Blueprint to benefits: Episode 1 – Travel confidently in 2026
Welcome to Blueprint to Benefits, a podcast that turns the world of benefits into clear, practical tools you can use. Each episode breaks down topics that matter to you and offers tips and tools to help you make confident decisions about your health and wellness.
In our first episode, Travel Confidently in 2026, we look at what this year’s travel landscape means for you. From industry trends and national research to why Canadians are travelling and how medical costs and economic factors are shaping those decisions, we unpack the information you need before you plan your next trip.
Join our hosts as they explore the state of travel in 2026 and highlight helpful resources you can use along the way.
Episode 1: Travel confidently in 2026
Links and resources:
🔗2026 Blue Cross Travel Study
National research outlining Canadian travel behaviours, risk perception and coverage trends.
🔗Statistics Canada – Travel and Tourism Statistics
Official federal travel data and border movement trends.
🔗Government of Saskatchewan — Out-of-Province & Out-of-Canada Coverage
Public coverage details outlining provincial limitations and travel health considerations.
🔗Saskatchewan Blue Cross — National Travel Press Release
Canadian travel sentiment data and AI use in travel planning.
🔗Expedia Group — Travel Trends Report
Insights into booking behaviour, destination trends and evolving traveller expectations.
🔗TravelPulse Canada — “Purpose Over Places: Travel Trends to Watch in 2026”
Feature article exploring values-based travel decisions and evolving consumer priorities.
🔗Yahoo Finance — “The Great Canadian Travel Pivot”
Coverage examining why Canadians are shifting travel patterns and destinations.