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At this time last year, global travel was still severely disrupted due to the rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus, with many travelers putting their plans on hold until the vaccine became more widely available to the general public. Now, fast forward to today. Even as new variants like omicron have entered the picture, travel

After global travel was severely disrupted by the Coronavirus pandemic in 2020 and 2021, travelers are looking to 2022 as the year to create lasting memories and enjoy unforgettable experiences abroad. Although the Omicron variant caused significant travel disruptions throughout the month of December 2021, the outlook for international travel remains optimistic. There are several

Happy New Year! As we continue to launch into 2022, do you feel well-equipped to navigate our new world of travel? We can help! On Call’s quarterly newsletter keeps pulse on the complex and ever-changing world of international travel, risk management, and duty of care so you don’t have to. Each quarter, subscribers of our

AMERICAS Chile to Choose Between Polarizing Candidates in Upcoming Presidential Elections Chile is electing a new President this month. After initial elections on 21 November did not result in a single candidate receiving a majority, Jose Antonio Kast (~28%) and Gabriel Boric (~26%) will compete in a final runoff election on Sunday, 19 December. Both

As we continue to emerge from the pandemic, COVID-19 testing is still an integral part of the travel planning process, and according to On Call’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Siegart, this is not something he anticipates going away anytime soon.  “While COVID-19 regulations around the world continue to be in a constant state of flux,

As vaccine availability increases and more countries roll their welcome mats out to fully vaccinated travelers, On Call’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. William Siegart, continues to share his insights in response to your most frequently-asked questions on COVID-19 vaccines and travel. Can those who have been fully vaccinated still spread the virus while traveling? Dr.

AMERICAS US Introduces New Entry Requirements On Monday, 8 November US President Joe Biden issued a new proclamation regarding international travel which simultaneously lifted and implemented restrictions with significant implications for those hoping to travel to the US. For close to two years since early 2020 the US restricted nearly all travelers who at any

For a community of professionals who saw travel as essential to their work — missions, field visits, delegations — COVID-19 and its variants continues to cause a significant shift in the NGO sector. These pandemic-related realities have created the need to shift perspectives, strategize new ways of thinking, and have many NGOs asking some very important questions

Since COVID-19 began its spread in early 2020, study abroad and risk management administrators have been forced to navigate—and make sense of—a complicated set of (everchanging) global safety issues and requirements. And while uncertainty and complexities remain, one thing is clear: taking a proactive stance, as opposed to one that is reactive, is critical for