ECTAA and WEX have entered a two-year strategic partnership to advance digital transformation and secure payment solutions within the European travel industry. The agreement focuses on promoting virtual card technology, enhancing cash flow management, and supporting digital maturity for travel agents and tour operators across the continent. It includes knowledge sharing, market insights, and joint activities to address multi-channel and cross-border payment needs.
The partnership features WEX’s Platinum Sponsorship of the ECTAA Travel Distribution Summit in Brussels on 10 and 11 February 2026, along with contributions to webinars, workshops, and publications.
Jason Hancock, Managing Director of Global Travel at WEX, shared in a global travel landscape shaped by digital transformation, the ability to manage payments securely, flexibly, and at scale has become essential to business success. WEX, with its robust virtual card technology and expertise in travel payments, supports travel businesses in optimizing working capital, reducing fraud exposure, and increasing operational efficiency. We are delighted to partner with ECTAA to help improve cash flow management and strengthen supplier relationships across the European intermediary sector.
Eric Dresin, Secretary General, ECTAA, shared as the travel landscape rapidly evolves, ECTAA’s mission is to ensure that our members are equipped to adapt to both regulatory and technological developments. Collaborations such as this one with WEX are essential to foster dialogue across the sector, share practical knowledge on modern payment solutions, and create platforms where travel companies of all sizes can access the tools they need to enhance transparency and competitiveness.
