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Marriott launches travel insurance option for direct bookings
Marriott is offering US. guests a seamless way to book travel insurance for domestic and international stays.
It teamed up with Allianz Partners allowing bookings on Marriott.com and the iOS version of the Marriott Bonvoy mobile app.
Unlike typical travel insurance for individuals, Allianz Global Assistance plans developed for Marriott can cover everyone staying in the room.including friends or family and may provide reimbursement for pre-paid, non-refundable expenses like airfare, expenses incurred during covered travel delays and medical emergencies.
Plans available to Marriott guests may include protection for eligible trip cancellation costs due to a covered illness, injury, and more.
Depending on the plan purchased, costs for covered emergency medical care during a trip and delayed or lost baggage or personal belongings are also be covered.
In addition, the plans can cover other pre-paid, non-refundable trip expenses, such as tours, activities and entertainment and sports tickets.
Peggy Roe, Global Officer, Customer Experience, Loyalty and New Ventures, Marriott International, said: "Together with Allianz Partners, we are designing new and innovative ways to provide guests with peace of mind when they travel."
Other plan benefits include a 24/7 team of multilingual, trained experts to help guests with medical and other travel-related emergencies.
Policyholders can also enjoy the benefit of concierge services and take advantage of personal assistance.
Guests will be given the opportunity to purchase insurance for their trip when they select their preferred hotel on Marriott.com.
There are a range of Allianz Global Assistance policies that vary in price, coverage, and benefits.
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