Tag: women travellers

Thomas Cook India has curated its exclusive Ladies First, women-only group tours, to popular domestic and international destinations. Recognizing safety as one of the top concerns of women travellers, a key element is the inclusion of a dedicated Thomas Cook woman Tour Manager. The tours celebrate and cater to India’s women with a range of local experiences, out-door/adventure, shopping, spa-wellness, etc. was launched on International Women’s Day (March 8). The women-only tours curated by Thomas Cook India, allow women to enjoy a sense of freedom and comfort in the company of women co-travellers while exploring a range of destinations on ... Read more

Despite much buzz around the solo travel trend, 30.4 per cent of Americans say they have never travelled alone. And those who have are more than five times as likely to travel domestically than internationally, according to a new survey conducted by Allianz Global Assistance. More than a quarter (27.5 per cent) of Americans have travelled alone for business domestically and 21 percent for leisure, while only 3.2 percent have solo traveled internationally for business and 4.8 per cent for leisure. Women are ten per cent less likely to travel alone than men, with 35.2 per cent noting they have ... Read more

A recent women’s travel safety survey revealed that 45 per cent of female travelers feel less safe or much less safe about traveling than they did five years ago. Results of the travel trends survey, commissioned by AIG Travel, a worldwide leader in travel insurance and assistance services, also show that safety is top of mind for women while they are evaluating potential destinations as well as during their travels. Further analysis of the data indicates an opportunity for employers to adopt a bigger role in educating employees about travel safety. “The local risks where employees travel may be completely ... Read more