TRAVEL TECHNOLOGY
IMG & bolt | July 29, 2022
International Medical Group® (IMG®), an award-winning global insurance benefits and assistance services company, has announced a new partnership with bolt, an international insurtech and leading provider of mobile device protection programs.
IMG now offers Mobile Device Protection as an optional add-on when purchasing a plan within the Patriot Travel series, IMG's market-leading travel medical insurance offerings. The add-on provides coverage for repair or replacement of a traveler's mobile device if it is lost, stolen, or accidentally damaged during their trip.
"We know how indispensable devices like cell phones and tablets have become in nearly every phase of travel: housing boarding passes and tickets, communicating with friends and family, and documenting your travels while abroad,By partnering with bolt to offer Mobile Device Protection, we are taking another step toward our goal of providing products and services that meet nearly every traveler and expatriate need while away from home."
-Amanda Winkle, IMG Chief Commercial Officer.
If a traveler's mobile device is damaged while traveling, such as a broken screen or internal overheating, they can quickly and easily get reconnected to their digital life through an integrated claims process. bolt will help get the device repaired, provide a cash settlement for the replacement cost of the device, or replace the phone.
"This partnership acknowledges the importance of protecting wireless devices when customers need it the most, especially when they may be far away from home and rely on their smartphones to serve as a lifeline," said Clayton Bodnarek, EVP of Alternative Distribution at bolt. "Our work with IMG brings comfort to customers who are traveling, knowing that if there is an emergency and they need the connection a device brings, we'll be there for them."
IMG plans to offer the optional Mobile Device Protection add-on with more of its insurance products in the future. For more information on the industry-leading travel and health safety solutions IMG offers, please visit www.imglobal.com.
About International Medical Group® (IMG®)
International Medical Group® (IMG®), a SiriusPoint company, is an award-winning global insurance benefits and assistance services company that has served millions of members worldwide since its founding in 1990. The preeminent provider of travel and health safety solutions, IMG offers a wide range of insurance programs, including international private medical insurance, travel medical insurance, and travel insurance, as well as enterprise services, including insurance administrative services and 24/7 emergency medical, security, and travel assistance. IMG's world-class services, combined with an extensive product portfolio, provide Global Peace of Mind® for travelers, students, missionaries, marine crews, and other individuals or groups traveling, working, or living away from home. For more information, please visit www.imglobal.com.
About bolt
bolt is the leading insurance exchange for the P&C insurance industry, uniting distributors and providers on a single platform to transform the way insurance is bought and sold. The result is the world's largest exchange working with two-thirds of America's leading carriers, helping more people protect the things they value.
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TRAVEL TECHNOLOGY
Nuvei Corporation | May 27, 2022
On May 26, Nuvei Corporation announced its partnership with Scott Dunn, an award-winning luxury tour operator. Nuvei will provide Scott Dunn with a comprehensive global payment solution, including smart routing and payments orchestration. Nuvei accelerates businesses through modular, flexible and scalable tech solutions so that leading companies can adapt next-gen payments, offer various payout options and benefit from banking, risk and fraud management services and card issuing.
Post-pandemic the travel industry is expected to take off. According to Statista’s Digital Market Outlook Report, travel and tourism market revenue is predicted to reach the U.S $ 637 billion in 2022.
“The entire digital travel experience should be seamless from the moment a holiday is booked to getting to your destination. Payments are an integral part of that for both holidaymakers and businesses as global travel revenues grow, The Nuvei team’s extensive knowledge of our industry, coupled with a strong product stack and global reach, were instrumental in our selection process. With Nuvei as our payment provider, we are well positioned to grow further in key markets globally.”
-Scott Dunn’s Chief Financial Officer Mark Woodall.
Commenting on the partnership said: As a business that believes in exceptional experience, innovation and service, we’re delighted to partner with Scott Dunn
“Our global acquiring and payments gateway solutions offer scalability; while our smart routing engine will help define, configure and manage transactional routing in real time. Partnering with Scott Dunn will further position Nuvei as the payments partner of choice for the travel and mobility industry,”
-Nuvei Chair and CEO Phil Fayer
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TRAVEL TECHNOLOGY
Wyndham | May 24, 2022
Wyndham announced the launch of Road Trip Planner, the latest digital innovation to its award-winning mobile app. The interactive booking tool, a first-of-its-kind service from a major hospitality brand, streamlines the road trip discovery, planning, and booking process, allowing passengers to arrange their next vacation in minutes. It is The Most Convenient Way to Book & TravelSM.
"With Road Trip Planner, travelers enter a few details about the trip and instantly get an itinerary with all their hotel stops, bookable in one single transaction. It not only eases the stresses of travel planning but ensures the journey is as exciting as the destination."
-Jessica Davidson, senior vice president, digital, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
A Seamless Solution for Road Trippers
The latest addition to Wyndham Hotels & Resorts' digital platform, Road Trip Planner, demonstrates the company's dedication to providing value to its property owners and visitors.
Road Trip Planner's key features:
Customer Itineraries
Recommended Routes
Details at Your Fingertips
Pay Your Way
Jessica Davidson further added, "Built upon the success and strong adoption of our mobile app, Road Trip Planner is the perfect complement to Lightning Book®, which is our Fastest Way to Book DirectSM and enables guests to reserve a hotel in just a few taps. Now, whatever your travel preferences—be it booking last minute or planning far ahead—Wyndham has you covered. Summer, here we come!"
Understanding the Road Tripper Mindset
Earlier this month, Wyndham partnered with Wakefield Research to commission its first-ever American Road Trip Index, which uncovered vital information concerning visitors' future road trips while tapping into pop-culture interests.
Wyndham's Road Trip Planner is now accessible as part of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts' award-winning mobile app. The app is available for download on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Mobile check-in and checkout, innovative in-stay features, best-in-class design, personalized experiences, Wyndham Rewards® account management, gamification, and more are available through Wyndham's mobile app.
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