We’re moving further into fall with the latest trends, resources, & insights in Travel Risk Management (TRM) Today via our Fall 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 of this season (and beyond!). Our Fall 2024 Edition… Read more »
Depending on the industry and type of organization, C-Suite personnel can face unique risks, ranging from opportunistic crime to targeted threats, such as cyber-attacks or kidnap-for-ransom, especially when traveling for business. These individuals can be even more susceptible to varied security threats; and as such, proactive security measures are paramount to keeping this traveler demographic… Read more »
AMERICAS Mexico’s New President Takes Office Claudia Sheinbaum takes office as Mexico’s first female and Jewish president, following a strong electoral victory in June 2024. This election was described as the most violent election in the country’s history. Sheinbaum assumes control at a chaotic time in Mexico; political and cartel violence has increased, migration issues… Read more »
Background A traveler visiting Sierra Leone, a remote country on the southwest coast of West Africa, was driving a motorbike when he was struck by another vehicle. This accident resulted in a traumatic brain injury with an intracranial hemorrhage and clavicle fracture. The traveler was unconscious in the ICU when his wife contacted On Call… Read more »
Background A middle-aged university student studying abroad in Dili, which lies on the northern coast of Timor-Leste in Southeast Asia, sought out a local hospital after experiencing flu-like symptoms for three days. The student was admitted to a local medical facility, where she was then diagnosed with Dengue Fever. While admitted, her illness became more… Read more »
Background In Summer 2024, a student-led protest movement ousted Bangladesh’s prime minister, Sheikh Hasina. The protests resulted in several deaths across the country as well as significant travel disruptions and delays; adding to the chaos, authorities cut off mobile and Internet access for several days in a bid to control the outbreak of protests and… Read more »
According to our Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Michelle Nathan, “The higher you go, the “thinner” the air gets, and when you go too high too fast, your body cannot get the oxygen it needs.” Whether you’re traveling for business in Mexico City, taking a break from studying near Machu Picchu, or even doing some camping… Read more »
If you want to know a thing (or two!) about travel, consider talking to Kristin Toth, On Call’s Vice President of Operations. Kristin, who has worked in the emergency assistance space for over 18 years, has seen first-hand how the world of travel is evolving and changing—for the better. “Telehealth has emerged as a significant… Read more »
On Call’s dedicated and compassionate Team of Supervisors work closely with our Assistance Coordinators – right on the front lines of our Global Response Center — to fulfill our mission of helping travelers in need, every day. Whether it’s a medical emergency, extreme weather, or even a more common issue like a missed flight, On… Read more »
AMERICAS Violent Crime Rates in the Americas The Americas region has the highest rate of violent crime when compared to any other region in the world. The global average of violent crime is approximately six violent crimes committed per 100,000 people globally. In the Americas, that rate jumps to fifteen violent crimes committed per 100,000… Read more »