Madrid, Spain, 7 April, 2026: The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is pleased to welcome Allianz Partners as its newest industry partner, further strengthening its global network of leading organisations shaping the future of Travel & Tourism.

As part of WTTC’s membership, Allianz Partners will contribute its expertise in travel protection, assistance, and digital innovation to advance discussions around traveller confidence, emergency services, and the evolution of seamless, end-to-end travel experiences.

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.

About Allianz Partners
In the United States, Allianz Partners USA (AGA Service Company) offers Allianz Travel-branded travel protection plans and serves millions of customers each year. In addition to travel protection, the company offers event ticket protection, registration protection for endurance events and unique travel assistance services such as international medical assistance and concierge services. AGA Service Company is doing business as Allianz Global Assistance Insurance Agency in California (License # 0B01400) and Massachusetts. Allianz Partners USA is part of the Allianz Partners group. Allianz Partners is a world leader in B2B2C insurance and assistance, offering global solutions that span international health and life, travel insurance, mobility and assistance. Customer driven, our innovative experts are redefining insurance services by delivering future-ready, high-tech, high-touch products and solutions that go beyond traditional insurance. Present in over 75 countries, our 19,400 employees speak 70 languages, handle over 58 million cases each year, and are motivated to go the extra mile to offer peace of mind to our customers around the world.

For Allianz Partners USA products offered and sold in the U.S.: Terms, conditions, and exclusions apply to all plans. Plans are available only to U.S. residents. Not all plans are available in all jurisdictions. Availability of coverage, including the epidemic-related benefits and covered reasons described here, varies by product and by state. Products may not include all benefits or covered reasons described here. All benefits are subject to maximum limits of liability, which may in some cases be subject to sublimits and daily maximums. Benefits and limits vary by plan. For a complete description of the coverage and benefit limits offered under your specific plan, carefully review your plan’s Letter of Confirmation/Declarations and Certificate of Insurance/Policy. Insurance coverage is underwritten by BCS Insurance Company (OH, Administrative Office: Oakbrook Terrace, IL), rated "A" (Excellent) by A.M. Best Co., under BCS Form No. 52.201 series or 52.401 series, or Jefferson Insurance Company (NY, Administrative Office: Richmond, VA), rated "A+" (Superior) by A.M. Best Co., under Jefferson Form No. 101‐C series or 101‐P series, depending on state of residence. A+ (Superior) and A (Excellent) are the 2nd and 3rd highest, respectively, of A.M. Best’s 13 Financial Strength Ratings. Except as otherwise specified, AGA Service Company d/b/a Allianz Global Assistance is the licensed producer and administrator of Allianz Travel-branded travel protection plans in the U.S. and an affiliate of Jefferson Insurance Company. Allianz Global Assistance, Allyz, and SmartBenefits are marks of AGA Service Company or its affiliates. The insured shall not receive any special benefit or advantage due to the affiliation between Allianz Global Assistance and Jefferson Insurance Company. Plans include insurance and assistance services. Noninsurance benefits/products are provided and serviced by Allianz Global Assistance. Allyz Alert Center requires geolocation features to be enabled. Alert Center and other Allyz app functions and features are subject to the Allyz app Terms of Use.  See Allyz app Terms of Use for more details.

*USE OF THE AIR DOCTOR SERVICES IS NOT FOR MEDICAL EMERGENCIES. IF YOU HAVE, OR THINK YOU MAY HAVE, A MEDICAL EMERGENCY, CALL THE EMERGENCY NUMBER IN THE COUNTRY WHERE YOU ARE LOCATED. Air Doctor is a third party.  When you go to Air Doctor’s website or use Air Doctor’s services, you are subject to Air Doctor’s terms of use, privacy policy, and Air Doctors’ other terms and conditions as provided by Air Doctor. Allianz Global Assistance and Air Doctor are not healthcare providers or medical organizations, and neither Allianz Global Assistance’s staff nor Air Doctor’s staff deliver professional medical services, provide medical advice, or provide medical diagnosis. Allianz Global Assistance is not responsible for any services, including medical services or advice where provided, provided by Air Doctor or the healthcare providers you may access through its network, or the processing of personal information by Air Doctor or such providers. Air Doctor and its affiliated healthcare providers may share your information with Allianz Global Assistance for the purpose of Allianz Global Assistance providing you with insurance and assistance services. Allianz Global Assistance will provide information about your insurance policy to Air Doctor to validate you have a policy in effect.  However, this is not a guarantee of coverage. Subject to the terms of your policy, you may be responsible for costs not covered by your Allianz Global Assistance policy.  To obtain a guarantee of coverage, or if you have questions about your coverage, call Allianz Global Assistance at +1 804-673-1173. Your Allianz Travel Insurance plan may provide direct billing benefits for up to three Air Doctor telehealth sessions per person per trip.

**For plans that include SmartBenefits® Allianz Global Assistance (AGA) will monitor your flights and send flight status and benefit alerts including alerts for qualifying flight delays eligible for automated travel delay payments. Flight information is not automatically updated; please notify AGA of any changes prior to your trip to ensure eligibility for proactive payments. Proactive payments are not available for canceled flights. Automated claims and payment system availability is not guaranteed and is determined solely at the discretion of AGA. Standard message/data rates apply to SMS alerts. You may file a claim directly at any time. All claims are subject to policy terms, conditions, and exclusions.

About Allianz Partners
Allianz Partners is a world leader in B2B2C insurance and assistance, offering global solutions that span international health and life, travel insurance, mobility and assistance. Customer driven, our innovative experts are redefining insurance services by delivering future-ready, high-tech high-touch products and solutions that go beyond traditional insurance. Our products are embedded seamlessly into our partners’ businesses, sold through intermediary channels or directly to customers through the Allianz brand. Present in over 73 markets, our 22,600 employees speak 70 languages, handle over 95 million cases each year, and are motivated to go the extra mile to offer peace of mind to our customers around the world.  

For more information, please visit: http://www.allianz-partners.com 

About WTTC
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is the global, private-sector voice of the Travel & Tourism industry. Its members include the Chairmen/women, Presidents and Chief Executives of the world’s leading travel and tourism companies, spanning airlines, hotels, cruise lines, tour operators, technology firms and more. Through this unified membership, WTTC works with governments and international institutions to drive sustainable growth, support exports, create jobs, and deliver prosperity globally. 

For more than three decades, WTTC has championed the economic and social contribution of Travel & Tourism. Its rigorous, data-driven research quantifies the sector’s impact — on GDP, employment, exports and wider societal benefits — helping shape policies, raise awareness, and foster public-private collaboration. 

For more information, please visit: www.wttc.org