AMERICAS Hurricane Season Impact and Longer-Term Consequences Hurricane Beryl, the second named storm of the 2024 hurricane season, has broken several records, from earliest forming Category 4 & 5 hurricane in the Atlantic to also being one of the earliest hurricanes to form east of the Windward Islands. With predictions that the 2024 hurricane season… Read more »
Summer isn’t over yet…and we’re heating up what’s left of the season with the latest trends, resources, & insights in Travel Risk Management (TRM) Today via our Summer 2024 e-newsletter. Each quarter, subscribers of On Call’s e-newsletter, TRM: Today, will receive news, information, and resources to set them and their travelers up for success through the rest… Read more »
AMERICAS Political Violence Increases Across Mexico The general elections that took place in Mexico in early June are considered groundbreaking with the election of the nation’s first female president and first Jewish president, Claudia Sheinbaum. President elect Sheinbaum, a PhD academic, scientist, and former mayor of Mexico City, has vowed to pursue policies and lead… Read more »
Paris is always a top summer travel destination, but this year, it’s attracting even more interest as over 15 million visitors are expected at the 2024 Summer Games. The energy and excitement of this many people makes for an incredible atmosphere, but also brings to light some important health and safety considerations for travelers. Whether… Read more »
AMERICAS Further Impact Across Region Due to Record-Breaking Climate Incidents Large flooding events occurring across the continent, coupled with major drought and heat waves, have resulted in some of the worst environmental challenges the Americas have seen in decades. The extreme climate is attributed to both the El Niño weather pattern and the persistent rise… Read more »
AMERICAS Increased Violence in Latin America’s Traditionally Safer Countries The collapse of the government in Haiti is serving to highlight some of the more extreme gang violence that has occurred and increased in the region. It helps to take a step back and look at how other countries in the region, particularly Costa Rica and… Read more »
Travel can be rewarding and exciting—but for neurodivergent individuals, it can also introduce challenges like sensory overload, disrupted routines, and heightened anxiety in unfamiliar environments. This topic resonates deeply with our Chief Medical Officer, who not only brings clinical expertise to the conversation but also personal insight as the parent of a neurodivergent teenager. In… Read more »
By Rob Grant, Global Security Services Manager The surge in global travel in recent years has been met with a wave of digital risks that often go overlooked. While many travelers are savvy when it comes to packing, planning, and personal safety, their digital behavior—what they post, swipe, or download abroad—can just as easily shape… Read more »
Looking to discover the essential strategies for safeguarding your NGO’s in the world’s most volatile regions? This webinar, led by On Call’s Global Security Services Supervisor, Meagan Riley, shares valuable insights on Managing NGO Safety in High-Risk Environments—including essential tools and best practices to navigate and mitigate the complex risks associated with operating in these… Read more »
Between June 13th and June 23rd, during the onset of the Iran-Israel crisis, On Call’s Global Response Center provided targeted support to a wide range of travelers—including families with young children, students, volunteers, expats, elderly individuals, and leisure travelers—navigating uncertainty and displacement in a rapidly evolving security environment. During this 10-day period, On Call’s Global… Read more »