{"id":4480,"date":"2023-02-15T05:00:53","date_gmt":"2023-02-15T05:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bluecross.ca\/?p=4480"},"modified":"2025-02-25T13:31:37","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T13:31:37","slug":"canadians-are-reducing-travel-stress-in-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bluecross.ca\/canadians-are-reducing-travel-stress-in-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Canadians are Reducing Travel Stress in 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After several years of missing out on travel, Canadians are looking forward to travelling again, according to a new study from Blue Cross. \u00a0The 2023 Blue Cross Travel Study reveals nine in 10 Canadians want to take a vacation this year and are taking steps to achieve greater peace of mind and reduce stress while on a trip.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 1920px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-4480-1\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" poster=\"https:\/\/www.bluecross.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screenshot-2023-04-06-at-9.15.05-AM.png\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bluecross.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Blue-Cross-Travel-Study-Video_EN-V4.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluecross.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Blue-Cross-Travel-Study-Video_EN-V4.mp4\">https:\/\/www.bluecross.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Blue-Cross-Travel-Study-Video_EN-V4.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 1920px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-4480-2\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" poster=\"https:\/\/www.bluecross.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screenshot-2023-04-06-at-9.14.36-AM.png\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bluecross.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Blue-Cross-Travel-Study-French.mp4?_=2\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluecross.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Blue-Cross-Travel-Study-French.mp4\">https:\/\/www.bluecross.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Blue-Cross-Travel-Study-French.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cA strong sense of adventure is part of the Canadian spirit, and despite disruptions to the industry over the last few years, Canadians are keen to travel again,\u201d says Tim Bishop, Managing Director, Blue Cross of Canada. \u00a0\u201cKnowing that there\u2019s an element of risk with any travel plans, Canadians have rediscovered solutions to manage stress, including bringing along extra cash, having someone look after their home, and purchasing travel insurance.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Motivations, Challenges &amp; Solutions<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the study, the top reasons for wanting to travel are good weather (44%), making new memories with loved ones (36%) and discovering new places or trying new things (34%). \u00a0Yet the joy of travelling can be unexpectedly disrupted. \u00a0The study shows most Canadians (89%) experience some form of stress while travelling, and sadly, 40 per cent say that travel stressors are preventing them from taking a trip.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, many Canadians (58%) have experienced travel-related issues, including an airline cancelling or changing flights (24%), lost baggage (20%), damaged baggage (16%) or needing medical attention (13%). \u00a0These issues are mirrored in the top sources of travel-related stress.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a result, most Canadians aren\u2019t willing to take a chance and are actively seeking ways to minimize risk, which includes purchasing travel insurance. \u00a0In fact, 42 per cent of Canadian travellers say they are more likely to purchase travel insurance when planning a trip now than in the past and over one third (38%) report the top reason for buying travel insurance is being able to travel without worry.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe value of travel insurance is two-fold: not only does it provide assistance while abroad, but it also provides peace of mind,\u201d says Bishop. \u00a0\u201cTravel should be about the fun and excitement of a trip, not worrying about what could go wrong. \u00a0With heightened travel risk due to the pandemic, Canadians are taking extra precautions to protect themselves and their loved ones to make the most of their trips.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Canadians are Chasing Blue Skies<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to travel, Canadians prefer to plan. \u00a0In fact, only nine per cent of Canadians book their trips at the last minute (less than a week ahead). \u00a0Most Canadians (89%) have at least one habit when planning a trip, including researching to find vacation deals or packages (44%), doing extensive research on the destination (37%), or creating a checklist of things to do at the destination (34%).<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel insurance has become an increasingly important part of the planning process, as 58 per cent of Canadians agree they would never consider leaving their province without it. \u00a0Canadians still look to escape the frigid winter temperatures and good weather is the top factor when choosing their vacation destination (55%).<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluecross.ca\/travelstudy2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please learn more about the study here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluecross.ca\/fr\/travelstudy2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pour en savoir plus sur l&#8217;\u00e9tude, cliquez ici.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>About the Study<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The research was conducted by Research + Knowledge = Insight, an independent research company. 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