A publicity campaign promoting travel insurance will be launched tomorrow. Carrying the message "For your peace of mind, take out travel insurance before you travel", the campaign is aimed at both business and leisure travellers, whether on package tours or self-arranged trips.

Jointly launched by the Tourism Commission, the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance, the Travel Industry Council and the Federation of Insurers, the campaign features a public interest announcement, a poster and educational pamphlet Travel Insurance - What you need to know. The pamphlets will be distributed through the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance, travel agents, District Offices and Consumer Council Advice Centres.

Commissioner for Tourism Eva Cheng said insurance provides an efficient and effective means of protection while abroad. Commissioner of Insurance Richard Yuen said travellers should choose insurance plans that meet their specific needs, as policies vary widely in their coverage and exclusions.

More information is available at the Tourism Commission's website and Office of the Commissioner of Insurance's website.