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Gloria Guevara, WTTC President & CEO, said: “Welcoming Allianz Partners to WTTC highlights the increasing importance of resilience and traveller assurance in a rapidly evolving Travel & Tourism landscape.
As the sector grows and adapts, integrated insurance and assistance solutions play a vital role in enabling safe, confident, and frictionless journeys. Allianz Partners brings valuable global insight and innovation that will help strengthen our collective efforts to build a more resilient and future-ready sector.”
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. 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 travellers worldwide.”
Through its participation, Allianz Partners will support WTTC’s research, policy engagement, and industry collaboration—helping to strengthen resilience, enhance traveller trust, and reinforce the sector’s long-term economic and social impact globally.
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