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Travel Insurance Trends for 2009

By Michael J. Ambrose

Travel insurance has dramatically grown in the last 10 years, especially after 9/11 when the market tripled from 11 percent of travelers buying insurance to more than 30 percent, according to the United States Travel Insurance Association. Although travel insurance has been available in the United States since the 1950s, it has undergone many transformations, and several trends are developing for 2009. Here are a few of them:

Top Stories & Trends

» Silversea Details Silver Spirit's Inaugural Itineraries
» Future Vacations Sets 16 Percent Commission for January
» ITB Report Describes Impact of Economy on Travel
» Dollar Thrifty Reports Estimated Fourth Quarter Loss
» ISPA Forecasts New Spa Trends for 2009
» The Greenbrier Examines Strategic Options Including Sale

Cruise News

» Avalon, Globus Offer River Cruise Savings
» EasyCruise Goes Live with IBS Reservation System
» Grace Anne II Yacht Offers North Woods Cruising

Cruise Deals

» AmaWaterways - TULIP TIME CRUISE FEATURE KEUKENHOF GARDENS – CELEBRATE ITS 60TH ANNIVERSARY!
» SeaDream Yacht Club - Mediterranean Yachting 2009 – the Best for Less at savings up to 50%!
» SeaDream Yacht Club - SeaDream Caribbean Yachting Value Voyages!

Hotel & Resort News

» Andaz Hotels to Open in West Hollywood, Manhattan
» PKF Study Reports on Hotel Spa Trends
» Denver's Brown Palace Offers Valentine's Day Packages
» Viceroy Santa Monica Establishes Green Partnerships
» Rancho Bernardo Inn Offers Valentine's Day Package
» California's Venice Suites Opens on Beach Boardwalk
» Italy's Relais Paradiso to Open in March
» Doubletree Opens Hotel in Downtown Cleveland
» Pinctada Cable Beach Resort Opens in Western Australia
» Marriott Rewards Offers Free Flights This Spring
» Florida's Harbor Beach Marriott Resort Offers Free Night
» New York's Kitano Announces "Triple B" Offer
» Branson's Chateau on the Lake Sets Valentine Package
» Argentina's Algodon Wine Estates Gives Customers Their Own Brand
» Nassau's Crystal Palace Casino Unveils Event Schedule
» Girlfriend Getaway Presented by Anguilla's Eden House Villa

Hotel & Resort Deals

» Dreams Resorts & Spas - Incredible Holiday Rewards
» SuperClubs - 5th Night Free (Jamaica & Curacao) | 4th Night Free (Bahamas)

Tour & Package News

» Tourlite Offers 12 to 15 Percent Pay with Greece Brochure
» Gutsy Women Cuts $100 and 5 Percent on 2009 Tours
» Africa Adventure Consultants Honored by National Geographic
» Las Vegas Golf Adventures Offers Free Hotel Rooms

Tour & Package Deals

» American Airlines Vacations/AAV - Top 10 All Inclusive Deals
» Travel Impressions - 5th Night FREE in incredible Rangiroa, Tahiti
» Latin Tour Dimensions - LTD, your source for Latin America Tours!
» Future Vacations - Save up to 55% plus get up to 2 Nights Free at Sandals Resorts!
» Travel Impressions - Free nights in 2009 from SuperClubs!
» Travel Impressions - Free Nights or Reduced Rates in Hawaii
» Delta Vacations - Book by January 24th! Buy 4, Get 3 FREE at Walt Disney World® Resort!
» Travel Impressions - Free nights in 2009!
» American Airlines Vacations/AAV - Great Package Deals At 21 Top Vegas Hotels
» Future Vacations - Experience the ultimate Caribbean Escape
» Future Vacations - WINTER ESCAPE TO THE SUNSHINE STATE Clients Receive up to $200 in Resort Credits

Travel Technology News

» Tripology's Specialist Network Grows to 10,000 Travel Pros
» FlipKey Vacation Rental Site Offers Value for Skiers
» Travelscream Expands Staff, Service, Partners

Airline News

» Southwest Reports Traffic Up, Capacity Down
» Airlines Waive Change Fees as Storms Hit Northeast, Midwest
» Frontier Pilots Approve Wage, Benefit Concessions
» American Airlines Reports December Traffic Decrease
» BA Reports Drop in Capacity, Traffic in December
» Continental Reports Traffic Decrease in December
» Alaska Air Reports Decline in Passenger Traffic
» Pilots Group Criticizes American's Stance on FAA Rest Rules
» El Al Completes First Upgrade in Fleet Enhancement
» Virgin America Unveils Go! 2009 Fare Sale
» Air Tran to Start Daily Columbus-Fort Lauderdale Service
» AirTran Offers Sale Fares Starting at $39

Destination News

» Jamaica Tourist Board Kicks Off Winter Rescue
» Tobago Set to Add Services and Attractions
» Myrtle Beach Debuts New 2009 Travel Guide
» Charleston CVB Releases 2009 Culinary Packages
» Florida Keys, Key West Unveil New Tourism Developments
» Anaheim/Orange County Meeting Numbers Stay Solid
» Maui's Skyline Eco-Adventures Sets New Zipline Adventure
» Texas Kicks Off 2009 Rodeo Season
» Croatian City of Rijeka Prepares Carnival

Destination Deals

» Martinique Promotion Bureau - Martinique - "A La Francaise" More affordable than ever
» The Islands of Guadeloupe - Discover Guadeloupe and become a certified paradise expert
» Belgian Tourist Office - Bed & Breakfasts in French Speaking Wallonia
» Martinique Promotion Bureau - Best Gourmet Island of the Year
» Belgian Tourist Office - It's Better in Belgium: 2009
» Central Europe Experience - NEW HOTELS IN HUNGARY
» Central Europe Experience - Design Hotels

People News

» Carnival Names Joni Rein VP-Worldwide Sales
» Tropicana Entertainment Names Baldwin VP, CFO
» Star Cruises Names Ng Assistant VP-International PR
» Omni Hotels Names Reynolds VP-Global Distribution
» Boston's Liberty Hotel Names Two New Executives
» Hilton Short Hills Appoints Webster General Manager
» Renaissance Atlanta Downtown Names Williams GM
» British Columbia's Black Rock Resort Names Hall GM
» Tropicana Las Vegas Names Thacker as President
» Island Hotel Names Evanich as Managing Director