World Travel & Tourism Council Welcomes Allianz Partners as Industry Partner

Date: 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
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}