Articles tagged “travel insurance”

Online travel agencies and suppliers have more flexible rebooking and refund policies during the Iran war than during the pandemic. But with the volume of customer support requests, customers sometimes don't get the assistance they deserve.

As extreme weather becomes a fixture of modern travel, airports and airlines face mounting pressure to adapt, while travel insurance helps pick up the slack.

Loyalty is shifting from status to substance. For banks, embedding protection and care into cardholder benefits offers a powerful path to deeper engagement and long-term trust.

Airlines that can leverage the increasingly sophisticated and connected network of global aviation alliances and service partnerships will have a critical opportunity to scale their loyalty benefits and provide more consistent, quality customer experiences for the future.

Today’s travelers expect fast, responsive support when disruptions arise. In this talk, Anna Kofoed, chief officer for travel at Allianz Partners, explained why proactive, seamless travel protection is central to loyalty in today’s industry.

As visitor numbers to Japan soar, so do the headaches. But despite a target of 60 million tourists a year by 2030, authorities aren’t afraid of adding a few hoops. The government’s betting visitors will come anyway.

Political and economic storms make people more cautious with their money. For travelers, that means spending a little extra to protect trips they've already paid for.

Goa is using adventure tourism to diversify its image – it is known for beaches, nightlife, and parties. Boosting the local economy and extending the tourist season also fits in with its regenerative tourism vision.

A new report explores the changing standards for traveler expectations when it comes to affordability, peace of mind, and customer service — and how can companies deliver on this value proposition.

TUI's travel insurance tie-up with Allianz Partners UK suggests two things. The tour operator is betting that vacationers prefer one-stop shopping for trips and coverage. For Allianz, it's a volume play in a crowded market.