It's been a week in travel.  Wow. Coronavirus has really got everyone's attention. I'm spending 1/2 a day every day dealing with clients' questions and concerns. So, I thought I'd share info with you now that I'm sharing with everyone who has called me about this this week.

Having been in the travel industry through SARS, Avian flu, H1N1, MERS, Ebola, Zika, Chikungunya, etc, etc; I know this too will pass. But, it makes for a tumultuous time right now.

As a former actuary (now travel advisor), I was taught to "substitute impressions for facts." That training remains. I acknowledge the concern with Coronavirus. I share CDC, WHO, and Canadian government links with my clients for the most up-to-date information.

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CDC Coronavirus Travelers

WHO Coronavirus

Canada Health Advice - Coronavirus

The main thing for me, as your trusted travel advisor, is to ensure you have the most accurate info. It's really difficult to step through the noise. As one UK news outlet reported: The most dangerous thing about Coronavirus is the hysteria .

I'm reminded of the Australia bushfires over the last months - and yes, while the areas impacted were severely hurt, and yes, we should donate to help their recovery efforts still; I remind clients that only 3-4% of Australia was even impacted by the bushfires. Getting that message outthat 96% of Australia wasn't even impacted by the fires, and none of the major tourist areas were damaged at all, has been challenging - especially in the face of horrific news coverage of the fires. But - Australia is open for business. And so is the rest of the world.  

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