The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced Allianz Partners as its newest industry partner.
Moving forward, the award-winning travel insurance and assistance provider will contribute its unique expertise to further discussions regarding "traveler confidence, emergency services, and the evolution of seamless, end-to-end travel experiences," the organizations said on Tuesday.
Allianz Partners will also support WTTC's research, policy engagement and industry collaboration to help shape the future of travel and tourism.
"Welcoming Allianz Partners to WTTC highlights the increasing importance of resilience and traveller assurance in a rapidly evolving Travel & Tourism landscape," WTTC President and CEO Gloria Guevara said in a statement.
"As the sector grows and adapts, integrated insurance and assistance solutions play a vital role in enabling safe, confident, and frictionless journeys," she added. "Allianz Partners brings valuable global insight and innovation that will help strengthen our collective efforts to build a more resilient and future-ready sector."
In her own statement, Anna Kofoed, Chief Officer Global Strategic Partnerships & Travel (interim) at Allianz Partners, said: "The travel industry is transforming faster than ever, and WTTC is at the heart of that transformation. Becoming a member gives us the opportunity to bring our digital expertise and global perspective to a network that is actively shaping the future of travel."
"At the same time, it allows Allianz Partners to learn from WTTC and its members, leaders who are redefining resilience, sustainability, and innovation across the sector," added Kofoed.
"I’m thrilled for us to contribute to this collective momentum, to exchange knowledge, and to work alongside WTTC members to push boundaries and unlock new possibilities for travelers worldwide."
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