According to Phocuswright’s
latest U.S. Consumer Travel Report, the traveler population in the United States surged to
its highest point ever in 2022, with 178 million people taking trips.
And there’s no sign that pace will
slow.
According to Allianz Partners US,
vacation spending this summer reached a record $214 billion as consumers took more
frequent and more expensive trips.
But while the volume of travel is
high, so is anxiety and frustration. As savvy suppliers look for ways to create
a more positive experience for their customers – and drive loyalty along the
way – travel insurance can be a critical part of that strategy.
In a discussion with PhocusWire editor
in chief Mitra Sorrells, Allianz Partners US CEO Jeff Wright discusses how
insurance can be a valuable ancillary for travel suppliers by giving consumers
confidence to complete a purchase and then support and service if things go
wrong.
Wright also shares some of the
innovations Allianz Partners US is developing for things such as telemedicine and
mobile device reception.
Watch the full discussion below.
The role of travel insurance for customer experience and loyalty