 2022. Squaremouth.com, the leading US travel insurance...

Mar 21, 2023, 12:32 ET Squaremouth Travel Insurance Announces New CEO

Squaremouth.com, the nation's leading travel insurance marketplace, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rupa Mehta as Chief Executive Officer....

Mar 09, 2023, 13:00 ET Senior Travelers to Make a Strong Return in 2023

New data reveals a strong return for senior travelers is expected in 2023, a demographic that had been largely dormant in previous years due to the...

Feb 23, 2023, 14:00 ET Four Spring Break Travel Trends

New data suggests that this upcoming spring break season will be both busy and expensive. Travel insurance marketplace Squaremouth.com reveals four...

Jan 18, 2023, 15:00 ET Travel Issues Continue, Here's The Solution

Travelers today are growing more cautious following mounting airline-related mishaps, including widespread cancellations, staffing shortages, system...

Jan 10, 2023, 12:00 ET Airline Strikes on The Horizon, How Travel Insurance Can Help

With airlines and airport service providers walking off the job around the world, the potential for travel disruption due to labor issues is very...

Dec 20, 2022, 16:00 ET Top Five Travel Trends of 2023: International Travel Back in Full Force, But at a Higher Cost

2023 will see international travel recover at a faster pace despite increasing prices, as travelers shake concerns from the pandemic and plan bigger...

Dec 14, 2022, 18:57 ET Most Expensive Travel Destinations Revealed

Travel insurance comparison site Squaremouth.com analyzed data from thousands of travelers to determine the world's most expensive destinations in...

Nov 28, 2022, 16:00 ET Top 2022 Holiday Travel Trends: Travel Gets Longer, Pricier, and More Adventurous

In preparation for the holiday travel season, travel insurance comparison site Squaremouth.com analyzed data from thousands of holiday travelers to...

Nov 02, 2022, 14:00 ET The 5 Most Surprising Fall Travel Destination Trends

This year, the fall travel season is outpacing last year by more than 38%. Travel insurtech company Squaremouth.com analyzed data from thousands of...

Oct 19, 2022, 17:00 ET Despite Testing Requirements, Data Shows Cruisers Aren't Concerned About Covid

While most travel sectors have made a strong post-pandemic recovery, cruise lines have been slower to rebound. Cruise lines have lessened...

Oct 12, 2022, 14:30 ET St. Petersburg-based Travel Company Awarded for Resiliency and Culture From COVID Recovery

St. Petersburg-based travel insurtech company, Squaremouth.com, recently received recognition by Florida Trend and the International Best In Biz...

Oct 06, 2022, 15:30 ET Need To Know: Travel Insurance for Hurricanes

The National Hurricane Center is tracking two new tropical disturbances in the Atlantic. With nearly two months of hurricane season remaining, travel ...

Sep 14, 2022, 15:00 ET US Travelers Spending More This Fall, Experts Point to Inflation

With the autumn season approaching, travel insurtech company Squaremouth.com reports US tourists are spending 35% more than last fall. Squaremouth...

Sep 08, 2022, 14:00 ET Travel Outlook: Q3/Q4 2022

According to the TSA, overall travel exceeded pre-pandemic numbers for the first time over Labor Day weekend. Data from travel insurtech company,...

Aug 22, 2022, 17:32 ET What Labor Day Travel Data Tells Us About the State of Travel

Less travelers are gearing up for Labor Day travel this year, according to travel insurtech company Squaremouth.com. The travel industry has...

Aug 10, 2022, 19:30 ET Baby Boomers Are Traveling Again: New Demographic Data Reveals Travel Trends for Each Generation

For the second quarter in a row, Baby Boomers have out-traveled every other generation, according to travel insurtech company Squaremouth.com, after...

Jul 20, 2022, 16:05 ET Over 70% of Travelers are More Concerned About Air Travel

US tourists have been plagued with air travel disruptions as the airline industry struggles to meet current demand. From lost baggage and canceled...

Jul 13, 2022, 15:21 ET Spending Trends: Cost of Travel Decreases Despite Historical Inflation Rates

Despite widespread news of inflation hitting a new 40-year high and rising gas prices, travel insurtech company, Squaremouth.com, reports the average ...

Jun 22, 2022, 15:24 ET Travel Insurance Claims Triple as CDC Changes US Entry Rules

Earlier this month, the CDC made the long-awaited change removing requirements for US residents to submit a negative COVID-19 test prior to reentry...

May 26, 2022, 14:15 ET Why A Busy Hurricane Season Won't Impact Travel This Summer

NOAA is predicting an above-average hurricane season this year. However, travel insurance aggregator, Squaremouth.com, says an uptick in tropical...

May 19, 2022, 09:00 ET European Summer Trips Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels for First Time

More US tourists are heading to Europe this summer than any other destination. According to travel insurance aggregator Squaremouth.com, travel to...

Mar 10, 2022, 12:31 ET U.S. Tourist Destinations Indicate Return to Normalcy This Spring Break

Over the past two years, the COVID-19 pandemic dictated where U.S. travelers could go. Now, as borders remain open, traveler behavior is taking a...