Tourism authorities across South East Asia complain of Foreign Office travel advice that deters visitors from destinations that are safe.
The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office regularly issues travel advisories warning travellers to avoid particular areas or even entire countries following a terror attack or widespead protests.
Now the Pacific Asia Tourism Association plans talks with major insurers to persuade companies to provide insurance cover in spite of Foreign Office advice against travel.
Speaking at the ASEAN Tourism Forum in Hanoi, PATA chief executive Gregory Duffell said: “Governments do not consider the impact of advisories when they issue them.
“But the risks are covered by the insurance industry and PATA will work with the industry so it sees our side and can insure travellers.”