Virtuoso has accepted PassportCard Australia into its luxury travel network as a regional partner serving the group’s member agencies and travel advisors in Australia.
The partnership between the travel agency network and the travel insurance provider comes as demand for premium travel continues to grow, with travellers increasingly seeking greater confidence, flexibility and support throughout their journeys.
As a regional partner, PassportCard will work with Virtuoso’s 61 member agencies across Australia, providing travel insurance solutions that support advisors and their high-value clientele. The partnership provides opportunities to connect with advisors specialising in luxury and experiential travel.
“Being selected as a regional partner within Virtuoso is a significant endorsement of the service experience we’ve built for Australian travellers and the travel advisor community,” PassportCard Australia chief executive officer Peter Klemt said. “Virtuoso advisors represent some of the most discerning travellers in the world, and their clients expect fast, reliable support when travel doesn’t go to plan.”
For Virtuoso advisors in Australia, the partnership provides access to PassportCard’s travel insurance products, dedicated advisor support and claims capabilities designed to enhance the overall travel experience for their clients.
“Travel advisors are having more nuanced conversations with clients than ever before about preparedness, flexibility and navigating the unexpected while travelling,” Virtuoso general manager, of Australia and New Zealand Kara Glamore said. “As those expectations continue to evolve, it’s important that our advisors have access to partners who can help support every stage of the journey.”
Virtuoso connects travel advisors with a portfolio of luxury hotels, cruise lines, tour operators, destinations and travel brands. Virtuoso agencies worldwide sell an average of US$35 billion (more than AU$50 billion) annually, making the network the biggest player in luxury travel.
PassportCard has provided travel insurance to over two million cardholders globally and continues to expand its partnerships across the travel industry.
