As many of you know, study abroad was the best decision I ever made and completely changed my life. Travel insurance provider Allianz Global Assistance USA; which I am a global ambassador, has launched its 13th annual scholarship contest for students who want to study or volunteer abroad. The “ScholarTrips” contest provides grants to students […]
Americans are Spending More on Summer Vacations This Year
July 6, 2017 by 1 Comment
According to the 8th annual Vacation Confidence Index just released by Allianz Travel Insurance, Americans are spending more on summer vacations this year. In fact, vacation spending has topped $100 billion for the first time. This is an increase of 12.5% from last year. I have to say this is a bit of a surprise […]
Allianz Travel Insurance Partners With Mastercard
June 12, 2017 by Leave a Comment
As most of you know I am a global ambassador for Allianz Travel Insurance. So I try to keep you updated when important things happen with them. Allianz Travel Insurance has just announced that it has joined forces with Mastercard to deliver claims payments in real time to bank accounts through debit cards. This is awesome […]
How Travel Insurance Covers Family Members
May 17, 2017 by 3 Comments
As you know I am global ambassador for Allianz Travel Insurance. Each week I peruse the articles published on their website and I try to pass along the best and most useful information to help others. I thought this article was particularly informative and provides some excellent information for you and your family’s coverage needs. […]
Americans are Less Interested in Taking a Trip to Cuba than in 2016
May 3, 2017 by 6 Comments
It’s been tough sledding for many US airlines since Cuba has been accessible to US citizens. Originally deemed a goldmine, significant numbers of flights have been reduced to the Caribbean nation. So it probably doesn’t come as a big surprise but an annual survey by leading travel insurance provider Allianz Global Assistance is reporting that Americans are […]
The New Travelers Protection Plan From Allianz Travel Insurance
April 27, 2017 by 4 Comments
I am an ambassador for Allianz Travel Insurance and am a huge proponent of travel insurance. I always believe in protecting assets like yourself and your trip because ‘stuff’ happens as they say! I have an annual travel insurance plan because of the amount I travel. But that plan is not for everyone. Allianz Travel Insurance […]
Allianz Travel Insurance Announces Innovations for the TravelSmart App
March 27, 2017 by 2 Comments
As a global ambassador for Allianz Travel Insurance, I know that one of the most frequent complaints that insurance companies hear from customers involves the claims process. Customers often feel that the process is too cumbersome, time consuming and doesn’t meet the needs of today’s on-the-go consumer. In order to improve the claims filing process, […]
Allianz Travel Insurance Wins Gold for PR and Influencer Marketing
February 28, 2017 by 8 Comments
I feel very proud to be a part of the award winning Allianz Travel Insurance team. Our marketing and public relations initiatives have been recognized as being tops in the industry at the prestigious Adrian Awards, thanks to the seo trends we have been using. As many of you know I, along with my friend […]
The 2017 New York Times Travel Show
January 31, 2017 by 11 Comments
The New York Times Travel Show is the most prestigious travel show in the United States. It’s held annually at the Javits Center on the west side of Manhattan in New York City. I have been fortunate to speak there for the last 4 years. The crowds are always big and the attendees are always […]
