QIC expects Eid travel surge as more travellers secure insurance
Qatar Insurance Company (QIC), a leading insurer in Qatar and the MENA region, expects a significant increase in outbound travel during the Eid al-Fitr break.
QIC's internal analysis of travel insurance purchasing behavior indicates a 50% increase in the number of outbound travellers who have already purchased travel insurance from QIC for their trips during the Eid holiday period until the end of the first week of April 2025, compared to the Eid al-Fitr holiday in 2024.
Europe is the preferred destination among QIC policyholders this Eid, with over 55% considering at least one of the 29 Schengen countries. Poland is the top trending Schengen destination this Eid, followed by France, Germany, Croatia, and Portugal. Outside the Schengen zone, the UK remains the preferred destination for QIC-insured travellers this Eid.
As for visitors arriving in Qatar this Eid, QIC's data shows that nationals from Saudi Arabia, India, Algeria, Turkey, and the US are among the top purchasers of travel insurance for visiting Qatar this Eid, including both inbound travel insurance and QIC's mandatory visitors' health insurance.
Ahmed Al Jarboey, QIC's Chief Operating Officer - Qatar Operations, said: 'The Eid al-Fitr break is a preferred travel period for many citizens and residents of Qatar, and an ideal occasion for international visitors to come and experience Qatar's festive celebrations during this joyous time. At QIC, we take pride in offering a diverse range of insurance plans that cater to every traveler segment, ensuring worry-free journeys for everyone. Our travel insurance solutions are carefully designed to protect travellers against unexpected financial burdens, and we are confident that Qatar-based travellers and international visitors will once again enjoy worry-free trips this Eid with QIC.' -TradeArabia News Service
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