The resurgence of international travel following the COVID-19 pandemic brings renewed attention to public health risks associated with infectious diseases like hantavirus and Ebola. Recent outbreaks have underscored the critical role of human mobility in the spread of pathogens. Researchers from the Pandemics and Borders Project emphasize that lessons from COVID-19 are vital for managing travel-related health risks. Key findings indicate that early and stringent travel measures, such as those implemented by New Zealand and Singapore, effectively slowed the spread of COVID-19. In contrast, responses to recent hantavirus cases on the MV Hondius cruise ship were well-coordinated, leading to successful evacuations and monitoring of passengers. However, the response to the Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda has been hampered by limited resources and ineffective measures. This disparity highlights the need for international consensus and better coordination in managing travel-related health risks, particularly in a hypermobile world where the threat of pandemics remains ever-present.