SynopsisTravellers are avoiding parts of Africa due to Ebola concerns. This is affecting bookings for East and Central Africa. Many are postponing trips instead of cancelling. Travel insurance inquiries have significantly increased. Destinations like Uganda are seeing more traveler anxiety. Other African nations remain popular choices. Media coverage and health worries are shaping travel decisions.APNew Delhi: As the mercury hovers in the 40 degrees Centigrade across large swathes of India, travellers seeking respite are increasingly giving parts of Africa's cooler climes a pass for fear of contracting Ebola. This summer, travel and travel-adjacent companies say it is not quite the time for all of Africa.The caution follows the Ebola outbreak in parts of East and Central Africa, which has prompted travellers to take a closer look at destination risks, healthcare infrastructure and travel insurance before committing to holiday plans.Among corporate travellers, MICE groups, and families planning leisure extensions around business trips, hesitation is already evident in booking behaviour, according to Rishabh Agarwal, co-founder and COO of corporate travel-tech startup Ziptrrip.ET Bureau
Ebola anxiety puts a chill on Indian travellers' hot Africa summer plans - The Economic Times
Travellers are avoiding parts of Africa due to Ebola concerns. This is affecting bookings for East and Central Africa. Many are postponing trips instead of cancelling. Travel insurance inquiries have significantly increased. Destinations like Uganda are seeing more traveler anxiety. Other African nations remain popular choices. Media coverage and health worries are shaping travel decisions.







