More than half of travellers are unconcerned about natural disasters disrupting their travel plans, despite officials predicting up to five major hurricanes during the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season and nearly 40% of respondents to a new survey admit they’ve already experienced trips interrupted by extreme weather events in the past.
According to the 2025 Global Rescue Traveller Sentiment and Safety Survey findings, half said they were concerned “a little” (20%) or not concerned at all (32%) about the effects of natural disasters on their future travel compared to 46% of respondents who expressed concern ranging from “a great deal” (12%) or “a lot” (12%) to “a moderate amount” (22%).
“Travellers are proceeding with their plans despite the risks of natural disasters. This is a testament to the resilience of the travel industry,” said Dan Richards, CEO of The Global Rescue Companies. It’s an example of resilient traveller behaviour that’s also driving a 17% jump in security memberships in the last quarter,” he added.
“Whether it’s smoke from a wildfire closing down a national park or flooding rerouting an entire itinerary, travellers are seeing real-world effects,” Richards said. “Even among those who don’t express concern, many are still experiencing the consequences firsthand.”
“As travel risks evolve – like natural disasters – proactive safety measures are no longer seen as a luxury but as a necessity for those navigating an unpredictable global landscape,” he said.
And with nearly half of travelers concerned about natural disasters disrupting their trips and the other half unswayed about the effects of disaster-related travel interruptions, Richards sees an opportunity for greater traveller education and preparation.
“Risk is now a permanent part of the travel landscape,” he said. “The solution is not to stop traveling – it’s to travel smarter. That means understanding local environmental conditions, monitoring government advisories and having emergency support systems in place.”
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