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Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Squaremouth Reports on Global Airbnb Crackdown: What Travelers Need to Know
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., June 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Governments across Europe and Asia are cracking down on international rentals. Last month, Spain ordered Airbnb to delist 65,000 rentals. Earlier this year, Thailand issued a warning to foreigners buying apartments and renting them out that they are violating Thai law. Other popular countries, like Italy and Greece, have implemented their own similar measures. These new laws and regulations come on the brink of the busy summer travel season, when traveler anxiety is already skyrocketing. Squaremouth, the nation's largest travel insurance comparison service, reveals what you need to know before booking your trip this summer. How These Crackdowns May Impact your Trip The crackdowns across Spain, Italy, Thailand, Greece, and other regions are part of a larger push to address housing inequality and overtourism. Crackdowns like these can leave travelers in a bind and cost them money, especially if accommodations are suddenly canceled or become unavailable. This happened to a Squaremouth employee recently, who had her rental suddenly canceled at the last minute. "We had an Airbnb booked in Bangkok, but Thailand had just issued a ban on short-term rentals in apartments and condos because they say it disrupts the public," said Arielle Turriff, Product Development Manager at Squaremouth. "Our booking got canceled, and since a lot of our plans were based around that area, we had to find a hotel nearby last minute. It ended up costing us an extra $500." Does Travel Insurance Cover Airbnbs? Travel insurance can cover Airbnb stays and other vacation rentals as long as you have Trip Cancellation and Trip Interruption coverage. However, these benefits only reimburse you if you cancel for a covered reason, like an illness or severe weather that prevents you from traveling. Most plans do not cover government restrictions. If you're staying in an Airbnb and want complete flexibility, opt for a policy with Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) coverage. CFAR is an upgrade that offers partial reimbursement for prepaid and non-refundable trip payments if you need to cancel your trip for a reason not otherwise covered by Trip Cancellation, such as a government crackdown on Airbnbs. CFAR is a popular benefit for many travelers, as it provides the most possible flexibility when it comes to canceling a trip. In fact, Squaremouth has seen a 34% increase in travelers purchasing CFAR compared to last summer. Squaremouth's Tips for Enjoying your Summer Vacation Rental Always purchase travel insurance as soon as you book your Airbnb to maximize your coverage window, especially for Trip Cancellation benefits. Heed local government notices and warnings when it comes to disruptions. For maximum flexibility and peace of mind, consider Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) coverage. About Squaremouth Squaremouth is a trusted name in the travel insurance industry offering comprehensive, transparent, and competitive coverage to travelers for 20 years through its digital platform. With the largest portfolio of travel insurance carriers and products in the U.S., Squaremouth has insured over 4 million clients. Media Contact Ned Tadic ntadic@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Squaremouth
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Yahoo
5 Travel Insurance Mistakes to Avoid This Summer
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., June 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- With the summer travel season almost here and the cost of travel continuing to increase, many travelers are looking for ways to save. But in trying to cut expenses, even seasoned travelers can overlook key protections and make mistakes when it comes to purchasing travel insurance. Squaremouth, the nation's largest travel insurance comparison service, has unveiled the top five travel insurance mistakes to avoid making this summer as you hit the skies or the road. Mistake #1: Buying Coverage Too Late Travel insurance is designed to cover unforeseen events that may impact your trip. Once something goes wrong, it's too late to get covered. Buying insurance early maximizes the coverage period, and gives you access to certain time-sensitive benefits for increased flexibility. Waiting too long can mean missing out on key protections like Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR), pre-existing condition coverage, or coverage related to named storms during hurricane season. Squaremouth Tip: Buy comprehensive travel insurance coverage as soon as possible after you book your trip, ideally within 10 days of booking. This will give you access to the most possible plans and benefits. Mistake #2: Not Being Prepared for Delays or Disruptions Flight delays and disruptions have reached an all-time high due to major disturbances in the aviation industry. In the past year alone, widespread technology failures, airline staffing shortages, and air traffic control issues have disrupted more travelers than ever before. In fact, Squaremouth recently uncovered a 55% surge in travelers looking for delay-related coverage. Squaremouth Tip: Look for Travel Delay coverage that kicks in after flight delays of 3 hours and accounts for any delay of a common carrier. This will give you the most coverage and flexibility in the event of a delay. Mistake #3: Paying More for "Better" Coverage Many travelers assume that more expensive travel insurance offers better coverage, but that's not the case. Lower-cost policies aren't