While routine safety mitigation measures should be considered and leveraged no matter where constituents are headed, destinations designated as higher-risk environments require thorough research, planning, and preparation before an organization commits to sending its travelers to such locations. There are locations – even within developed countries – that can be recognized through a travel health… Read more »
In many parts of the world, it’s officially winter – which not only means snow, ice, sleet, and cold temperatures – but also a higher risk for flight cancellations and delays. To help lessen your frustrations when the next storm hits, here are some top things to keep in mind when planning your next winter… Read more »
Travel risk management (TRM) is a comprehensive, consistent and proactive approach to protecting your people and your organization from travel risks. The broader notion of travel risk management and duty of care is not just linked to how well your organization can respond to a crisis—but rather, how well equipped it is to actually help… Read more »
Special Edition: Israel-Gaza Crisis Response On Call’s mission has always been helping travelers in their time of need, every day, and the Israel-Gaza Crisis has been no different. Read our latest global emergency assistance snapshot for an inside look at how On Call’s centralized teams of Security, Operations, and Medical experts worked together behind the… Read more »
Background In the early morning hours of February 6, 2023, a 7.8 earthquake struck south-central Turkey in Gaziantep Province. One of the strongest to hit the area in more than a century, the earthquake caused severe damage in South-Eastern Turkey and North-Western Syria and was felt as far as away as Lebanon and Egypt. Multiple… Read more »
Background On 21 February 2022, Russia officially recognized the Luhansk People’s Republic and the Donetsk People’s Republic, separatist states in Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region, as independent territories. Subsequently, Russian troops began deploying to the two separatist states. Three days later on 24 February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine along three major fronts. As a result of… Read more »
Background Mankien is a small village in South Sudan near the northern border. Far from the capital Juba, this region has little to no police or government presence and is largely controlled by local militias through whom NGO aid groups gain permission to carry out operations. Initial Assistance Request An NGO worker in Mankien received… Read more »
AMERICAS A Focus on Territorial Disputes Across the Region On December 3, a national referendum was held in Venezuela to determine whether the nation should annex Essequibo, an oil-rich region of neighboring Guyana. Although the referendum was non-binding, and the United Nations (UN) has already publicly denounced it as illegitimate, the territorial dispute between Guyana… Read more »
Whether one is traveling to visit loved ones, heading back home from school, or traveling for business, flying during the busy holiday season can add an additional layer of complexity to any journey. While we cannot control traffic, weather, or seat assignments, here are some simple (and often overlooked!) tips and tricks from On Call’s… Read more »
With the end of 2023 around the horizon, are you ready to step into 2024 with a solid strategy for managing risks and keeping travelers safe? We can help! On Call’s email newsletter keeps pulse on the ever-changing travel risk management landscape so you don’t have to. Each quarter, subscribers of our newsletter, TRM: Today, will… Read more »