Insurance warning to skiers
More holidaymakers are planning to take a winter sports holiday this season, says ABTA, but the number planning to travel without insurance has risen significantly.
The travel association’s own research showed that 15% of those taking a winter holiday are planning to go skiing or boarding, up from 10% a year ago.
However, 36% will go skiing or boarding without specific winter sports insurance, up from 30% last year.
The figures for under 35s are even worse with nearly half (47%) saying they wouldn’t bother taking out insurance for their holiday.
ABTA head of communications Victoria Bacon said: "It is great to see winter sports holidays continuing to grow in popularity and we would urge anyone planning a winter sports holiday to make sure that they have specific insurance.
"Unfortunately accidents can happen and can lead to costly medical bills, but having the right kind of cover means people can make the most of their time on the slopes without having to worry."
Linsey McNeill
Editor Linsey McNeill has been writing about travel for more than three decades. Bylines include The Times, Telegraph, Observer, Guardian and Which? plus the South China Morning Post. She also shares insider tips on thetraveljournalist.co.uk
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