Security and Technology in Flexible Accommodation: InterMundial and Avantio Team Up to Protect Travellers

In an environment where travel planning requires more and more certainty, consumer trust has become the most valuable asset. Aware of this reality, two key players in the travel ecosystem are Flexible Accommodation have joined forces to redefine security in holiday rental booking.

InterMundial, the renowned travel insurer, and Avantio, the technology platform for vacation property management software (VRMS), have announced a strategic partnership. The goal of this collaboration is to natively and seamlessly integrate the InterMundial cancellation insurance directly into the booking engine of managers using Avantio technology.

This move is much more than a simple collaboration; it is a technological solution that simplifies and enhances the value proposition for all parties involved. For the Flexible Accommodation Managers, This integration is a crucial competitive advantage. They will be able to offer their customers robust cancellation cover automatically, without the need for any additional steps, which not only enhances the guest experience, but can also improve the customer experience. increase conversion rate of bookings by reducing traveller indecision.

For InterMundial, This alliance represents a massive expansion of its distribution channel, allowing it to reach the millions of travellers who book through the extensive network of properties managed with Avantio's software. It is a way to scale its flagship product in a booming segment.

And for the traveller, The benefit is immediacy and peace of mind. You can add full protection to your booking in a single click, securing your investment against unforeseen events and strengthening confidence in the booking process of a Flexible Accommodation.

This collaboration is a clear indicator of the maturity and increasing sophistication of the sector. The integration of solutions insurtech (insurance technology) in the management platforms is a natural step in the professionalisation of the Flexible Accommodation, which seeks to offer an increasingly safe, complete and competitive experience compared to other types of accommodation.

The next edition Vitur Summit 2026 will take place in Malaga on Thursdays 13 and 14 May and will once again be the meeting point for operators, investors and companies in the sector to boost their business, establish strategic alliances with the different agents involved and gain access to all the latest news, trends and opportunities in the sector from leading speakers and companies.

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