Despite the economic context and restrictions, in 2023 more than 2.6 million Argentines traveled abroad. How then can you prevent your vacation from becoming a headache and enjoy it to the fullest?
Last year there were 23% more Argentine travelers visiting international destinations, with Europe being the most chosen, followed by Brazil and the United States. Between the three of them they accounted for more than 68% of Argentine tourists. Although it is interesting to see double-digit growth in outbound tourism from Argentina – even in times of crisis – the figures are below the number of pre-pandemic travelers by approximately 19%.
The current situation in international tourism highlights an undeniable truth: safety and prevention are priorities. Demand for travel assistance has seen an exponential increase, reflecting a growing awareness of the importance of protected travel, with an increase tripling in recent years following the pandemic.
Beyond medical coverage for illness or accident, traveler assistance today ranges from lost luggage to coverage for delayed or canceled flights and access to VIP lounges at airports around the world depending on the contracted plan. It is crucial to understand how difficult it can be for any uninsured passenger to face a medical problem abroad. The lack of coverage can generate enormous expenses, for example, appendicitis can cost USD 25,000, more complex cases up to USD 100,000, and a medical transfer no less than USD 30,000, while a 10-day hospitalization in intensive care in the United States can cost more than USD 500,000.
“When these values of medical expenses are compared with the cost of hiring travel assistance, it is extremely convenient to travel with coverage, since for approximately USD 6 per day at the official exchange rate – depending on the plan – the potential costs of having “have to face a medical problem abroad,” he says. Carlos Guassardo, Co-Founder and CEO of Snuggle.
From compensation for lost luggage to medical telecare and protection against COVID-19 and dengue, the company focuses on advising, assisting and comprehensively caring for travelers, through alliances with the main provider companies in the world.
Source: Ambito
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