necessarily lower quality. Some insurance providers simply price their plans differently based on how they assess risk. Squaremouth Tip: Buy the least expensive travel insurance policy that meets your specific coverage needs. Mistake #4: Buying Add-On Insurance from An Airline or Cruise Line Many travelers make the mistake of opting into the insurance add-on offered by an airline or cruise line without comparing other options. While these policies can provide a basic level of protection, they often come with limited coverage and less flexibility than a standalone plan. Squaremouth Tip: Use a comparison site like Squaremouth to compare policies by coverage amounts, price, and provider rating. Mistake #5: Relying Only on Your Credit Card's Coverage Some credit cards offer travel insurance as a perk for cardholders. While these plans offer baseline coverage, like Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption, Travel Delay, and Baggage Delay coverage, there are limitations - the biggest one being a lack of medical coverage. Squaremouth Tip: Use a third-party plan to supplement your credit card's coverage, especially if medical or health coverage is important to you. About Squaremouth Squaremouth is a trusted name in the travel insurance industry offering comprehensive, transparent, and competitive coverage to travelers for 20 years through its digital platform. With the largest portfolio of travel insurance carriers and products in the U.S., Squaremouth has insured over 4 million clients. Media ContactNed Tadicntadic@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Squaremouth Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Zawya
30-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Jazeera Airways partners with HTS to introduce game changing products first time in the Middle East
Kuwait – Jazeera Airways and HTS, the B2B division of Hopper, have joined hands to introduce Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) and Disruption Assistance For Any Reason (DAFAR) on the airline's direct channels. Jazeera will be the first airline in the Middle East to introduce these two fintech products. Slated to launch this year on the Jazeera Airways' mobile app and desktop channels, CFAR and DAFAR will offer a new level of flexibility and confidence for travelers. Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) from HTS offers a la carte flexibility on non-refundable fares, truly for any reason. It allows travelers to instantly cancel their flight up to 24 hours before departure and receive a predetermined percentage (typically 80% or 100%) of their ticket cost back — no questions asked. Disruption Assistance For Any Reason (DAFAR) is a novel travel fintech product that addresses customer concerns around delays and cancellations on the day of travel. If a traveler's flight experiences a qualifying disruption (typically a delay of 2+ hours or cancellation on the day of travel), the passenger is immediately notified and can rebook a new flight to their destination on any airline. If they're not satisfied with their options, they can receive a 100% refund of their flight. Barathan Pasupathi, Chief Executive Officer, Jazeera Airways said, "At Jazeera Airways, our focus is on delivering innovative and customer-centric solutions that enhance the travel experience. Unexpected travel disruption and flexibility are key considerations for our passengers, and HTS' proven, data-driven approach enables us to address these needs effectively. With HTS's seamless integration and experience, we can further elevate convenience and reliability for our customers." This marks HTS' first partner in the Middle East, as the company continues to sign and launch partnerships across the globe. 'By offering premium add-ons that are popular and profitable, airlines can simultaneously delight customers and increase ancillary revenue,' said Dakota Smith, President & Co-Founder of Hopper. "As we continue to expand globally, we are thrilled to partner with Jazeera Airways to offer these solutions to millions of customers in the Middle East.' About Jazeera Airways Founded in 2004, Jazeera Airways is a leading low-cost carrier based in Kuwait, serving over 5 million passengers across a network of more than 60 destinations in the Middle East, Central and South Asia, Africa, and Europe. Dedicated to offering affordable, high-quality air travel, Jazeera Airways caters to business, leisure, religious, and weekend travelers, all while maintaining the highest standards of safety and customer service. Jazeera Airways currently operates a modern and efficient fleet of 24 Airbus A320ceo and A320neo aircraft, enabling it to optimize fuel efficiency and reduce environmental impact. 26 new aircraft from its order book, 18 A320neos and 8 A321neos are expected to arrive in 2027 onwards. The only publicly traded airline on the Kuwait Stock Exchange (Boursa Kuwait), Jazeera Airways was recognized as a Fortune 500 Arabia company and named 'Great Place to Work' in 2023. A trailblazer in the aviation sector, Jazeera Airways has introduced several digital initiatives to its customer experience and is one of the first to design, build, and operate its own terminal, Jazeera Terminal 5 (T5), at the Kuwait International Airport. For more information visit: About HTS HTS is the B2B division of Hopper, a global travel platform that uses data to bring transparency, flexibility, and savings to travelers globally. The company has developed several unique fintech ancillaries that address everything from pricing volatility to trip disruptions. Working with the world's leading banks, airlines and travel providers, HTS supercharges its partners' direct channels with its travel fintech, e-comm and payments products. To find out more about HTS, visit
