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This summer, travelers tended to choose international destinations for their vacation spots. What about domestic trips? Are they still popular? And how do inflation, geopolitical and health risks affect our choices?

Paris, May 28, 2024 – Europ Assistance today announced the release of their 23rd edition of the Holiday Barometer. The survey, conducted by Ipsos, a renowned global market research firm, gathered insights from 21,000 respondents across 21 countries (Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia), offering a comprehensive view of global travel trends. Data collection took place between March 27th and April 22nd, 2024.

Europ Assistance Belgium begins repatriations on commercial aircrafts for patients under mechanical ventilation - Two recent success stories

Although inflation is growing, no concessions are made on holidays: 3 Europeans out of 4 will be traveling this summer

Europ Assistance and IPSOS Holiday Barometer celebrates this year its 20th birthday.

Europ Assistance today announced the global findings of their Future of Travel survey conducted by Ipsos which surveyed 11,000 travelers across 11 countries around the world between June 5th and June 26th. While Covid-19 has had a major impact on the travel, the overwhelming majority (81 percent) of those surveyed indicated they would be interested in taking a trip in 2020, however only 35 percent of respondents from the 11 countries claimed to have already booked for the months of July and August or to be planning to do so.

In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, we often forget the unsung heroes who work behind the scenes to ensure our safety and well-being. Meet Martina MANCA, an operator of the medical assistance operations center at Europ Assistance Italy, whose recent interview revealed a remarkable story of dedication, quick thinking, and compassion.