Global travel risks mapped

THE medical and travel security services company, International SOS has partnered with Control Risks to launch a 2016 Travel Risk Map to help organizations understand the safety risks in the markets where they operate and travel. 

The map displays each country’s medical and travel security risk rating.

Rob Walker, head of Information and Analysis at International SOS and Control Risks, said: ‘Education and information – and, in some cases, training – are vital to helping employees understand and mitigate threats to their personal safety. Our comprehensive overview reveals that in 75% of countries the medical risk is assessed to be at a different level from the travel security risk. This range within individual countries highlights the complexities organizations face when preparing staff to travel abroad. Organizations are encouraged to review both medical and security issues when preparing their employees for travel and assignment abroad.’

A recent Ipsos Global Advisor study asked participants about their concerns and preparations when travelling abroad. The report found that while eight in 10 travellers believed their personal safety could be threatened while abroad, fewer than four in 10 researched crime risks, neighbourhoods to avoid, safety standards of public transport, or security features of their accommodation before they travelled.

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