Despite Safety Concerns, Travelers Still Want to Explore New Destinations in 2026

""When travelers think about international risk, it's not abstract geopolitics alone. Health emergencies, instability on the ground and the ability to get home when things go wrong are driving real concern, especially as global conditions remain unpredictable.""

""Unpredictability is now viewed as the defining feature of international travel. That has serious implications for preparedness and resilience.""

International travelers in 2026 express heightened concerns about safety and unpredictability compared to pre-2020 travel. A survey indicates that 31 percent worry most about illness or injury abroad. Civil unrest and terrorism follow closely as concerns. Men view travel as dangerous, while women see it as unpredictable. Despite fears, travelers prefer exploring new destinations over familiar ones. The CEO of Global Rescue emphasizes that health emergencies and instability are significant worries, reflecting the unpredictable global conditions affecting travel.

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